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Q: Anyone recieved a degree from a online college?
I am currently attending an online college and a friend of mine told me that a lot of businesses will not accept online degrees, that they aren't accredited. I was wondering if anyone has received a degree from an online college and had no problems getting a job. I am going for my degree in medical administration. Any help here would be appreciated. I am attending online because I am a stay at home mother. I prefer not to say the name of the college. They do participate in Financial Aid and Sallie Mae loans.

A: My wife got a master's in math education from Walden University. They are accredited and her school district accepted the degree. You never said what online college you are attending so I don't know for sure if they are accredited. Giz EDIT: It would be very difficult to get a federal loan for a non-accredited school! Your friend may be thinking of those e-mails we all get from diploma mills, where you pay for a fake degree. Good luck with your schooling!

Q: is it really possible to earn a college degree online and its actually worth somthing?
is there anyone out there that actually has received a online degree and could tell me how that whole thing goes? was it easier than going on campus?

A: 70% of all 2-year and 4-year colleges in the US now teach online. Online/Distance education is not a new concept anymore - it's normal. Some of the finest colleges in the world are teaching online: Oxford, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, UC-Berkeley, UCLA, and 1000's more. It's just not new and mysterious any longer. Some really bad colleges teach online too; and everything in between. Whether it's worth the time and effort depends entirely on what school we're talking about and not whether it's online or classroom. Is it easier? Nope - not usually. It's actually often much harder and most people aren't able to complete their whole degree this way - most people need to be in the classroom for some of their classes or they just won't get it. But, some people can do it this way just fine. It requires that you have a commitment and motivation. While the classroom folks know they have to be in class on Tuesday and Thursday at 2PM, the online folks don't have to be in class at a certain time but they still have to get the work done. Nobody will remind you every other day to read the book or that your paper is due in x-days. You have to motivate yourself. If you have questions then you have to get them answered electronically - usually email. The only true advantage to an online course is the flexibility of time and location. You can watch the lecture video at 3AM from anywhere in the world. Otherwise, the history of Rome is the same whether you learn it in a classroom full of other napping students that haven't read the book, gazing off into space as Joe the teaching assistant rambles endlessly on... or at home after having read the chapters and/or watched the lecture video so that you can intelligently discuss them with your classmates in the discussion forum. Remember though, it's all about the quality of the school. An online course from Harvard, Berkeley, or Oxford isn't the same as one from Penn-Foster, UoP, or AIU (just some examples).

Q: Did you get a college degree online?
I am 20 and I have a good full time job and I would like to keep it given the status of the economy. I would also like to get a few college credits online. I Can't work full time and go to school. Have you taken any online college classes? how did you like them? would you recommend them?

A: You should check out the local colleges to see if they offer online degrees. I got my master's degree entirely online from Indiana University. A friend of mine got her degree through Walden University online.

Q: getting a college degree online?
What are some name of colleges that offer online college degree programs? Are there any colleges that offer online degrees outside of university of phoenix?

A: The names of some colleges that offer degrees online, here are a few for starters: * Harvard University (though I understand they've recently implemented a residency requirement) * University of Massachusets (about any campus) * University of California (Dominguez and Chico come to mind) * University of Florida * Florida State University * Jacksonville State University * Webster University * East Carolina University * SUNY * Kansas State * Montana State * Northern Arizona U. * West Virginia * Southern New Hampshire U. * University of Texas * Indiana Wesleyan * Liberty U. * Mississippi State * NYIT * Univ of Maryland * Univ of South Dakota ...... it can go on and on, there are 100s... Here's the deal. Not too long ago online college was "bad" and everyone thought it was a scam. Then some major colleges did research and found out that it works better than in the classroom college in many cases. So, just about every college in the US now offers at least some classes online. More than a few colleges offer complete degrees online and even more offer a hybrid of online and classroom. Pick your favorite university and search their web for keywords like "Distance Learning" "Online" or "Extension" and you will likely find some program that they offer you from the convenience of your home (and for a price). Those proprietary colleges you see advertised on TV aren't your only options. Look around - online education is the way higher education is going to be delivered, it's not new anymore and colleges are embracing the technology (finally!).

Q: What's your opinion on obtaining your college degree online?
Have you done it? What degree did you pursue? What college do you recommend?

A: Seeing that everyone has been a little negative towards earning an education online, I want to add a bit of positive sight for distance learning. I am currently halfway done with a Masters degree in Counseling from Capella University. It's actually been a great experience to be able to learn and go to "school" at home, work, library, etc. I can tell you now that I have a four year bach. degree from a public accredited university and I have never experienced teachers that cared and was personable until I attended Capella Univ. I am in my fourth quarter there and my hubby is starting there as a IT major next quarter so he is excited. Alot of people I know personally, co-workers, and colleagues, have gotten degrees from Argosy and Univ. of Phoenix and have gotten great jobs ranging in corporate, to teaching. I have two friends now at Capella and we love it, so that's my experience and going to a brick and mortar university may not be right for you and distance learning is certainly not for everyone. It takes great discipline and motivation, you have to stay on top of things. I recommend Capella simply because it has great teachers, administration is good at solving problems, and their reputation is really good. If you have questions, I'm at msjaybutler@yahoo.com....

Q: how does getting a degree online compare to getting a traditional college degree in the workplace?
I would like to further my education in the medical field but, have no time to go to a traditional college. I was thinking about getting my degree for lpn online but, am concerned that it might be a waste of time when it comes to actually getting hired.

A: I don't think you can get an LPN online. You can get Associate in Nursing from Excelsior College and take the state boards for RN. It is easier to pass the clinical if you can become an LPN first. http://www.excelsior.edu

Q: I'm interested in obtaining a college degree online. How can I determine the best one for me?
I am 57 years old and I definitely want a college or university with acceptably accredited and one that is accepted by most employers

A: I took some classes at Devry online. They actually have physical campuses, which makes me think they would be more readily accepted by potential employers. But, I don't know. I didn't finish my degree. It got pretty pricey, though. I was able to get student loans easily to pay for it, but I didn't finish my degree and still have to pay those loans back. Good luck.

Q: Does anyone know if you can realy get a college degree online ?
I was wondering if anyone goes to online school and uf anyone has ever graduated from online school and actualy got a degree and found a job.

A: I graduated from an online school and am happy with my degree - and it is recognized just like any other degree. I attended both Rio Salado Community College Online and AIU Online and my online degree was sufficient to get me into law school!! If the university is accredited, it is just as good as a brick-and-morter school. Making sure the school is accredited is the most important thing. Try http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.asp 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!! http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Q: Has anyone taken classes or got a degree with an online college?
How would a degree from online college compare with one from a University? Pro and cons? Anyone got a degree from the university of phoenix onlien college Thanks

A: It is indeed all about the reputation of the college in question and not about the delivery method. Employers respect certain schools and don't respect others. Those "as seen on TV" online programs tend to be at the bottom. Probably because the good programs at the top don't need to advertise on TV. UoP is very poorly regarded in most circles - there are better options. Almost every college in the US is teaching online now. It's just the way education is going. Harvard, UC Berkeley, Oxford, UFlorida, UTexas, UMass, and probably U of Yourstate all teach online - many offer complete degrees online. Note: While Excelsior College (Albany NY) is a member of the University of the State of NY and is a well known provider of distance education; they are not a 'brick and mortar' in that they don't teach on their campus. It is only a recent addition that Excelsior offers classes at all. In the recent past, Excelsior (along with Thomas Edison State and Charter Oak State) was an assessment college. They existed to evaluate learning conducted at other schools (or by examination) for the purpose of degree completion. This is why you see so many military people with Excelsior degrees - military people move too often to complete the residency requirement at most schools and Excelsior (and the other two) has no residency requirement. (Excelsior College alumnus - twice) Prof Ranto: read over that UoPSucks webpage and see if you really want to be citing it. I find that it is sensationalist and fraught with logical fallacy and statistical inaccuracy. They are clearly biased against UoP and are grasping at every negative they can. It's just not a very good example of reporting integrity or good research. We can't very well tell people that UoP displays no academic rigor if we refer them to this for an example. For example; examine the UoP Grads Earn Less article and see if you'd let a student turn in those conclusions with the stats presented. There's a clear inference but nothing to support the conclusions. The UoP grads sample has 12K examples against a median US sample of almost 300K examples. Of course the 300K examples will have a wider range, that would be expected. There's no margin of error offered or standard deviation calculated. Does this article present enough information to determine statistical significance? I think not. If the stats can show this article to be true - why are they not presenting them to us? I'm not defending or favoring UoP (I also regard them pretty low), I'm just wanting to see facts and not sensationalism. I don't think we're seeing the complete facts in all of these reports.

Q: When a recruiter sees someone earned a college degree online on a resume do they take it seriously?
or do they push the resume aside and look for someone that attended classes at an actual college? even if you chose not to list online on the resume or mention it..recruiters can find out. nowadays they are very strict on who they hire

A: The first thing that any recruiter considers is the length of the CV or resume- if it is several pages long it is usually binned! If it is badly written with spelling errors it is usually binned ! So, first rule- keep it short, if you've just graduated it should be no more than one page, well written, clear, lucid to the point and it should represent an accurate picture of your abilities, awards, special achievements, degrees and a few words on interests. If your resume meets those criteria then the recruiter will consider issues pertaining to how you got your qualification. As for taking it seriously they will be more interested by the College or university that you attended. In Britain, educational standards have fallen so badly that the universities are being warned to accept candidates with lessor qualifications in some cases qualifications are being ignored in favour of experience. The situation is so serious that several thousand graduates are now sueing the government for what they consider to be worthless pieces of paper. My grand- son obtained a 2;:2 in geography from a university in South Wales, but he was never required to take any examination ! Ask him to add three eights to one sixteenth in his head and he will be totally floored ! Ironically he works for a bank!! Yet in 1958 with four A levels I could not get a university place- there was no alternative other than to start work with a company that allowed younger staff to pursue further training at college ie one day off a week and two nights attendance at night school. For five years I worked my way through the National Certificates and the first year of a professional qualification in chemistry Grad, Royal Inst. of Chemistry. Then it was another two years in which we studied for our final exams. Within that time you also had to comply with their regulations in that you were required to possess two other A levels in maths and physics plus one other A level in a non scientific subject, I decided to study British Constitution. Eventually armed with a Grad RIC I was ready to register fas an external PH.D candidate under the rules of the Univ of London. I'd like to think that employers and recruiters would pay more attention to how you got your degree but their number one pre-occupation has to be- what has this candidate achieved in his/her life! Have they invented /patented anything, have they cut their employer's costs, have they improved efficiency or safety? Have they collaborated successfully on any joint ventures with foreign companies? Have they improved their employer's productivity? You have to sell your achievements ! hopefully that will get you an interview then it's up to you but don't overdo it and don't lie .Be frank, answer their question, not what you thought they asked, be polite and never look them in the eye- that comes later!! and try and be confident, keeping your hands under control. Try and exude quiet confidence and Good Luck! John Tipple

Q: What colleges offer ONLINE Degree in journalism... Please let me know or give me a link to a college. thanks?
My Fiance is looking to get n Online Degree in Journalism... What colleges offer the WHOLE degree ONLINE and Do they accept FAFSA or Student Loans?

A: East Carolina State University http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cfac/comm/de/index.cfm close to journalism - comms with a concentration in PR Saint Mary of the Woods http://www.smwc.edu/cgi-bin/site.pl?3208&menuID=519&dwContent_contentID=484 They both do federal financial aid.

Q: has anyone completed an online college degree? If so, did employeers treat that as the same as regular degree?
Would anyone recommend it? What type of degree did you get if so?

A: I earned degrees in Business Administration and Social Sciences. All of my classes were online (except for Algebra, which I could have taken online, but decided to take the traditional way). My degrees have been accepted and treated as "regular" degrees because they are just that...regular degrees. When choosing a school, you need to make sure they are accredited, otherwise you don't really know what you're getting yourself into. I would recommend it, but it ended up being the only way I could "do" college. Working fulltime and raising two kids, I didn't have a lot of time to spend driving back and forth to classes and hiring a baby sitter. I studied during my lunch hour, and for a few hours after my kids went to bed. It made for very long days, but I was determined and willing to make that sacrifice. To me, it was worth every minute.

Q: Online college degrees...... Okay i get a bunch of u o p and other miscellaneous online degree popups its a jk
i mean these online schools look completely fake. Im an undergrad at a state school and the way these schools sound is just way too good to b true. Why would u think u can get the same degree with half the time effort, and $. They have online JD degrees u don't even need a bachelors or the lsat to get in!!! Are these schools degrees even valid newhere?

A: Some employers don't want an employee that has an online degree. Yes, they do sound good to be true. But if you want to take some classes with those online universities and just want to learn more, go for it. Well, some smaller companies probably won't mind an online degree. Some universities have online courses you could take to get a degree, like Harvard I found out recently.

Q: The online college degree 2 year is it any good?
Can you really get a job by earning a degree online

A: Any legitimate 2 year degree program will most likely be for an associates degree which require roughly half the credits required for a bachelors degree (hence it takes roughly half the time). As long as the school is regionally accredited the degree should be recognized by any potential employers and institutions you might choose to attend later on to further your education. The nice thing about an associate degree is that most colleges recognize those credits towards a bachelors degree if you choose to stay on or complete your education at a later date. This site has some great information on regionally accredited online associate degree programs and some schools for you to check out: http://www.ecollegefinder.org/online-associate-degree-programs.aspx I'd recommend contacting a number of schools to find the best fit for you. Good Luck!

Q: I am searcching for additional financial aid for an online college degree any ideas for a 42 year old student?
I am currently enrolled in my second year taking online classes. I am currently receiving a pell grant but it only pays for half of the cost. I am attending full time. Can any one assit me. The college is in Michigan and I live in Oklahoma.

A: Pell Grant is about the best you can do, I believe. I thought that a Pell was only good for the 1st two years. Looks as if you may have to apply for gov loans to finish. Above all make sure this college degree is from an accredited institution.