2007-12-10 02:46:25 · 10 answers · asked by Samael 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
As long as the school is accredited you shouldn’t have a problem. As a matter of fact, many of the schools do not differentiate if the degree was obtained online and your transcripts do not show which classes were taken online. The only thing I can say is online courses are tougher than campus courses in that you have to be organized, self-motivated and disciplined. If you do go that route....don’t cheat yourself by trying to use the textbook during quizzes and stuff....although most professors don’t give you enough time on quizzes to be able to look for the answerers.
I read some of the responses below and one thing that seems to be forgotten is that while University of Phoenix and other universities like that offer online courses/degrees....so do local schools. I am obtaining my AA degree online with a local junior college and they also offer various bachelors degrees online. Also many of our state universities offer online degrees such as the University of Florida, University of Central Florida ect. Look into your local community college/university that way if you needed to go to campus for anything, they aren’t that far away.
2007-12-10 02:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by im2spoiled4me 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the university is accredited, it is just as good as a brick-and-morter school - of course there will still be good and bad instructors. Making sure the school is accredited is the most important thing. Try http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.asp
I graduated from an online school and am happy with my degree - and it is recognized just like any other degree. I attended Rio Salado Community College Online and AIU Online and my online degree was sufficient to get me into law school.
I chose Rio Salado for the core courses because it is much more affordable than many other online programs and I was really impressed with them. They actually had science courses with labs - they mailed the lab materials to me to work with at home! Their foreign language courses included phone calls with the instructors to practice speaking and videos to watch to listen to the language. If they offered a four year degree, I would have continued with them... but they only go as far as the Associate's Degree. I highly recommend them!
AIU is alot more expensive, but I liked their program. The instructors were all knowledgeable and helpful and I got a great deal out of it.
My husband is currently going to Mountain State University Online. Tuition is more than Rio Salado, but much less than AIU. He isn't particularly impressed with the classes, though.
You can expect that the classes will take some real work. Earning a degree takes effort, but it is worth it! The flexibility of an online program is really nice for those of us who want to work and/or raise kids while also completing school.
There are lots of programs out there, so do your research to find the best one for you. Make sure it is accredited (a diploma mill that is unaccredited will not give you a real degree). Good luck!!
2007-12-10 03:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by Geni T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most online schools are for profit and highly expensive. The education you get is mediocre at best. Some are accredited and some arent. I tried UOP and all they wanted was money. They flew through the material and I didnt learn anything. I backed out just in time and went to a real university.
To be on the safe side it is best that you NEVER do an online school. Most employers will view an education from one of these schools as worthless. ITT Tech for example is about 80K for two years. Thats really expensive!
If you want to take a class online, go to your nearest University or community college and do a course through them. You will pay thousands less and get a much better education.
Sorry to dump the negativity on you but I thought I should tell you the truth. But in actuality it is your decison and I hope you choose the path that is right for you.
2007-12-10 03:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by CaliGirl 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2014-09-17 13:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 06:32:40 · answer #5 · answered by Elvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On paper, may be. In practice, all other things being equal, a candidate with a regular degree will be preferred over one with an online degree 8 or 9 times out of 10.
2007-12-10 02:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by Vic 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. If you have a degree that you got online from a traditional college, it usually doesn't say that it was online and you should be fine, but those degrees from for-profit online schools are pretty much worthless.
2007-12-10 02:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you want a degree that’s taken seriously in the workplace, you need to do two things. First, make sure you choose a school that has the proper regional accreditation. Second, if you expect the degree to earn you a promotion, make sure that you choose a program that’s appropriate for your workplace situation.
2007-12-11 06:01:46 · answer #8 · answered by Shaka Labbits 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find free information regarding online colleges at my source. They even have online college financial aid. Many students have found success there.
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2007-12-12 08:46:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an interesting question!
2016-08-26 10:51:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋