IT online?

demonikal

demonikal

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Does anyone have, working on, or know anyone of someone who got an IT Bachelor's degree online through an accredited institution?

As much as I'd like to move the hell away from Chicagoland for 4 years (not being sarcastic) and study somewhere well worth it, plus the fact that I get more out of classroom lecture than online classes, are there any companies out there that actually consider an online IT Bachelor's degree equal to a regular campus college Bachelor's degree? I've only heard the online colleges like University of Phoenix and University of Advancing Technology and DeVry University talk up their online programs but I only know one person (my cousin) who got an online degree (Master's at Univ of Phoenix that got him his tenure at Columbia College in Chicago, IL, USA).

Any feedback?

Thanks.
 
Currently attending University of Phoenix online, Axia College, working towards my A.A. in IT and then my B.S. in IT, information systems security.

I've spoken with reps from around 12 online universities. They are out there but UoP is the giant, but I am currently unhappy with UoP and on my last course with them, transferred two math courses to a local community college and they are having fits about it. Those two course will be the last to finish my A.A. degree.

Let me know if you have any questions regarding UoP or Axia. I'm still shopping for somewhere else to get my B.S. degree from. If I can work things out of UoP I may continue there but it seems things are pretty bad between us right now.

Kaplan University offer's online courses and have actual video feed at a set time from the professor. UoP is all forum based.
 
Currency said:
Currently attending University of Phoenix online, Axia College, working towards my A.A. in IT and then my B.S. in IT, information systems security.

I've spoken with reps from around 12 online universities. They are out there but UoP is the giant, but I am currently unhappy with UoP and on my last course with them, transferred two math courses to a local community college and they are having fits about it. Those two course will be the last to finish my A.A. degree.

Let me know if you have any questions regarding UoP or Axia. I'm still shopping for somewhere else to get my B.S. degree from. If I can work things out of UoP I may continue there but it seems things are pretty bad between us right now.

Kaplan University offer's online courses and have actual video feed at a set time from the professor. UoP is all forum based.
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I too attended UOF online through their campus here in KC. Wish I would have stuck with it, but the business classes got me. I really suck at making presentations. Was a big mistake on my part, straight out of high school more school was the one thing I was not ready for.

Honestly, I would not recommend online classes. Its just not the same. If I ever go back to college, I would not go with online classes. Dont really know how to explain it, but I would also assume an online college would not hold as much as a real campus one like KU here.
 
G80FTW said:
I too attended UOF online through their campus here in KC. Wish I would have stuck with it, but the business classes got me. I really suck at making presentations. Was a big mistake on my part, straight out of high school more school was the one thing I was not ready for.

Honestly, I would not recommend online classes. Its just not the same. If I ever go back to college, I would not go with online classes. Dont really know how to explain it, but I would also assume an online college would not hold as much as a real campus one like KU here.
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Going to college right out of high school is really the only way to do it. Most people that decide to "take a year off" never go back. Yes, that's not 100%, but most often it is that way.

And I agree, online classes are horrible. While they are easy to pass, you learn nothing in them. Sadly, they do hold as much weight as regular classes.
If you attended a University and took 80% online classes, you'll get the same degree as someone who took no online classes.
 
WRXGuy1 said:
You also miss out on what college has to offer, new friends, girls, parties, etc.
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And perhaps for most people college right after high school is the way to go. But for me, it wasnt. And it was a poor choice on my part. And I cant go back right now as I lost my high paying job I had back then and am now making half of what I was and Im still paying for the classes I failed ontop of other debt.
 
For some their busy life has forced them into taking online courses. One thing I have noticed while attending UoP is that, every single professor I have has attended several colleges and universities to get their bachelors, masters, and PHD's.

I have even been told by my professor's to take my B.S. degree courses elsewhere for networking purposes. Networking as in meeting different people, not as in computer networks ;)

I will be taking my B.S. Degree courses elsewhere and on a ground campus. Also, employer's generally only see the degree, not whether or not the courses were taken on a ground campus or online.
Online courses take the effort of doing the work without having someone standing behind you asking you why your not doing it. Some employer's have told me they consider the online degree to be for more disciplined people. I've also been told by other employer's they would rather higher someone with a GED over someone with a HS diploma. Again, it has to do with being disciplined.

You can graduate HS with all D's but for the GED, I believe it's a C average, so to speak, to pass.
 
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If you are looking to go the online way, be very wary of diploma mills that award degrees with very little or no academic work. These degrees will not hold the weight of the paper they are printed on when you apply for jobs on their basis.

But this doesn’t mean all online institutions are bad. You just have to know how to pick the right ones. For example, look for schools that have valid accreditation from a neutral third-party. It’s also a good practice generally to apply at brick and mortar schools that offer online classes such as Stevens-Henager. The school offers its computer science degree on campus as well as online. Maybe you’d like to check it out and see if it fits your needs?
 
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If you are looking to go the online way, be very wary of diploma mills that award degrees with very little or no academic work. These degrees will not hold the weight of the paper they are printed on when you apply for jobs on their basis.

But this doesn’t mean all online institutions are bad. You just have to know how to pick the right ones. For example, look for schools that have valid accreditation from a neutral third-party. It’s also a good practice generally to apply at brick and mortar schools that offer online classes such as Stevens-Henager. The school offers its computer science degree on campus as well as online. Maybe you’d like to check it out and see if it fits your needs?
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I decided not to go the online route. I applied to and got accepted to Univ of Advancing Technology. I'll be going there either this Fall or next Spring. Still have to make up my mind when. Thanks for the answer though!
 
I’m thinking about pursuing one online through an accredited college. My reason for doing so is simple- I want to work while studying and I think I do better in an online learning environment (I’ve read enough about it to know I’m cut out for it). I’m currently thinking about pursuing a degree in computer programming; been reading a bunch of student reviews of Stevens Henager off late.
 
I plan on pursuing a degree in computer science on-campus and then a master’s degree online because I’d like to be able to work and earn at the same time. I have looked at a few colleges (currently reading Stevens Henager College reviews) and I think that as long as the program offers courses in what you’re interested in and could benefit you long-term, then it shouldn’t matter whether the college is online or on-campus. Education is what you make of it. You can join an Ivy League school and choose not to study at all but that won’t help your career in any way. If you’re willing to work hard at a degree from a well-reputed college then you are most likely to be successful later in life.
 
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