Value of online degrees

[kelkat]

My husband works in the public school system and he says they won't accept all of the online degrees. Has anyone else ran into problems with their employer?

[FetznJtown]

Some online degree programs are much more reputable than others. Many major universities off identical degrees for their online students. In other words, the only way your employer, or anyone, would know you took online classes is if you would tell them.

[capitalist_junkie]

I think just like an on-campus program, some schools are better than others. An online degree from a reputable institution will open more doors than an online degree from one with less of a reputation. It depends on where you go more than the degree itself.

[Sister]

Well I would think for someone working in education their academic backround would certainly be important and looked at very closely. May be different for other professions.

[kelkat]

Apparently there was some online university that was just handing out master's degrees for the right price. You get a nice raise with a master's degree, so I could understand the temptation. He's in theater, though. He's going to have to go about it the old fashioned way.

[FetznJtown]

[quote:6538a2ffa9=\"Sister\"]Well I would think for someone working in education their academic backround would certainly be important and looked at very closely. May be different for other professions.[/quote:6538a2ffa9]

You'd be surprised. I know a lot of places around the country are hurting for teachers and will accept just about anyone with a human services degree and a clean record.

[Sister]

[quote:5169a04bd0=\"FetznJtown\"][quote:5169a04bd0=\"Sister\"]Well I would think for someone working in education their academic backround would certainly be important and looked at very closely. May be different for other professions.[/quote:5169a04bd0]

You'd be surprised. I know a lot of places around the country are hurting for teachers and will accept just about anyone with a human services degree and a clean record.[/quote:5169a04bd0]

You know, you're right. One of my friends was thinking about teaching in New Mexico, and she hadn't even completed college! I guess they are really hurting there.

[mtatum4496]

I did not have any problem with acceptance of my online degree. However, this may be because I obtained my online degree through a distance learning program offered by a brick and mortar university. It could be that since the university that issued my degree is also a traditional university , in the minds of those around me, my degree counted as a \"real\" degree.

[LilOne1989]

I have never run into this problem, but then again I have never been asked about the way I earned my degree either. The way I figure if they don't ask I'm not really going to bother telling them. I did my work and earned my grades just like anyone else who was on the campus. The only real difference what the distance I had to walk from one class to another.

[Riggy]

You definitely have to check out an online institution thoroughly to make sure that it is not, in fact, a diploma mill for worthless degrees. Luckily, there are many fine institutions who have online capability......you just have to check it out.

Riggy :wink:

[capitalist_junkie]

That's why I'm doing my online degree through a \"reputable\" state university. Employers don't ask how I got it -- they assumed I did it the traditional way! It definitely helps. Even if an online program is good, there is a lot of prejudice against online education, so I chose the route that will make it easier for me to get a job with my degree.

[maggielle]

So basically what you should do is go to a legitimate college and take online classes. This is a good suggestion because if the business offices of an online college are located in another state then you often get charged "out of state fees" which are not covered by financial aid. If you attend a legitimate college in your area that has online classes you will eliminate those fees.

[Sara]

Hello everyone i am new here ...i really need someone's help on this i want to take an online course but i don't know the advantages and disadvantages of an online course i am thinking about taking pharmacy technician course or Cosmetology/Esthetics course From Srtarford Career Institue but i dun know i mean don't i have to have sum on hand experience -- here is there website
sci-careers.com they say u can finish in two years or less then 6 months..plz let me know if this online course is good or not.

[snoopy]

Could you give a list of reputable institutes that offer online courses? Some of the reputable courses I find online are targeted only for the USA/ Canada residents. Is there any reliable institute that offers worldwide knowledge?