i need to get a bachelor's degree, and i work about 50 hours a week. online courses are the only way i can think of to get a degree. i did a few courses about 6 years ago an the local community college, but im not really expecting any of the credits to transfer. any good tips?
2007-08-14 08:12:50 · 4 answers · asked by swatthefly 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
i hate to sound like i want the easy way out, but i kinda do... is there any way to get a 4 year degree in less than 4 years? like 1-2 years?
2007-08-14 08:51:46 · update #1
Congrats on continuing your education.
Coach T has a great answer just adding a few notes.
1. Look into the part about looking at CLEP or other exams to "test out" of certain courses. This will be one of the few ways you can speed up your degree.
2. You likely can transfer your community college credits to fulfill at least some gen ed requirements.
3. Avoid moronic answers that recommend academic fraud.
4. Make sure any online school you enroll in is regionally accredited (the highest for a US institution) and you should be set.
2007-08-15 12:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by swimbikeron 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
RE:
whats the quickest, cheapest way to get a degree online?
i need to get a bachelor's degree, and i work about 50 hours a week. online courses are the only way i can think of to get a degree. i did a few courses about 6 years ago an the local community college, but im not really expecting any of the credits to transfer. any good tips?
2015-07-31 00:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An online degree is an academic degree (generally a college/university degree, offering range of professional degrees, Certificates, diplomas) that can be earned mainly through the use of Internet, instead of attending university in traditional campus scenery. There are numbers of online universities such as
Brooklyn Central University
Stanwood University
California Coastal University
Saint Xaviers University
Robert Moris University
all above mentioned universities providing online degree education programs. hope that's the answer :)
2014-05-19 19:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other posts are correct about picking a good school with a solid reputation. Let me add though, there is no easy way to get a reputable degree. If it's quick and easy then everyone else (HR people, bosses, etc...) know it's quick and easy too.
My suggestion is to drop that idea from your mind and accept that a quality education takes the time and effort it takes and that is all that makes it valuable.
Take one or two classes at a time and eventually you'll accumulate the hours required for the degree. If you don't get started now, it'll just take longer to get done.
ps: if you have the testing and self study skills, you can use CLEP/DANTES/ECE exams to test out of a portion of the degree program.
2007-08-14 09:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by CoachT 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The cheapest way is probably through the distance learning program at one of your home state's public universities. Most have bachelor's degree programs in many popular majors, although not all the ones you could do on campus (programs which require extensive lab work are hard to do online). This will also be more reputable than Kaplan or DeVry or Phoenix. The quickest way is probably through one of the private, for-profit schools, since they aren't too worried about upholding high standards.
2007-08-14 08:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas M 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You have to be careful when choosing an online program, as many are just out to make a quick buck and are not recognized by colleges/universities.
I would recommend checking out Athabasca University. It's well known and I know that the courses transfer over to (for the lack of a better term) real universities.
http://www.athabascau.ca/
2007-08-14 08:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by Dan R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use an accredited school, and the best bet would be a state school/university in your state. Good cost, responsive to state citizens, and geared to people like you. Plan on taking a long time since you only want to take 9-12 hours a semester if you are working that much. That is, if you want to graduate.
2007-08-14 08:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by Will B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not just lie about having a degree?
Online Universities are For Profit corporations -- so they are not cheap. Even worse -- people do not respect those degrees, so you are paying for something that is worthless.
If you want an education -- go to a real school. Most public universities are reasonably priced.
2007-08-14 09:26:04 · answer #8 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
955
2016-12-01 07:24:36 · answer #9 · answered by Elvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to community college. There is no easy way out. You will save money too.Or join evening college.
2007-08-14 09:33:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋