How do I become a teacher at an online university such as U of Phoenix?
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Actually you must have at least a master's degree and be working in the industry you are going to teach.  Or at least be able to reasonably associate it to your industry.
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No, University of Phoenix is a corporation--not really a school at all.  If you are planning to obtain a bachelor's or master's degree, your best bet is to go to a REAL university that actually has a campus (not just offices here and there across the country) and has a valid history of several decades.
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For Online Universities University of Phoenix, http://uoponline.lnfo.org/&kid=GOG0007278343 has an online Masters program in Information Technology and also Norwich University, http://www.graduate.norwich.edu/ has a Masters program in Information Assurance (Security). These are the two Universities that I am currently considering.
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I just posted this at another question... The most popular and the largest online college is University of Phoenix Online. Their web address is\n\nhttp://www.phoenixdegreesonline.com/...\n\nHere is some general info about online degrees in particular:\n\nhttp://computer.howstuffworks.com/online...\n\nHope that helps!
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U want to study to be a teacher online? Theres nothing better than learning from a real classroom situation. What country do you want to study in? I would definately suggest going to a university that will provide you with placements within a school.
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Try the University of Phoenix (www.phoenix.edu)
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I finished my bachelors degree in January 2003 through the Univ of Phoenix online program. At first I was skeptical that people would take the degree seriously, but I have interviewed and gotten a good job that I would not have gotten without the degree. I was also accepted into an MBA program at a traditional "on ground" university. The key is to work hard and earn good grades. Like anything else, you got out of it what you put into it. Good luck.
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You generally need to have a Master's degree in the subject you wish to teach - whether you are an on-ground or online instructor. This did not used to be the case, but as with all careers, there is more competition these days. \n\nI went back to school to get a Master's in Adult Education and Distance learning, in part because I wanted to be an online instructor. You would think this would qualify me - but I was wrong! \n\nUnfortunately, the competition in my state (Oregon) is fierce - even at the community college level - and they won't even look at your application unless you have a Master's degree in the field you wish to teach (I wanted to teach English Comp 101 because I have been a professional writer for 20 years, but they wouldn't even consider me because my Master's wasn't in English). \n\nThey say it's because it would put their accrediation status at risk - BUT I know in Texas, the demand for instructors is greater and they are more lenient and they will take people with a variety of skills, not JUST the degree requirement.\n\nI would strongly suggest contacting your local community college about their qualifications for teaching online, as they vary by state.
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It is a legitimate school, and if you apply yourself, you will get a good education there. However, you asked how employers view U Phoenix, and I'll reply - poorly. \n\nAn MBA, even more than most other degrees, is usually one that people get in order to advance their careers. Consider your options carefully. \n\nIf it is impossible for you to go to another school - even another online school that's hooked to a more reputable "brick and mortar" university - in other words, if U Phoenix is your only practical choice, then go for it. But if you have the opportunity to attend a university with a better rep, then do so. \n\nSome great universities that offer online degrees include:\n\nUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Denver\nUniversity of Maryland\n\nI'm not sure which of these offer online/distance learning MBAs, but all are good schools and worth investigating.\n\nGood schools that I know for sure that offer distance MBAs include:\n\nDuke University\nDrexel\nCarnegie Mellon\nPenn State\nBall State\nU Nebraska - Lincoln\nThunderbird (really intriguing program)\nBabson\nWorcester Polytechnic Institute\n\nA highly respected business school - one of the top in the US - which does offer distance MBAs is Duke University. \n\nThunderbird's program is also fairly highly ranked, has a good rep, and is intriguing. \n\nThe UMass program seems quite flexible. \n\nGood luck. I've provided a link to a Business Week page, below, that may help you:
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Degree Mill? Waste of time? I don't think so. Have any of you people attended an on-line university? \n\nThe University of Phoenix is an Accredited College and Yes, your credits transfer to other colleges!! \n\nThe University of Phoenix is geared to working adults and is used by many of the top Organizations in the U.S. I just received my BSIT Degree in June and let me tell you the classes are intensive and you certainly need to know how to read, write and be self disciplined!! \n\nIf you are going to college to party and have a good time this certainly is not the college for you. You have to attend 5 days a week and you have to post a vast amount of papers and projects in those 5 days! \n\nPaper Mill, you have to be joking!! I worked long and hard for 4 years for my Bachelors degree. I took all the normal classes that any college student would have to take. The only difference is I did not meet my fellow students. I was however, able to attend college, work full time and take care of my three children. UOP is focused on WORKING ADULTS who know how to discipline themselves! Yes the University of Phoenix is a good school!! And Yes, I plan on going back for my Masters Degree within the next year! I would highly recommend it!!
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I have had so-so experiences. I am currently teaching undergraduates online and the pay is around 1300 for a nine week class that is capped at 20 students. At my school you can teach up to six classes at once. They pay you 66% of your pay in the beginning and the final 33% at the end after you have turned in grades. I am teaching people who are adult learners who have not been in school for a while. So at times it gets very frustrating. The biggest issue that I had was with plagiarism. I taught two classes recently and it ended up being around 20 hours per week on the computer doing work. Some places to go are the University of Phoenix Online, Kaplan University or Axia College which has been bought by UOP online. I think that if you are retired then you would be perfect for an online teacher position. I was working two jobs and trying to teach at the same time and it was rough for me. In addition, I am in an online MBA program. I hope this helps you out!
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There really is no correspondence courses to get a degree but most Universities offer on-line degrees.\n\nTry the University of Phoenix they offer on line courses for Bachelors in Education.\n\nIf you have no credits to transfer it will take you three years to get your degree some Universities and Colleges you can get a Bachelors Degree in 18 months.
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There are lots of on line degree programs in education, but make sure the one your enroll in is a reliable one.  Not all of them are reputable.  You wouldn't usually get a master of science in education.  Those are two separate degrees - a master of science or a master of education.  You may need to start with a bachelor's degree if you don't have one already.\n\nHere is a link to one on line university that is quite well known.  It is a Canadian university and has specialized in distance education for more than 30 years.  Best of luck with it.
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My friend took some online classes from UOP, and said that they were quite hard. I'm not sure if they're accredited or not.
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Online PhDs? Unless it's in computer science from Carnegie Mellon, I wouldn't bother. But online Master's? There are some from some reputable universities (U Phoenix NOT being one of them), most usually in business or computers. So, what do you hope to major in?\n\nSome examples of reputable schools that offer some Master's degrees online include:\n\nNYU\nUMass Amherst\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nCarnegie Mellon\nDuke University\nUniversity of Indiana\nUniversity of Maryland\nThe New School for Social Research
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Usually, not very well. \n\nMost "online" schools don't have good reps. Consider your options carefully. \n\nThere are reputable, "brick and mortar" schools that offer degrees online. Their good reputation for their on-campus programs will flow over into their online program. \n\nSo to be quite blunt, an online OR an offline degree from U Phoenix, or Devry, or ITT, will only get you so far, because the reputations of these schools isn't the greatest. A degree of any sort from UMass Amherst, or U Nebraska Lincoln, or U Maryland, will likely be seen as more acceptable by more employers, and may, therefore, get you further. \n\nSome great universities that offer online degrees include:\n\nUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Denver\nUniversity of Maryland\nDuke University\nDrexel\nCarnegie Mellon\nPenn State\nBall State\nU Nebraska - Lincoln\nBabson\nWorcester Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Illinois\n\nAnd there are others. But in general, when you're looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their "brick and mortar" campus.
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University of Phoenix is an leading remote learning college. It has campus all over the nation whenever you have to attend some weekend classes. check out your area and see if such an arrangement exists.