I mean I dont want to put all my hard earned money into this online thing and then find out it goes under years from now. Can the online classes transfer anywhere else or not? What should I get my bachelors degree in may I ask, I already have 2 two year degrees. Associates of Applied Science and Associates of Arts degree. I am an X-ray and Cat Scan tech and I want out of this field and want to be in the business world! I hate math and am no good at math if that helps!
2007-06-24 04:03:38 · 6 answers · asked by jenniferjohnston07 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The so called University of Phoenix is a phony. It not even accredited by most states in the USA. Phoenix so called degrees are not recognized in Europe.
2007-06-24 04:20:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
THe U of P is 'real" - it has real computers, real on-line Instructors and is accredited by the major national accreditation group.
That isnt the same thing as to say that it is "good" or that you should enroll with them,
U of Phoenix is a "for-profit" school. That means that as far as they are concerned, profits come first and students come second. Their programs are not respected and people with U of P degrees are routinely looked down on both because the degree is not based on rigourous courses, and also because most evaluators see U of P students as people who are trying to shortcut or get around the system.
If you check the archives at Yahoo you will see MANY previous answers where people have claimed that a job applicant with a U of P degree will go straight to the bottom of the pile.
There was an article in the New York TImes for Sunday Feb 11, 2007 that explained many of the reasons why U of P does not get the respect of other schools. Check it out, you'll be glad you did!
2007-06-24 11:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The college is real. But I suggest you go to a different college. University of Phoenix is VERY expensive. You have so many other options. Just because tens of thousands of people choose University of Phoenix, doesn't mean that it is right for you.
Most likely, there are 4-year colleges in your state that offer degrees online for a much, MUCH lower price.
If you're still not convinced, most people actually hate the experience they have at the online university. Check ratemyprofessors.com and see how many teachers are given bad ratings.
2007-06-24 13:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by puercoesbueno 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a good college. It is kind of expensive. Yes they transfer credits in and out. Shop around. Look up online colleges.
2007-06-24 11:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by csi7472 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is real...Real expensive. My daughter likes it though. She has a masters in education from there and is working on a second masters in Administration.
2007-06-24 11:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by easyericlife 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
UoP is not a joke, it's real.
http://www.tesc.edu is much cheaper.
2007-06-24 11:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by NYC-BIGCAT 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋