Do employers accept online degrees or even take them seriously?
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I would say that it depends on the employer but more and more are looking less at where you got you degree and focusing mostly on the degree itself.  I know a lot of people who have degrees, especially Master's degrees, from online universities, particularly UoP.  They have done very well with them.\n\nAfter working in Admissions for a University and now in HR for a major company, I really do think that the degree itself is most important, not where you got it.  If you have the knowledge and especially the experience demonstrating that knowledge, you can do well.\n\nBut, like I said, it depends.  You will always run into people who will have a bias but they will be missing out on some good employees because of that bias.\n\nGood luck!
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Given that you are overseas why dont you try online colleges. There are some very good accredited online colleges now offering a wide variety of degrees. Take a look at JustColleges: http://www.justcolleges.com they have a lot of good information on such colleges. University of Phoenix offers courses in HRM: http://www.justcolleges.com/fs/phoenix.htm and you can request for free information from them. \n\nHope this helps.
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I am currently taking online courses and I think that the program is absolutely wonderful.  I am obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Science/Criminal Justice and I feel as though completing online courses are much better than going to an actual campus.  There are ways that you can find out by searching online...you can use these keywords:  "online education"  OR  "online degree programs".
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If you were hospitalized...would you want your nurse coming in and saying he/she received their degree online?...there are too many hands on techniques to learn...it is certainly acceptable for continuing education...progressing to a BS or for certain certifications...but not for your entry level degree.
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An online school?  Not likely.  Most of those programs are proprietary, meaning "for profit".  Often online programs aren't accredited.  Some schools have such lousy reputations that you'd be better off not having the school on your resume at all rather than naming a degree from them.  Thouroughly investigate any school you are thinking about and before investing one dime, call a few respected employers you'd like to work for and ask them what they think of the school you are thinking of attending and what they would recommnend in terms of schooling.\n\nSome state universities are offering their programs online--go with a state school over a fly-by-night internet only school.
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Is the school accredited? will it's courses be accepted at other universities?  If not, don't waste money and time on a worthless degree.\n\nSay you get such a degree, then decide to go on and get additional schooling, only to find out nothing you took will be accepted at a university. \n\nMany real, brick and mortar universities offer a few online degree programs. Those are the real thing and would be the better option, assuming the brick university is accredited.\n\nAs for employers, say they want a nurse and your degree is entirely on line... where is the clinical experience and if the school is not accredited by the state, the training won't get you the job.  \n\nThere are a number of fake universities offering these type programs.  Check and double check their credentials.
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Online degrees are for profit organizations with all decisions going to their stock holders. They want to get the maximum money out of people using the least resources. They do not care about your education and they usually charge around $30,000. They will likely help you pass what minimum expectations they ask of you, but there's not many employers that want to support such organizations as a credible source. They spend far more money advertising on TV and online than they do on the actual students.\n\nBecareful, some even call your house and say you'd make a good student. Everyone wants to be discovered.\n\nAIU\nPhonix Online\nDevry\n\n\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/online_universities.php
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Many online degrees are not recognized by educational institutions as valid. The best suggestion I have would be to research colleges/universities that offer a program to teach french and inquire if those universities have an online program. This way you have the convenience of taking it online plus you are getting your degree from an accredited university.
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Where prestige is concerned, individuals may still look down on people with online degrees, but companies are starting realize that people with online degrees aren't that different from those with traditional degrees. I think where you got your degree doesn't matter, as long as you know what your stuff. I know lots of people that spent 4 years in college and came out knowing nothing.\n\nA lot of them aren't accredited. Basically anyone with a website can say they're running an online university. However, some of them are actually just as good or better than traditional universities. You just have to do your research and make sure the one you choose is accredited. Find out what agency gave them their accreditation, what other schools are accredited by agency, make sure the education officials in the state where their home office is based has actually heard about them. Basically, cover all your bases.\n\nThe one I keep hearing about and seeing around is the University of Phoenix, so you might want to check them out. Maybe by doing some research on them might give you info on other online universities. \n\nAlso, many traditional universities are starting to catch on and are offering online classes, so you might want to chech that out as well.
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No, most employers don't find this degree credible. I'm sorry.
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I am pursuing this career also.  My main advice if you're just starting is to make sure the school you choose is accredited.  Many unaccredited programs will offer you online courses and take your money, but a degree from them isn't really worth anything.
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Well, I will be finishing up my two year degree at Strayer University here in the next month or so, and it is only in General Studies.\n\nI wouldn't recommend going to school for a bachelors degree online. I say this because In my experience you need the social atomosphere of people in the same field you are in, you also need a learning environment, and not your home office.\n\nAnother thing about online school is that I seem to blow off my work alot and end up having to do it at the last minute on the weekend. I work full time, and value my weekends, so I dont want to be stuck doing school work on the weekends, but I procrastinate and do it anyway.\n\nI would say on my journey for this little degree that I have though, my physical classes I've taken have been no different than my online classes. Most of them have been core classes and electives though, so it's really not a big deal. I would definately want to get my bachelors and above at a real school though.\n\nGood luck.
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I used to be a Director of a Transfer and Career Center at 2 different colleges in California, and my advice to you is if you have a vocational goal (some type of work you want to do, for example a writer, or a computer software engineer) then you really should talk to prospective employers and see what they think about on-line degrees. \n\nI know of University of Phoenix and more people are going that way, but my own philosophy is if you're going to do on-line work, combine that with standard in-person college work. Get at least 50% of your units in a well-known and respected college where you will actually meet with your instructor and class mates. Employers that I have talked to lately don't want to hire people with online credits only.
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Utterly useless.\n\nKennedy-Western is not even accredited.\n\nMoreover, even though some employers in business fields are beginning to accept online degrees, most still do not.  You can find surveys and interviews on this topic in almost any current business magazine.\n\nA Ph.D. online, in any field whatsoever, is absolutely unthinkable.  Doctoral study requires one-on-one mentoring by a reputable scholar with demonstrable expertise in a field.  No reputable scholar -- NOT ONE -- would attempt to mentor doctoral students online.
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you might want to refine your question a bit...are you asking if there is such a thing, or are you asking if they are a good idea?  There are such things, i imagine, since there are online college diplomas, but as far as getting one, you might be better off with a more traditional route..if not highschool, then maybe night classes...there is more to be learned than just what is in the books.
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Right now I am attending college.  Most colleges these days will offer On-line classes. I am currently taking 2 on campus and 2 online.. they are all offered from the school.  They use a site called Blackboard, and WebCT. Businesses will look at the overall picture.  A friend of mine got a degree from Harvard ONLINE and he's got job offers going out the wazoo!
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There are a lot of online and distance learning programs out there - some with good reputations, and some, not so good. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you'll want to try to find a program that's affiliated with a real, brick and mortar university. Employers tend to respect an online degree more if it's from a "real" university. \n\nSince money and confidence are an issue, I'd suggest that you start locally, with your own state college system. If one of those offer an online/distance program, then that'd be great, because you'll qualify for in-state tuition. Before you do anything, check the websites for your own state colleges, and if you don't find the information you need, call their admissions office and see if they have a program that will work for you. \n\nOnce you find a program, you'll actually end up being surprised at how many people in your program are exactly like you. They're older, they've been out of school for a while, and they are nervous. Don't be afraid to ask questions, to ask for help, to ask for tutoring - these schools usually have so many students in your situation that there are programs already set up to help you with these things!