well has anyone tried online degress or have any information about it i jus wanted to know if its worth !
The best way to validate any online degree is to make sure the institution is accredited through the U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ If the institution is not accredited the degree may not be worth the paper it is printed on.
KLB's correct. I just did a whole boatload of research on this very topic. You have to make sure any internet school is accredited through the proper governing boards; otherwise, your degree is essentially a piece of paper that means nothing. As far as an online education, there's really no difference between studying online or studying in a classroom. The internet is a lot more convenient, as well.
I have taken many online classes. Most of mine were medical related, but my wife has a BA in Bus admin that she took completely through online classes. As long as you are self disciplined, they are a great way to get an education. Especially if you work, and don't have time to go to campus based classes.
I think I agree, if not accredited, you might as well just print your own and frame it and save $200.
Absolutely make sure it is accredited. Its unbelievable how many "Online Colleges" there are out there with no accredtation. They might as well be scams.
I have a 2nd BS I got through aiuonline. I got it because I thought I needed it. Having done both in class and online I have to say this. If you're young, the college experience is something you might want to experience. But if you're doing it because you're alreayd working and want a raise, go with online hands down. It's a lot easier, more convenient, and unless you're competing against ivey league graduates for the promotion, it won't make a difference.
I agree with the rest...there are MANY Online colleges which doesn't even exist! So many sure you do some research b4 sending any money to them. Check the accreditation, get some testimonials and reviews. nowadays all the big colleges have online degree...even if they don't advertise it well...you can email them and request more info.
I used to work for a private education corporation who really put marketing focus on online education. One groups of schools that they run are the Art Institutes of ... Even working there I was confused as to how anyone could get an online degree in fine arts/painting or graphic arts. Doesn't seem to make sense. I have to say that even an accredited institution won't guarantee that you will be taken seriously in the job world. Another thing with accredidation: If the place has a .edu domain then that is a sure sign of accredidation (non accredited places cannot be granted a .edu domain)
That's not true. If I remember correctly from my research, anyone can purchase a .edu domain, EVEN fake schools. Just because an online college ends in .edu does not mean they are accredited. You have to check with your proper regional accrediting agency to make sure it's legitimate.
DeniseJ, When registering domain names we he had to select from a drop down an accred agency we were tied to. I know this from my experience in registering school domain names. Maybe your research proves otherwise. If so then I am going to register tonyrocks.edu soon hehe
I question the value of college degrees, either virtual or bricks and mortar. I wasted 4 years of my life earning a degree, and the only place it took me was the wrong end of my overdraft and some really bad pubs. Still, I'm almost outlandishly lazy, so that may have some impact on my post-grad employment success
I know all about luck. After far too many years in soul-destroying jobs promising nothing but mindless drudgery and disappointment I now work from home - on my own terms - earning more than enough to live comfortably and loving my job more than I ever thought possible I don't regret my time at university as I met some great people, had some great experiences and, most importantly, became that little bit more intelligent. But I wouldn't go back for all the tea in China. If anyone wants to take my keyboard they can pry it from my cold, dead hands.
I would quibble on one item - the day to day discussion is missing. I took part in a diploma program in malting and brewing from Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh. Exorbitant, in my book, in terms of the cost-benefit ratio. I vowed to never do an online course again. The lag between meeting with professors and fellow students and getting feedback is simply too long, and you miss the nuances that can only be imparted with in-person contact. If you are not an auto-didact (in some ways, I am - I enjoy self-directed study), the problem is only compounded.
There's always Boddie's at the end of a long day. Personally, as I left home and formal education at 15, when I returned to school I did so with a vengeance. Ended up as an honors grad and PhD student at Berkeley; and much of it was due to the selfless, underpaid oddities called "Professors" who gave of themselves so freely. They are gold on earth, in my opinion. College was a gift, and I will always be grateful.