If I thought about taking courses at an online university. I read the fine print which said it is accredited in a list of states, but mine is not listed. They even have a campus in my state. If I take courses, will my degree be worthless because the school is not accredited in my state? Will employers laugh? What do you think?
2007-06-20 15:20:07 · 4 answers · asked by reallocojava 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
There are 6 regional accrediting agencies in the U.S. If your school is accredited by on one of them, your credits are recognized by any school accredited by any of the agencies.
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
If the the school in question does not list one of these agencies, then any credits you earn may be worthless.
If you are considering online education, you should visit the Distance Learning College Guide:
http://www.distance-learning-college-guide.com/index.html
2007-06-20 15:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by greymatter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some good accredited universities teach a few courses online, but you should definitely stay away from any school that is mainly an online school.
No, they are not respected.
Yes, they will be mocked by some employers and if you want to go a graduate school or advanced program later.
Go to a real bricks and mortar school. Its better and usually cheaper!
Good luck!
2007-06-20 17:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That is a HUGE red flag. Yeah, employers will laugh, and if you need certification, the state licensing board will not allow you to use that credit towards requirements to sit for the exam.
(Example... let's say you are looking at a certain Well-Known Online Corporation Accounting program that is not accredited by the AACSB, and as such, many states will not consider these hours towards the requirements for sitting for the CPA exam. Really expensive lesson to learn. SwimBike - There is a movement in state licensing boards to cut back on the number of hours taken online that can be applied towards hour requirements for sitting for a number of exams, including the CPA. Definately the case in my state - where the state is moving to require AACSB accredidation for sitting for the CPA. All of the state schools with accounting programs have this accredidation, and at least one offers online classes. Really... I do know what I'm talking about here!)
Don't even think about taking this class. There are plenty of online courses that are offered by state schools. Taking one of these not only will clear up the accredidation issue, but can be MUCH cheaper over private corporations. You can save tens of thousands of dollars over the course of a degree, and will have less explaining to do to employers.
2007-06-20 15:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Patti C 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The name of the school would be helpful.
Regional accreditation applies to a school, not specific locations of that school so that is odd.
And to correct Patti C., to sit for the CPA exam, you need a regionally accredited degree, regardless of the format (online or onground). AACSB is not required, and if I remember correctly, less than 10% of schools currently have it. (Will cite source)
2007-06-20 18:41:33 · answer #4 · answered by swimbikeron 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋