I am going to Capella University (online) for a Phd, can I teach at a university?
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Many universities will not take you seriously.\n\nTechnically, there is nothing stopping a university from hiring you if you have a PhD from an accredited  university.  However the truth is that the quality of your PhD is a huge factor in hiring professors.  Most universities will not even look at you.\n\nThere are two alternatives to this.  One is to transfer to a more prestigious university.  The other is to publish your research in the top journals.  If you can get a few papers published in the top journals, they won't care if you got your degree from a Crackerjack Box (which is only a slight step down from an on-line university).
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The thing is about online and other distance degree programs is that if they are accredited (there is a board for state as well as federal accredidation) then you can use the degree(s) you get to move up in a job, apply for a job that requires a certain degree, etc. What you cannot do is teach with it. That's a whole other ball of yarn. To teach at a University or college in the U.S. you need to have graduated from a degree program at a recognized University or college. Now it gets confusing with teaching credentials for K-12 teaching. You need to check with your state on the requirements, but most want a four year degree from a recognized AND accredited University or college and added to that they have othr requirments. Here in California it's called a 5th year, and then you have to take two tests BEFORE you can go into the classroom.\n\nSo to answer your question of should you take the class...sure, but it won't serve any purpose if you want to teach. Credits also won't be applicable to colleges or Universities. BUT, if you want to better yourself, or enhance your work resume, then absolutely!
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No respectible university will offer a PhD on-line.  It would be nearly impossible to get an academic job with an on-line degree.\n\nThe only good news for you is that most reputable PhD programs in business schools give financial aid to their PhD students in the form of fellowships, research assistantships and teaching assistantships.\n\nAt least 15 of the top 20 business schools are in the US.
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oh yea u can take classes on line for anything, go to uscareerinstitute.com, or phoenix.edu, they have some classes to get certificates and uofphoenix has certificate and bachelor and master courses. good luck.
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I have taken an online course.  Although I received an A, I found that I missed the live interaction of a classroom setting.  So I went back to traditional classes.
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Yes, you can use the degree if it is from an accredited and recognized university.  These days, many univerisities are offerring online programs, so it should not be too hard to find one that is suitable for your program of choice.  I know several people who have taken online bachelor degree and masters programs who are doing quite well in their fields.
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i'm taking online courses  with Touro University International.....you should look into it :) best of luck...God Bless
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This question is really difficult to answer.  So much depends on what you want to do with your degree, your individual learning style, your ability to finance higher education, and your over-all committment to learning.\n\nMany public and private (both non-profit and for-profit) universities are moving courses, and sometimes even entire degree programs, into an online environment. Your whole educational process, from admissions through your terminal course work, is conducted via phone, fax, e-mail and the web. What a wonderful concept!\n\nBefore you rush off to enroll, however, stop a moment and consider whether or not virtual learning is right for you.\n*Is the class or program of study offered by an accredited university?\n*Does this university have a solid reputation in the field in which you will pursue your coursework or degree?\n*What sort of training do the instructors have?\n*How long will it take to complete a course or program of study?\n*Are all of the classes taught online or will you need to attend a real classroom some of the time?\n*Is the class taught in real-time (meaning you'd have to log on during specific hours/times/days), or is time management up to me?\n*How much will it cost me?\n*And, finally, is there any financial aid available to me?\n\nIf, after working through all of these questions, you find yourself fully satisfied with the answers, then the online course or degree program is probably a good match for you. If not, weekend or accelerated degree programs may be your answer. If all else fails, its time to sit down and rearrange your schedule and make time for the traditional graduate program.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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My wife is a professor and it's not the type of thing you do simply because you majored in it; most have a deep lifelong commitment to their field to create knowledge and educate others. A PhD is basically a research degree; those that work at a University are required to research and publish. Teaching is only a portion of the job. Often, your average professor, must divide their time between teaching, research and service to the University (serving on panels, and review boards, student organizations, etc...)
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Get a teaching degree.
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There are quite a few on line universities any more depending on what you want to learn. Two, i recommend are DeVry & the U. of Phoenix, both fully accredited.  Many of your local universities/community colleges offer at home classes, too. If it is a business degree you want there are a bunch of those entities available too, but i would call your local library's business & info center to check their accreditations as well as the BBB for any complaints on them
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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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u wud have 2 do ur B'ED in which ever field u r interested in .if u want continue in the same u can also do ur PHD in the same field if u r intrested in being a professor.
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I honestly don't know who offers distance education in psychology. However, I would say, as a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), that a master's degree in psychology would lose quite a bit of depth and quality. There are many reasons a traditional education is better suited for those who intend on practicing psychology (e.g., having a personal mentor; learning with others and inspiring others; the emotional support of fellow students; being able to debrief one another after a particularly stressful session; and assessing the clinical skills you have learned, etc.) However, if you do choose to do an online school, it is imperative that you make sure it is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. If you plan on going further in your education, you will want to makes sure it is not a terminal master's degree. You will also want to makes sure it is accredited by the American Psychological Association. You will also want to make sure it meets the requirements of the state you are practicing in for state licensure. Those are just a few helpful hints and thoughts.
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hi Jenny, I am sure you can teach overseas and the circumstances vary but its possible depending on your will. Not everybody needs endorsment but there are ways of getting around it but its the good intention that counts and definately your degree is highly valued
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The easy answer is: No.\n\nThe more developed answer is: they can be.  If you want to get your degree online, your best bet is to find out what traditional, accredited colleges in your area have online degree programs.  Find out whether your degree will be stamped, "online program," or not since employers are (rightly so) suspicious of anyone getting a degree online.  There are many diploma mills such as the University of Phoenix, which are not, in fact, quality educational institutions.\n\nIf you're looking to save money, going to school online usually costs MORE money than going to a traditional school, so I'd recommend comparing costs carefully.\n\nIn Wisconsin, we have programs via the University of Wisconsin system, and the University of Platteville, for example, has a complete online degree program that is offered in either online or correspondence course-based format (the latter does not require as strict of a timeline since you are not "in class" with students online).  It does not stamp your degree as being "online."  The University of Wisconsin also offers a two-year degree program online, but it is stamped as "online."  If you think you want to get your general studies courses out of the way and will do your last 2-3 years at a traditional university, this degree being stamped "online" may not matter much.\n\nCheck with your state or the surrounding states and see what options you might have.  Many of the traditional universities and even many private colleges (which have been accredited forever and are constantly undergoing review) will offer you an online program (or online courses to supplement a traditional program) and they will be a legitimate degree that is not a "diploma mill."\n\nCompare your costs.  Find out how much it costs to do the program in different kinds of schools.  Community colleges, if you have any where you live, are often a great way to get the "general studies" courses out of the way at a smaller, more supportive environment, and many tech schools now offer an associates degree program that transfers to a traditional college (with those general studies courses out of the way).  Tech colleges are often cheaper, too!  You might find an online program is cheaper, or you might be better off in traditional face-to-face classes (we're used to learning that way and many cannot learn effectively in an online format).\n\nFigure out first what you think you want to study, then do the work of comparing programs (luckily almost everything is online now).  Most schools will offer you financial aid as a full-time student, whether or not the school is online, but your safest bet is to make sure your online program is backed by a traditional university that has real buildings and real professors (not all part-time teachers).\n\nGood luck!
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you may be able to get a BA or BS degree, based on your working experience, but not a Ph.D. (doctorate). Not unless you buy a fake one on the internet, which won't fool too many people.\na Ph. D. means the university is CERTIFYING that you are the ABSOLUTE EXPERT in one particular field. only one, not dozens. this is the opposite of "jack of all trades." \nif you were to go through a Ph.D. program, they would expect you, from your lower degree-level classes, to write well enough to write your own thesis. and they would expect your thesis to be the result of documented and thorough research.\nuniversities do occasionally give out honorary Ph.Ds, but these are given to people who have done a lot for the university, for example, i believe Temple University in Philadelphia gave Bill Cosby one. He got his BA in, basically, gym, there. They gave him the Ph.D. not because he's an expert in anything, but because he has brought so much revenue to the university over the years. Honorary Ph.D.s are just that, honorary. So no one is going to think Bill Cosby is this super-educated genius from an honorary degree. They carry no academic weight.\nmany people go through school their whole lives, earning multiple degrees, and at all ages. and people find great success later in life, consider this winner of the national book award, harriet doerr.\nyou seem to have been quite successful in your life, so i'm curious as to why you want, or feel the need to have, a Ph.D.\nthere are companies on the web offering "lifetime doctorates," but, i am a professor, and i assure you, those are worthless, and your money is not. you would not want to be embarrassed in that way, especially with all of your accomplishments to date.\nif you really want a degree, i suggest you call your local state university, and find out about lifetime learning and how you can turn your experiences into credits towards a BA or BS. your state-funded school has a mandate to serve the public, so they will be the most helpful and flexible.\ngood luck!