I'm currently employed full time in a job that I love. However, I am interested in looking at more options and maybe going back to school. I don't have the option of an actual university so I'm looking at community colleges in the area and online courses as well. I have two problems, are the online courses credible or just a joke, and two, I am having difficulty finding something I want to do. I'm HORRIBLE with math and numbers, so anything that has a core in that I know I'll be horrible at. I was interested in Psychology but realized that unless I get my masters it's pretty useless. HELP!
2007-09-02 09:48:11 · 13 answers · asked by sfowler0817 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It really depends on the university or community college. I finished my BA at an online university and then I applied for a Masters program at a standard grad school. I was accepted.
The institution you are looking at should be accredited. Check this website: http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.asp
There is no shame in taking online courses. Many working professionals take these classes because their work schedules don't allow for taking traditional classes. Also, there has been a recent movement among universities to incorporate these programs in order to reach out to more people.
The only online university I don't recommend is University of Phoenix. They've encountered myriad problems with the integrity of their programs. Also, I had friends attend there and they were disappointed.
My advice about online courses is that you must be committed and finish your readings/assignments. Self-discipline is essential when taking online classes.
Hope this helps!
2007-09-02 10:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2014-08-24 11:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Online Degrees Are A Joke
2017-01-18 08:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a middle ground. It's called 'independent study'. many colleges offer this. it is usally a combo of in class and on your own study. it is not usually on the internet. i got both my BS in Counseling at Empire State University (SUNY) and a Masters in Psych/counseling at Regis University in Denver. These are both excellent schools.
i am currently working on a PhD in Apologetics on line. It is not easy. There are tests and very large papers. My school is accredited by 2 other non-governmental accreditating agencies. Generally, you need to pick a gov't accredited school for a general degree. But for the degree i am getting, it is so focused and only on Christianity that it will never be ok'd by the government.
Good Luck!!
2007-09-02 11:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Koneko 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If taken from a regionally accredited university, they are the equivalent to those that require sitting in a classroom environment. The harder part being that if you have a question, it can take a day or two(or a week) to get an answer.
Just remember that the harder the class, the harder it will be to learn on your own.
And don't fall for those phony internet schools you see on every web page.
2007-09-02 10:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by RJ 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't like referring to anyone's business as a joke, but in terms of the respect that the degree would command, most online degrees are not terribly useful. However, if you can find a respected university which offers an online degree, rather than a commercial enterprise which does so, and if the degree offered is the same as that they give to students on campus, it may be a better option.
2007-09-02 10:23:47 · answer #6 · answered by neniaf 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ask your employer what they think of on line courses. Most companies don't give to much credit for on line college courses.My brother works for a big ad company. He said they don't even consider on line courses when looking at resumes.
2007-09-02 10:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am taking online classes and on campus also. I found the online classes way harder because you have to be very focus and study harder. I do not want a degree from an online college...I'd rather just take some classes.
2007-09-02 10:23:28 · answer #8 · answered by BellA 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-17 22:26:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 22:13:10 · answer #10 · answered by Elvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋