I am 26 yrs old and really want to get a college degree. I really dont even know where to start or what I want to do. I am thinking I want to study law, but I just dont know what to do. Anyone have experience with online college degrees?
2007-05-02 09:42:25 · 8 answers · asked by amy c 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Most on-line college degrees are from For Profit corporations and are not respected by many employers. If your goal is to go to law school -- you should go to as good an undergraduate college as possible. If money is an issue, the better state universities cost only half as much as the typical on-line degree.
Read the following link to find out why on-line schools are not respected.
2007-05-02 10:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You might be best off taking the degrees in small steps. So check with the local community college and see what they have online. I took well over 70% of my last AA degree online (so start with the non-online classes, if you expect to be there a full semester). The real problems with for profit colleges are 1) they are really expensive and 2) they are not supportive of instructors dumping or flunking students who really deserve it. I have several friends who teach online a several institutions and they find the for profit schools often have the best services for the students, but you pay for them and you do not get the respect as a graduate.
2016-04-01 05:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Steph I'm currently doing an Computer and Design degree with the open university. There is a good choice of courses, however it can be a bit expensive. However if you work you could always ask your employer to sponsor you or see if you qualify for financial assistance. However if you would rather go to a class than learn from home look on the websites of your local colleges and universities as most of them do evening classes or day release classes.
2007-05-02 09:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by charlie 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Online college degrees have now become the new trend for many students to gain higher qualification in order to move forward in their professional career. Online-degrees-and-scholarships.com is providing information about colleges and universities who provide online degree programs.
2016-02-09 00:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by Shallyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stef is right. If you are in the UK, actually even if you are not in the UK the Open University is fantastic. I'm on my second year now and it's addictive. There is lots of support available and the online forum can be invaluable, you never feel alone! Give it a go! I'm sure if you have the commitment you wont regret it!
2007-05-02 09:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am studying with open university at the moment studying law
2007-05-02 09:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by Perfectionist 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The open university is great! There are even some grants you might be able to get.
www.open.ac.uk
top quality courses.
2007-05-02 09:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by Stef 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why bother?-most U.K. Employers do not take the end product of 'open learning' seriously.Not saying it's right-but it's true-nevertheless!
If you really want to do it-then take a couple of years out-I'm sure there is some kind of financial support available.
2007-05-03 01:20:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋