Im a 20 year old stay at home mom who is breastfeeding and I would like to know how and where I can take online classes to get a certificate/diploma or just working on gettin some type of skill while im at home. Someone was telling me about some mailing class where u can mail your homework in or something? Any advice will help. Thanx!
2007-03-26 07:00:22 · 8 answers · asked by JJ 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
I live in the state of Maryland
2007-03-26 07:15:18 · update #1
You can do an online search. There are many colleges nowdays that offer correspondence courses. I am taking one from Western Dakota Technical Institute. I will warn you that it takes a lot of self-motivation to complete your degree online. A lot of people cannot handle it. Anyway, the way my course is set up, everything is done completely by email. I order the books off the list they send me, then all my work is provided online. Good luck!
2007-03-26 07:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by crazy horse chick 88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several online programs. Depending on what field you plan to go into, be careful to check out the school's accreditation. Ideally, the school will be accredited by one of the following:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(267)284-5025
Ms. Jean Avnet Morse, Executive Director
http://www.msche.org
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433
(781) 271-0022
Dr. Barbara Brittingham, Director
http://www.neasc.org
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 263-0456
Dr. Steven D. Crow, Executive Director
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue, NW, Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224
Dr. Sandra E. Elman, Executive Director
http://www.nwccu.org
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097
(404) 679-4512
Dr. Belle S. Wheelan
http://www.sacscoc.org
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
85 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100,
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-9001
Dr. Ralph A. Wolff, Executive Director
http://www.wascweb.org
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 506-0234
Dr. Barbara A. Beno, Executive Director
http://www.accjc.org
Also, many "brick & mortar" schools offer online classes, so check with local colleges.
2007-03-26 14:12:34 · answer #2 · answered by SusanB 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go through your local junior college for online classes because you want credits that will be recognized and comes from an accredited school at the state and national level. Some classes will require you to be present all tests and exams so until your child is of age to be in daycare you can take the bulk of your classes at home with the exception of biology since you have to do a lab segment.
Financial aid should be able to cover your tuition.
2007-03-26 20:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I got a degree using ashworth college. You can see their programs at www.ashworthcollege.com. They are affordable and the classes aren't on a set schedule so you can do them as you have time. They also have an easy payment plan for tuition and they are legitimate. I believe they also have a diploma program and work certificates available. They send you course materials, you submit your lessons on-line which are graded immediately. They even have tutors you can call for help if you need it.
2007-03-29 14:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by crys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I applaud you and your effort. Online sounds like a great option for you. Almost all universities and colleges offer online. I went to DeVry and all their courses are offered online. There are many courses that are great online, such as english and humanities, and other courses that are better in a classroom, such as math and accounting. I would advise you to be weary of "sounds too good to be true" certificates that only take a few weeks to get, or stuff like that. You know, they say you get what you pay for, and you get out of something what you put into it...... That goes for quick certificates and diplomas. I'm not saying spend your entire life online, but be careful of high expectations on something that completes in a matter of weeks. I spent four years in class and online. Nearly went crazy, but I'm glad I did it. It's not easy, that what makes it worth it.
2007-03-26 14:49:21 · answer #5 · answered by Thegustaffa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check elearners.com.
They will provide you with information.
Also, I like Penn Foster as a way to get career certificates and associates degrees.
2007-03-26 20:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm taking online classes with penn foster I am almost done with
my first semester and I love it.
2007-03-26 14:21:52 · answer #7 · answered by mncltrr 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can I ask what country you are in? If you are in the UK, I suggest the Open University.
2007-03-26 14:08:02 · answer #8 · answered by R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋