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popeye1250 -> Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 12:00:54 PM)
I was thinking of taking another degree perhaps in journalism or communications. Something that I find "interesting" unlike the Bus Adm degree that I have. Just last week I penned a 16 page letter to a friend which is no big deal for me. I write 25 page letters to my congressman and senators a few times a year. I find writing effortless, it just "naturally flows" from the pen it seems. Plus, I enjoy it! So, I've been checking out online degree courses. De Vrys called me today and said they only have Sociology and Business courses. I find the idea of getting a degree online very valuable! It cuts out commuting, saves money, costs and time and they even have classes online so that you can interact with the other students. In this area we're kind of limited in the choice of colleges and unis. Growing up in New England colleges and unis are like Pubs, they're on every corner! Having a degree in journalism or communications is probably something I'd use unlike business and if I made money from it that would be a plus. Does anyone in here have any experience with online degrees? This seems to be an up and comming thing! One site said you could do your entire RN course online minus clinical. You can't beat the convenence that's for sure! The lady I talked to today did try to give me the "hard sell" though. Probably working on commission.

aravain -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 12:03:31 PM)
The main problem is that they're usually not applicable for graduate school. Also, they're kinda looked down on, in general. shrug That may be a stigma local to where I am, though.

popeye1250 -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 12:06:03 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: aravain The main problem is that they're usually not applicable for graduate school. Also, they're kinda looked down on, in general. shrug That may be a stigma local to where I am, though. Well, the armed forces have had college correspondance courses for decades now and everyone "recognises" those.

slaveboyforyou -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 12:12:54 PM)
I don't know that much about them. I've considered getting a Master's through an online program, but they cost a lot. Many of them cost more than going to one of my local universities. But I have friends that are taking courses online. From what I understand, as long as it's through an accredited program, it's fine. When you put your education down on a resume, they don't check if it was online or not. All they check is whether it's an accredited educational facility. I think people are starting to sneer at online degrees less and less. It's the world we live in now.

popeye1250 -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 12:25:55 PM)
Slaveboy, yes, all the ones that I've been looking at all say "accredited." Of course I would make sure that they are "accredited" by a state first before I registered for one. I'm in the exploratory phase right now and want to get more info before making a decision.

urlittleprincess -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 12:34:19 PM)
with so much negative publicity in the media about online degrees these days, i think it would be wise to check out any school thoroughly....some of the degrees are not worth the paper they are printed on and will not be recognized anywhere. an alternative i have been considering is to choose the university or college you desire to obtain a degree from and look into their 'distance education' options. worth a try anyway!!

sub4hire -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 12:40:09 PM)
Why not just do online classes from a local college? That way when you get your degree it is from a well known institution?

StrictnSaucy -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 1:12:40 PM)
Is the open university available in the States? It is a very well respected distance learning University. It does mean you have to attend the odd weekend - but that has benefits e.g. networking with like types.

kittinSol -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 1:18:11 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sub4hire Why not just do online classes from a local college? That way when you get your degree it is from a well known institution? AND this option has the added advantage of allowing Pop to meet local babes [8D] .

popeye1250 -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 1:39:05 PM)
Yeah, those are some good ideas. "Distance learning," I've heard that phrase somewhere before. One of the best colleges for "communications" is Emerson college in Boston, Mass. The alumni includes Jay Leno, Norman Lear, Henry Winkler and Bobcat Goldthwaite. I wonder if they have distance learning? When I got out of the USCG I was a disabled veteran. The V.A. picks up all your costs for school but, they have a regulation; "The veteran may not participate in any training, schooling or any course of study which may further agravate his/her injuries or medical condition." So, many of the things I wanted to do were off the table. So, I ended up going to "B" school but my heart just wasn't in it. It was "free" so I took it. Being a Coast Guard veteran got my foot in one door, not because of having a "degree." It was all pretty "dry" stuff to me, "marketing", "accounting", "business law", "finance", I did like "economics" though. And "management techniques" were largely taken from the military which I already knew anyway. Also I did enjoy the "english" courses and writing and got good marks in those, all "A's" I just barely passed the math courses like many others, not my strong suit. It just reinforces in me that people should study what they're interested in and not what they're pigeon-holed into like in my case.

philosophy -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 1:53:52 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: popeye1250 Yeah, those are some good ideas. "Distance learning," I've heard that phrase somewhere before. One of the best colleges for "communications" is Emerson college in Boston, Mass. The alumni includes Jay Leno, Norman Lear, Henry Winkler and Bobcat Goldthwaite. I wonder if they have distance learning? ...most colleges do nowadays. Just make sure it is an accredited learning institution.

hizgeorgiapeach -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 2:04:42 PM)
I've taken a few online courses through my local community college. Convenient, less expensive since there was no travel cost (at a point when gas was still over $3/gal here in Oklahoma, which is Excruciatinginly high around here) and I could do the work around my schedule rather than planning my schedule around classes + travel time to the campus. Now that I'm back in my old place - the community college is literally within walking distance, even if the weather is nasty - so I might start taking courses on campus again.

aravain -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 2:42:31 PM)
Another benefit of long distance learning is that, if you're living in a middle to high class suburb the local high school might provide a 'base' as it were. I know that my old school has started doing that, where they originally built the lab for post secondary options, they now actually make money off of it, by letting colleges use it as a place to teach long-distance classes. It's a station in a sound-proof room with multiple monitors, microphones at each desk, and an automatic camera that can also be controlled and moved manually by the teacher, wherever they are, to zoom in on a student that's talking into the microphone. It's pretty cool.

DesFIP -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 2:52:52 PM)
Check to make sure the school is accredited in your state. Most of the online only ones aren't. However many accredited universities do offer only or primarily online courses these days, check with the ones nearest you. Community colleges especially will offer a lot of these for the older, employed crowd.

colouredin -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 2:59:50 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: StrictnSaucy Is the open university available in the States? It is a very well respected distance learning University. It does mean you have to attend the odd weekend - but that has benefits e.g. networking with like types. Thats what I wondered too. To be honest if the degrees primary purpose is to help stretch you in something you enjoy then its good, it will provide focus. If you are looking to do something that will qualify you for a specific job I wouldnt do an online degree nor the subjects you have mentioned (seriously I did one of them as a joint honours and its good for nothing)

pahunkboy -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 3:08:24 PM)
popeye, why? who is going to hire you? writers are a dime a dozen. how do you translate it into money? ....now to further yourself- there ARE some free online classes. not degree but nevertheless free. anyone going to school now must re-examine how useful it will be. it will be a number of years before a monetary sound money system is in place. find a way to make food happen and THAT is something people will pay for. who on your block is going to pay anyone to write? .....as to cashing in that skill- use it for grant writing. there are grants for the oddest things. and many are not able to write for that. figure out grant writing and that is a skill that non profits/munis will pay for.

CatdeMedici -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 3:37:14 PM)
How about a Doctorate in penile removal? Seems you'd have a list of willing candidates and if not your paypal account would be nicely filled.

Vendaval -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 3:45:25 PM)
Popeye, go with a school that exists in the real world that is accredited by the state. And check with the State Board of Education and the Better Business Bureau and the DA's Office of Consumer Affairs to make sure they are legit. (I learned a harsh lesson many years ago) Community and state colleges usually have distance learning courses and offer Adult Ed for a wide range of activities so you can meet babes, as kitten says. Some of the Online "colleges" and "schools" are just scams for taking your money and VA funds and jamming with your personal information. So that hard sell approach is the approaching sound of you vanishing retirement funds. http://www.uscollegesearch.org/myrtle-beach-south-carolina-colleges.html

popeye1250 -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 6:01:33 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pahunkboy popeye, why? who is going to hire you? writers are a dime a dozen. how do you translate it into money? ....now to further yourself- there ARE some free online classes. not degree but nevertheless free. anyone going to school now must re-examine how useful it will be. it will be a number of years before a monetary sound money system is in place. find a way to make food happen and THAT is something people will pay for. who on your block is going to pay anyone to write? .....as to cashing in that skill- use it for grant writing. there are grants for the oddest things. and many are not able to write for that. figure out grant writing and that is a skill that non profits/munis will pay for. PaHunk, no, I wouldn't be doing it to "make money" but for the "fun" of it! For my own edification. I'm retired and "comfortable" financially. I've been watching all the ads on tv about those "online" colleges and universities and I thought I might look into it. I just thought they might be an alternative for people like me who are retired and wouldn't want to go to classes everyday. I seriously doubt that I'd end up being a staff writer on Rolling Stone! I would like to write a book about the funny things that have happened to me in life some of which I've related in here.[:o] So, I may not be looking for a degree so much as to sharpen my writing skills. And, after a few of the ideas and the feedback in here I'm now thinking about going over to Coastal Carolina University this week and seeing what they have by way of creative writing courses for credits or not. The Boston Herald columnist and WRKO Radio talk show host, Howie Carr said that writing is a craft not a profession. Ven, that's an interesting list! "Strand College of Hair Design!" Damn! I must be behind the times! I didn't realise that you need a degree to, design hair.

MzMia -> RE: Online Degrees. (1/27/2009 7:29:25 PM)
Popeye, many reputable and fully accredited colleges and universities offer online degree programs. Locally, the University of Maryland has many online courses and degree programs available. So many of these programs did not exist, when I finished college over 20 years ago. Like everything else you plan to do, you need to do the research and homework to find an accredited program that works for you. I plan to go back to school by the fall, and I hope to find an online program that works for me! Good luck Popeye! You can do it!

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