Online Degrees....are they for real?

**P-funk** · 02-27-2006, 07:58 PM

Lets get some opinions on this.

Has anyone done an online degree?

Would you hire someone that has an online degree? Even though it doesn't say it on the diploma lets say in an interview you asked about their college and they told you it was an online degree.

I want to go back to school for my masters. I have to admit, as much as I love the idea of going to school and studying. It is a lot of money and well, a lot of time in class. time that i don't have. I mean, if I could work full time and still get my degree by studying on my own time and doing online lectures is that such a bad thing? It isn't like I need to have a professor hounding over me for essays. When it comes to studying my subject I waste no time and happily put in the time and effort needed to better myself.

Also, if I can crank out a masters for more then half the money (since you don't use the university it comes out being really cheap!) and half the time (since i wont have to go to all the classes) I could be on my way to maybe going and attending school for my doctorate (since I would have saved up more money working and paying for the less expensive online masters degree).

I am a bit skeptical about these sort of things. Obviously if I have to I would gladly go back to school and put in the work (and take out loans and loans to pay for it. *sigh*).

So, what does everyone think? Any feedback on this route from those who have walked it before or others?

MyK · 02-27-2006, 07:59 PM

from what I hear they are a joke!

BigDyl · 02-27-2006, 08:10 PM

I have an online degree in kineseology or however you spell it.

Seanp156 · 02-27-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDyl

I have an online degree in kineseology or however you spell it.

You have a degree in something you don't even know how to spell?

Let me guess, it's an unofficial online degree certified by IM through Ghostdog?

dougnukem · 02-27-2006, 08:13 PM

It depends on the school. There are some legitimate ones out there, as well as, some real crappy ones. If you are looking at taking classes, but don't want to actually attend in person, most colleges and universities have distance learning programs. (Even the bigger schools) Basically, they offer classes via internet. Not sure if you knew about them, but I thought it was appropriate for the discussion.

BigDyl · 02-27-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanp156

You have a degree in something you don't even know how to spell?

Let me guess, it's an unofficial online degree certified by IM through Ghostdog?

How did you know about that?????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????

**P-funk** · 02-27-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dougnukem

It depends on the school. There are some legitimate ones out there, as well as, some real crappy ones. If you are looking at taking classes, but don't want to actually attend in person, most colleges and universities have distance learning programs. (Even the bigger schools) Basically, they offer classes via internet. Not sure if you knew about them, but I thought it was appropriate for the discussion.

thanks, at least someone gave some good info.

Super Hulk · 02-27-2006, 08:36 PM

sure i would go to a doctor with 6 months training

dougnukem · 02-27-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

thanks, at least someone gave some good info.

No prob. I know one of the big legitimate schools online is University of Phoenix. Here's the link to their online campus.
http://www.uopxonline.com/

BigDyl · 02-27-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

thanks, at least someone gave some good info.

Hey! What about me?

section8 · 02-27-2006, 08:58 PM

Can't say that I have a degree from an online university. I do have a relative that got his Ed.S (educational specialist degree) from the University of Phoenix online and the school system he works for gave him the money he was entitled for the degree. They told him that as long as it was accredited that they would accept it as far as masters, doctorates and specialist degrees went.

gococksDJS · 02-27-2006, 09:09 PM

Distance education is legit, but usually they can only be applied to a certain percentage of your required credits to graduate. I'm allowed up to 12 hours of online/distance education credits, but they can not be core classes. I can't use them for chemistry or physics, but did do it for a psychology and english class and it's so much more convenient, because you get 1 year to finish the course at your pace and when I took the exams, the proctor that was supposed to watch me left to get lunch then came back. You can also actually pay $50 per course to get a 3 month extension (for USC anyways, i'm not sure how it works at other universities). They're great if you're trying to graduate early, or can't fit class into your schedule. My online class did meet on the internet once a week, but that was the only requirement, besides taking the test at a USC approved location.

kicka19 · 02-27-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gococksDJS

Distance education is legit, but usually they can only be applied to a certain percentage of your required credits to graduate. I'm allowed up to 12 hours of online/distance education credits, but they can not be core classes. I can't use them for chemistry or physics, but did do it for a psychology and english class and it's so much more convenient, because you get 1 year to finish the course at your pace and when I took the exams, the proctor that was supposed to watch me left to get lunch then came back. You can also actually pay $50 per course to get a 3 month extension (for USC anyways, i'm not sure how it works at other universities). They're great if you're trying to graduate early, or can't fit class into your schedule. My online class did meet on the internet once a week, but that was the only requirement, besides taking the test at a USC approved location.

u goto usc? i thought ur name was somethen about south carolina game cocks, now your lil play gay talk with topolo is making alot more sence

gococksDJS · 02-27-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kicka19

u goto usc? i thought ur name was somethen about south carolina game cocks, now your lil play gay talk with topolo is making alot more sence

I can see where you get lost, because it's very confusing. I don't know how they get USC out of University of South Carolina.

kicka19 · 02-27-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gococksDJS

I can see where you get lost, because it's very confusing. I don't know how they get USC out of University of South Carolina.

ahhhhhh, i just assumed usc was So Cal

gococksDJS · 02-27-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kicka19

ahhhhhh, i just assumed usc was So Cal

haha, it's the same, but as far as far as the NCAA is concerned, Southern Cal is USC and were SC. I was just joking around with you.

topolo · 02-27-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gococksDJS

haha, it's the same, but as far as far as the NCAA is concerned, Southern Cal is USC and were SC. I was just joking around with you.

and you are gay

Randy · 02-27-2006, 09:47 PM

Personally I think classroom interaction is important.
I've taking both online and in classroom courses. Personally for most, I much rather prefer the in class interaction. But it is all a matter of personal preference I suppose.... Hell! as long as you can land a masters, no matter how you do it will benefit you my friend.

The Monkey Man · 02-28-2006, 04:55 AM

If you are taking online courses, you will have the time to get your
important field "EXPERIENCE", which IMO is always worth more than
a piece of paper... (which you will have anyway)

Vieope · 02-28-2006, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

I have an online degree in kineseology or however you spell it.

I never doubted it. Afterall you pretend to have friends and sex online.

**Dale Mabry** · 02-28-2006, 05:45 AM

P,

I think as long as the school actually has physical classes as well you are good to go. Like UTEP, CUP, and tehre are others. Another thing you need to look for is whether the University is a member of one of the governing bodies of colleges and universities (I think there are 4, and broken up geographically).

My buddy we were discussing actually prefers online classes. He finds it a more efficient use of time to have the assignment and the ability to go over the lecture at the same time rather than take down notes that may be irrelevant. ME personally, I can't sit for a 2-3 hour lecture which is typical of grad school, so being able to watch it in parts over a longer period would benefit me greater than having to show up at class. Think of how much time you spend looking up stuff here and on the web. For the most part, I surf for 30 minutes to an hour and then do some more later.

One thing you should also be awrae of is whether the Uni you get your degree from puts that it was obtained online. I know UTEP and CUP do nor. It shouldn't be a big deal, but someone may be a bitch about it.

Big Smoothy · 02-28-2006, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

Lets get some opinions on this.

Has anyone done an online degree?

I am know a few number of people that have, P-funk.

I know a guy who got a Master's degree from the UK Redding University, for 9,000 US dollars.

This degree is recognized and he did it all online.

It was a LOT of work.

But it was done on his own schedule.

He's never been the the UK Redding campus and did it from Asia.

It carries full weight.

Online Degrees

Online Degrees can carry full weight depending upon the University and the field of study.

I wouldn't take a doctor seriously with one - and one wouldn't be allowed. Same with a truck driver.

But for many fields today, online degree are becoming more comon.

1. Many adults that are getting their first and/or second BAs, and Master's degrees work full-time.

2. Many people cannot even commute to a campus because of location (commute, too far away, etc.).

Depends on the Uni., and it depends on the program.

Harvard has online degree programs......

BigDyl · 02-28-2006, 07:21 AM

I have another online degree, but I forgot what it was...

**P-funk** · 02-28-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

P,

I think as long as the school actually has physical classes as well you are good to go. Like UTEP, CUP, and tehre are others. Another thing you need to look for is whether the University is a member of one of the governing bodies of colleges and universities (I think there are 4, and broken up geographically).

My buddy we were discussing actually prefers online classes. He finds it a more efficient use of time to have the assignment and the ability to go over the lecture at the same time rather than take down notes that may be irrelevant. ME personally, I can't sit for a 2-3 hour lecture which is typical of grad school, so being able to watch it in parts over a longer period would benefit me greater than having to show up at class. Think of how much time you spend looking up stuff here and on the web. For the most part, I surf for 30 minutes to an hour and then do some more later.

One thing you should also be awrae of is whether the Uni you get your degree from puts that it was obtained online. I know UTEP and CUP do nor. It shouldn't be a big deal, but someone may be a bitch about it.

great advice dale.

thanks Mr. Snafu

Thanks to everyone else that was very helpful. I think I may do it!

BigDyl....shut the fuck up you bastard.

02-27-2006, 07:58 PM	#1
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,373	Online Degrees....are they for real? Lets get some opinions on this. Has anyone done an online degree? Would you hire someone that has an online degree? Even though it doesn't say it on the diploma lets say in an interview you asked about their college and they told you it was an online degree. I want to go back to school for my masters. I have to admit, as much as I love the idea of going to school and studying. It is a lot of money and well, a lot of time in class. time that i don't have. I mean, if I could work full time and still get my degree by studying on my own time and doing online lectures is that such a bad thing? It isn't like I need to have a professor hounding over me for essays. When it comes to studying my subject I waste no time and happily put in the time and effort needed to better myself. Also, if I can crank out a masters for more then half the money (since you don't use the university it comes out being really cheap!) and half the time (since i wont have to go to all the classes) I could be on my way to maybe going and attending school for my doctorate (since I would have saved up more money working and paying for the less expensive online masters degree). I am a bit skeptical about these sort of things. Obviously if I have to I would gladly go back to school and put in the work (and take out loans and loans to pay for it. sigh). So, what does everyone think? Any feedback on this route from those who have walked it before or others?
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gococksDJS RIP Foreman Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,002	Distance education is legit, but usually they can only be applied to a certain percentage of your required credits to graduate. I'm allowed up to 12 hours of online/distance education credits, but they can not be core classes. I can't use them for chemistry or physics, but did do it for a psychology and english class and it's so much more convenient, because you get 1 year to finish the course at your pace and when I took the exams, the proctor that was supposed to watch me left to get lunch then came back. You can also actually pay $50 per course to get a 3 month extension (for USC anyways, i'm not sure how it works at other universities). They're great if you're trying to graduate early, or can't fit class into your schedule. My online class did meet on the internet once a week, but that was the only requirement, besides taking the test at a USC approved location.
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