Credible when it comes to an actual career with the degree that was earned thru the online university ? My degree that I would earn at first would be Bachelor's in Computer Science. Are online degree's frownded upon in the professional community? I need some tried and truthful answers. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
2007-01-20 08:13:04 · 12 answers · asked by notyavgkat2002 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Because many longstanding, regionally accredited, and completely reputable state universities now offer courses and even degrees online, you can now pursue almost any area of study through distance education.
The links below are the absolute best you will find. They contain more links to many well-respected state university distance education programs.
What distinguishes these sorts of programs is that the courses are generally transferable between regionally accredited institutions. Sometimes, the degrees offered are identical to those earned on campus.
I would advise you to start by looking at the state university system in the state in which you live, and check to see if they offer the programs and courses in which you are interested. If not, check some other state universities. (Pennsylvania has a great system, for instance.)
Avoid the "online universities" (for-profit businesses, like U Phoenix, Capella, AIU, etc.) at all costs. These businesses do not deliver on their promises.
Note: In institutions of higher education, regional accreditation is better than national accreditation. This sounds odd, but I assure you that it is the case. The regional accreditors are:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NCCU)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
If a program is not accredited by one of these associations, it is best to stay away.
Also, accreditation in one region is respected in all others. So a degree from an NCCU-accredited institution will be regarded as valid in all areas outside of the Northwest.
Best wishes to you, and good for you for asking the question before wasting your money!
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2014-08-24 11:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An online program at a real university may have some credibility.
But many employers will not take a degree from an online college very seriously. Schools like the University of Phoenix are For Profit corporations and accept nearly all applicants. The U of P was recently fined $9.8MM for shady employment practices and is currently under investigation for padding their placement statistics.
Avoid them like the plague.
2007-01-20 08:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So you're saying that if I take online classes from an actual university, those don't count? You do the same amount, if not more work with online classes because you have to have so many posts per day or whatever. As long as your school is accredited, you shouldn't have any problems, my mom did online classes for a while and her work, a major insurance company in Dallas, Tx, paid her tuition for her and acknowledged her hours.
2016-03-15 22:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work at a large online university (I shall not mention which one).
I was told by people who graduated and other companies that it was a paper mill and the degrees weren't worth the paper they were printed on. Also, they're laughed at.
I guess what I'm saying is at least some of them are. Go through a major university that also offers ground campuses so the degree doesn't say online. Also, make sure you don't mention online on your resume or any job applications you fill out. :)
2007-01-20 08:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi guys,
Some of them are, some of them are not. It really depends on what college you are talking about. There are some pure for profit ones that I wouldn't recommend. Other than that there are actually quite some reputable online schools. Just make sure to do lots of research before applying anywhere.
Here's a site to find some good places: http://onlineuniversityfinder.com/
Hope this helps,
Lucy :)
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