Has anyone graduated from Penn Foster? And, if so, has that diploma done you any good?

Question

I am looking at enrolling with Penn Foster, after going over many other distance-learning schools. I know to look at accreditation, both regionally & nationally, which PF does qualify for. I have read over several pages of complaints filed on many schools, and PF has quite a few less than other schools, but that doesn't do enough to completely alleviate my worries. I have looked thru the yahoo group-page for the school, but that is not much help, as it's mostly a chat-page for students. Here at Yahoo Answers, I've read just about every entry, and still I have uncertainty.
I am looking at enrolling for the Associate's for Criminal Justice. I want to talk to anyone who might be in this program, or has graduated. I want to know if the degree carries any weight, especially when using it to step up to forensic sciences. Any help/advice would be appreciated.

Answer 1

If you want to get into forensic sciences, skip the online learning route. Most forensic scientists in America were trained as molecular biologists and biochemists (the skills used in forensic analysis).

My recommendation would be to get into a molecular biology program.

Oklahoma State University offers some excellent programs in forensic sciences but all require an undergraduate degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or biophysics

Answer 2

i am currently attending Penn Foster Online and I am taking Business Management. They are an accredited school. I think it depends on the person how they want to go after the field they are interested in. Yes a Degree matters a whole lot, I can not advance in my job and every major company i have talked to accept online Degrees. i have not had any trouble with Penn Foster student Services answer any question that i have and are always there to help me when i need them or stuck on a problem. Thanks! Good luck in your search and hope you take the time to read all the website information at pennfosteronline.com to learn more about the school.