I am thinking about taking this program online that will provide me with a bachelor of science degree when completed.
2007-01-26 09:11:50 · 3 answers · asked by believe in yourself & the world believes with you 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Most employers do not give much credence to degrees from "online universities" like University of Phoenix / Axia, AIU, Capella, etc.
However, many longstanding, regionally accredited, and completely reputable state universities now offer courses and even degrees online. This is called "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.)
Just avoid the "online universities." These businesses do not deliver on their promises. Phoenix has been sued for deceptive business practices, AIU has lost its accreditation, etc. If you do a search on this Answers site, you will find many people complaining that their U of Phoenix degrees are not being taken seriously by employers.
I can personally assure you that these degrees are laughed at in academia.
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.
Best wishes to you, and good for you for asking the question before wasting your money!
2007-01-26 09:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not only does my Fortune 200 employer accept the on-line degree, they paid for it!
Check out Baker College out of Michigan.
www.baker.edu
Affordable at about $180 per credit hour. 4 semesters per year, 2 six week sessions per semester.
I earned my degree from Baker College. My degree and transcript looks the same as the folks that attend the traditional classroom format.
If you are concerned, many traditional brick and mortar colleges offer 100% on-line degrees.
2007-01-30 06:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by Julie T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should locate many nursing courses which grant most of the classes on line, yet in many cases those are the purposes and customary ed classes. The nursing classes require time on-campus for skills labs, practicums, and studies in hospitals for the clinicals. you received't locate a software for initial licensure it is thoroughly on line except for clinicals because of those skills labs and practicums. in case you get an pals degree in Nursing, you could many times locate BSN of entirety courses that are thoroughly on line except perchance for some medical criteria which they help you set up the position you stay.
2016-10-16 03:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋