Can i actually get a bachelors degree at a completly online college?
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You can, but you shouldn't.
Degrees from completely online colleges are not at all taken seriously within academia, and are not yet taken seriously in much of the employment sector.
If your situation absolutely requires you to pursue higher education from home, look into "distance education" programs at real "brick-and-mortar" universities. More and more state university systems, for example, are providing distance education opportunities.
And when you finish, your degree will be from a fully accredited, reputable institution.
yes, as long as it is accredited
probably not
Yes, try University of Phoenix
You probably can. It depends on the kind of bachelor, though. I, for example, am in an online Masters program in nursing. The course work is online, and the college is in another town, about 4 hours away. However, because it's in the Nursing field I have to do my clinicals in the town I live in.
yes... of course
If they are accredited by a national program they are typically honored like any degree. But they doon't hold as much weight on a job application.. can you imagine what any potential employer would say to a person that got a degree from the University of Phoenix ( a popular web only school) but has given a full time residence and references from a state 1000 miles away.. can you give an honest answer for the impossible commute? if they check up on your application and make a simple phone call.. you are sunk..
Look for the ones that do testing through webconferencing only .. I would think they would be acceptable for an employer if the situation was explained to them.. Just my thought. But why not do the local community college associates or certificate program and then move up to a 4 year school..?
While you can, you may want to consider an online degree from an established campus school. Several now offer online programs in various studies, including South University, Boston University, Argosy University and the Art Institutes. You can also go the route of a blended program whereby you take some classes online and some on campus. Despite what some posters have said, recent studies show a growing validity to an online education in the workforce.
I feel compelled to help you.
You can earn your degree completely online at DeVry University. DeVry is NOT an online school. They are campus and center based with over 75 locations but because people lead hectic lives they make many of their programs available online.
www.devry.edu
They are Regionally Accredited by the NCA!
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