I'm currently a student at the University of Phoenix. I live in Canada, and am planning to get a master's degree in a Canadian university. Will it be recognized or am I just wasting my time?
2007-05-22 02:30:47 · 2 answers · asked by Uniquedude 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The U of P is not a well respected school. Your degree from there, although it may be "accredited" is regarded as of very low quality.
You could validate yourself by going to a respected bricks and mortar college for your MA or MS. If you graduated at the Masters level from a well respected state or private college, then it would go a long way toward removing any stigma that your U of P degree gives you. Continuing on at U of P would just verify everyone's opinion that you couldn't really "make it" in the real academic world and/or that you aren't dedicated to your field, but are just trying to pick up some cheap credentials...
I thinkyou might be accepted at many MS or MA programs, but they will probably be watching carefully to see whether you really have the chops or not. They won't cut you any slack, that's for sure.
2007-05-22 05:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be recognized, though I've heard of certain employers (Intel for example) no longer covering tuition for their employees to obtain degrees from there. That doesn't mean you won't be hired, though.
2007-05-22 02:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋