How do you feel about an online degree?
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I say go for it! Online or classroom setting, who cares. You will have your degree. Do it the way that fits your schedule. I have been in school for over 2 years (non-traditional student might I add...28 years old), and this is my 1st semester taking online courses b.c of my newborn. Well, I am loving it. It's convienent and I can do it in the comfort of my home. Only thing is, as you said, it takes discipline, which I am sure you have. Good luck!
Pretty dam good. On-line classes are harder than getting to sit in a classroom or lab. Just ask anyone who has taken classes on-line before.
I haven't taken any online classes yet, but I have been thinking about it. For me, I think it's the only way I could get a degree. I can't get away from job and home long enough to attend classes in person.
The Government, bless it, counts all degrees -- Harvard, Yale, Phoenix -- alike.
It turns out that half of Bush's appointees have degree-mill degrees, or worse. You don't want to spill water on their diplomas because the ink would run.
Go for it, if you haven't the time for a real one.
On the other hand you could do what I did: take a few years off, go to Europe and study in Belgium or France or Spain on the cheap and get a real degree. You'll have fun doing it.
I did it when I lost my job and was at loose ends. Got my wife to support me.
Your answer is in your question. An on-line degree is useless if an employer won't accept it.
I understand from others that thus far the University of Phoenix is the only on-line institution that is accepted by employers.
Check it out before you pay for a worthless piece of paper.
I am currently enrolled in a PhD program at Walden University, which specializes in distance education and has been doing so for more than 20 years. They are a very well known and accredited university. They have a variety of majors and many of the graduates of the university work for the government in Washington, DC. It is geared for the working professional. It is really a great place. Very supportive.
If you find a reputable university that has on-line courses then you are set. I am enrolled at an on-line university that puts out some of the top people working in the government today. My program is more rigorous than many traditional universities, with my courses being 5 credits each as opposed to 3. Definitely do your research on where you are intending to enroll.
I did 3 classes at the same time on-line. That was soooo hard. Yes, it involves alot of discipline and the ability to understand what you are reading and learning--on your own. This is not for someone who needs alot of in class help. Remember, you can't just ask a teacher a question... if you get stuck you send an e-mail and then you have to wait for them to reply or contact you.
I eventually needed to drop 2 because my life will became work, school, maybe some sleep. weekends were out. I got burned really fast because I thought it was going to be a breeze... Wrong!
Therefore, I feel that an online degree holds MORE water than one that is achieved through traditional school.
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