are online colleges really credible?
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It depends on the school.  Make sure it is regionally accredited.  Many reputable, established colleges have on-line degree programs now so stick with those and stay away from the "storefront' types that are strictly businesses.  Although the programs may be similar, some employers and other institutions do not recognize those.  You will have only the knowledge you have gained for the thousands you will be spending.  If you choose an accredited program from a "real" school, you have the knowledge and the degree.  \n\nSome feel that on-line work is easier.  Trust me, in many cases, it is not!  You are completing 16 week courses in 6 weeks.  You will spend countless hours in front of the computer.  The big difference is that you don't have to attend class for several hours at a time.
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Uh, no, definately not.   Why would some non-accredited piece of toilet paper fake degree that nobody will recognize be better than going to an actual school where you might actually learn something?
37658
The other responses are incorrect. There are many reputable online schools. University of Phoenix Online and University of Maryland Online both offer fully online courses for full college credit with affordable rates. University of Phoenix even offers three week courses. If you are taking the classes for any kind of licensure, you need to check with the licensing agency FIRST to make sure they accept the class.
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stay away from online colleges if you can.  Almost all of them are proprietary schools (for profit).  Look at state universities, many of them are offering online options and it'd be the same state tuition.
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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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Always compare any educational institution with well known private colleges and with state run schools. Look at per-credit hour tuition, the course content, the instructor biographies, and the accrediting agencies from the web site. Make sure any internet based program is from an organization that compares with educational institutions which have been around for a long time. General education requirements should be the same in any Bachelor's program - that's a key comparison. Also make sure your on line institution has a physical building located someplace - not just a post office box. CTU is a legit school, but it is a proprietory school meaning it is for profit and a business. Getting an online degree from a proprietary school in an academic (rather than vocational) area can carry less credibility than a traditional education venue.
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Yes, they do.  In fact, I completed my entire first degree online; I never stepped foot in a classroom.  However, they work only as well as the student works.  You must have a lot of intrinsic motivation to complete a degree online and you must be able to work well unsupervised.  I did mine at Athabasca University.  It's a good institution and has good instructors who help you through your course work.   Good luck.
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Definitely look into accreditation!  If it's not accredited, it is not worth it at all.  \n\nI don't have any experience with online programs, but I do work in a large university, and the only thing I would caution you about is the stigma attached to online education.   Many people (prospective employers, for example, or graduate school admissions committees, if you're talking about a bachelor's degree here) view online degree programs as less rigorous as traditional university programs.  I'm not saying that this is true or not, but that negative view certainly does exist.  I suspect it's largely dependent on your field and whether the program you're looking into has any kind of reputation (good or bad), as well.  \n\nGood luck!
901993
i heard it wasnt very legitimate. if your looking into online schooling. i would suggest PennFoster.edu ... theyre good and i know several people who do it. its also MUCH cheaper.
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check to see how they are accredited but most of them aren't and your degree wont be worth the paper its printed on.\n\nmy school is a normal university that will offer some classes online, call your local university and see if they have the same thing.
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The way to handle this is to enroll in a program from a legitimate College or University that has a campus, library, accreditation, and standing in the academic community and take as many courses as they allow you online.\n\nThe recommendation for University of Wisconsin is an excellent one. Also, I know for a fact that the Texas State U. programs are totally legitimate. Villanova also has a respected program. However, you have to take at least one course on campus.\n\nI have met only one person in my career who actually got a job using a totally online college degree - and that was for a desperate employer in the sticks of North Dakota.
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From a fake university.
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There are many schools out there that are reputable that offer on line degree programs. University of Maryland, Drexel University, University of Baltimore, Nova Southeastern University are all traditional that have very good on line degree programs and they are accepted by industry. When you receive your degree it won't say "Online Drexel University" it will be the same degree that traditional students get. Just stay away from University of Phoenix and American Intercontinental University. These maybe accredited schools but they are not schools with good reputations.
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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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Suppose U tell us where this might be?  Have U tried accredited schools in your area that may offer online courses?
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yeah i know it from a fake university.\n\n  ; )
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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".