Online Degree vs Online Cert's?

Hey people!
Question for you all:

What do you think of online Degrees from Accredited
Universities? I'm not talking about Degree mills here,
from real colleges?

I know you can "buy" a degree as well as buy a Cert.

Ive been posting on various message boards looking for any
feedback and thoughts about on-line degrees, would
appreciate your thoughts positive or negative.

Syncme
Thu Feb 17 11:35:02 CST 2005

"MarkInOregon" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:188201c5150f$ca47e810$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> Hey people!
> Question for you all:
>
> What do you think of online Degrees from Accredited
> Universities? I'm not talking about Degree mills here,
> from real colleges?
>
> I know you can "buy" a degree as well as buy a Cert.
>
> Ive been posting on various message boards looking for any
> feedback and thoughts about on-line degrees, would
> appreciate your thoughts positive or negative.

As long as it involves studying and the final result is knowing the subject.
Where you study is irrelevant.
Some, however may find it useful to be in a classroom setting with a trainer
to ask questions and be able to focus better.
Syncme

Rowdy
Thu Feb 17 12:12:13 CST 2005

"Syncme" <symcme@example.invalid> wrote in
news:eG3WFcRFFHA.2876@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl:

> As long as it involves studying and the final result is knowing the
> subject. Where you study is irrelevant.
> Some, however may find it useful to be in a classroom setting with a
> trainer to ask questions and be able to focus better.
> Syncme

untrue - my better half did her Masters via the new online method at her
university. she loved it. no driving. no parking. no group assignemnt
meetings. it was all online. and still achieved it's goal.

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anonymous
Thu Feb 17 12:14:39 CST 2005

>As long as it involves studying and the final result is
knowing the subject.
>Where you study is irrelevant.
>Some, however may find it useful to be in a classroom
setting with a trainer
>to ask questions and be able to focus better.
>Syncme


I totally agree! I have taught myself many things just
using books and on-line reference material so, I'm well
acquainted with not being in a classroom setting to learn
what I want.

Kat
Thu Feb 17 12:47:37 CST 2005


> untrue - my better half did her Masters via the new online method at her
> university. she loved it. no driving. no parking. no group assignemnt
> meetings. it was all online. and still achieved it's goal.
>
> --
> Rowdy Yates, MCNGP #39

Good for her Rowdy-

I'm also working toward my degree, and my school offers online versions for
some of the courses. Whnever that option is available, I take it. Commuting
to class a couple evenings a week- not something I like doing.

Also, as long as the schools reputable/certified, it doesn;t make a
difference if the degree was online or in class. The more appropriate
question is this- Is it better to have a degree or a cert. Depends on what
you want it for. But in general, a 4 year degree is going to be worth a hell
of a lot more than a 7 test certification which people can get from a boot
camp in 2 weeks.

IMHO

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MarkInOregon
Thu Feb 17 12:51:22 CST 2005

>untrue - my better half did her Masters via the new
online method at her
>university. she loved it. no driving. no parking. no
group assignemnt
>meetings. it was all online. and still achieved it's
goal.
>


Exactly!! Just like most here, getting the training books,
sitting down at the Comp and work through them, take a
test, not much different really, Except with on-line
learning you get to interact via live chats and
discussions with your fellow students.

The question is, Are employers accepting this medium as a
viable Degree as oppsossed to a "brick and mortar" college?

Tron2005
Thu Feb 17 12:58:38 CST 2005

I have my MCSE certifications and an Associates degree with a different
major. I make more money than some, but not all of my fellow co-workers who
have a B.A. degree. I also don't have the 30,000 dollars in debt. And
then there are the co-workers and bosses here that have only a High School
degree and make more money than us all.



<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0ff101c5151c$8bb30500$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> >As long as it involves studying and the final result is
> knowing the subject.
>>Where you study is irrelevant.
>>Some, however may find it useful to be in a classroom
> setting with a trainer
>>to ask questions and be able to focus better.
>>Syncme
>
>
> I totally agree! I have taught myself many things just
> using books and on-line reference material so, I'm well
> acquainted with not being in a classroom setting to learn
> what I want.

Briscobar
Thu Feb 17 13:07:33 CST 2005

In news:OErvlFSFFHA.3504@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
Kat <eternalbliss@NOSPAM.techie.com> rambled:
>
> --
> KAT , MCNGP #2
> http://www.mcngp.com/

#2?


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Kat
Thu Feb 17 13:05:21 CST 2005


"Tron2005" <shutup@shutup.com> wrote in message And
> then there are the co-workers and bosses here that have only a High School
> degree and make more money than us all.

It's the Executive Decision Model- if theres someone you don't like and you
can't fire them (they're in a union, say), yet you don't want to work with
them- Promote them!

<rant>I hate my job. Politics suck. And I really hate that 30% of the
employees in my IT dept, mostly the management, were hired cause they were
friends of someone. The job description requires a BA in Info Tech, 7 years
experience, etc. And yet, our call center manager is a former bra salesman.
Seriously. </rant>

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kpg
Thu Feb 17 13:15:49 CST 2005

> And yet, our call center manager is a former bra salesman.
> Seriously. </rant>

salesman or saleswoman?

If HE were a bra salesman why in the world would he quite that job?

kp "another job the High School councilor didn't mention" g

JaR
Thu Feb 17 13:17:20 CST 2005

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Briscobar climbed on a soapbox &
opined:

>> --
>> KAT , MCNGP #2
>> http://www.mcngp.com/
>
> #2?

Does c need to tell us something?

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Kat
Thu Feb 17 13:15:02 CST 2005

23nbFcPSFFHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> In news:OErvlFSFFHA.3504@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
> Kat <eternalbliss@NOSPAM.techie.com> rambled:
> >
> > --
> > KAT , MCNGP #29
> > http://www.mcngp.com/
>
> #29?
>

> Briscobar AT gmail DOT com

IFYPFY


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or something.

Kat
Thu Feb 17 13:24:25 CST 2005


> salesman or saleswoman?
>
> If HE were a bra salesman why in the world would he quite that job?
>
salesman- you'd be surprised at how many unattractive women there are :-)

--

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If everyone in the world sent me just 1 penny, I'd be, like, a millionaire
or something.

billLASTINIT
Thu Feb 17 13:25:37 CST 2005

kpg wrote:
>> And yet, our call center manager is a former bra salesman.
>> Seriously. </rant>
>
> salesman or saleswoman?
>
> If HE were a bra salesman why in the world would he quite that job?
>
> kp "another job the High School councilor didn't mention" g

Yes, ma'am, here at Joe's Department Store, we pride ourselves in making
ABSOLUTELY SURE that your brassier will fit PERFECTLY.

Now if you'll just follow that drooling salesman to your dressing room...

billLASTINIT
Thu Feb 17 13:27:47 CST 2005

JaR wrote:
> In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Briscobar climbed on a soapbox &
> opined:
>
>>> --
>>> KAT , MCNGP #2
>>> http://www.mcngp.com/
>>
>> #2?
>
> Does c need to tell us something?

Good gawd I know there was some serious discussions going on at the super
sekrit site, but I never guessed in a million years that something like
*that* was negotiable.

Perhaps it's kind of like when young girls write over and over "Mrs. John
Doe... MRS. John DOE"

Mrs. MCNGP #2?

Ping Consultant's wife.

JaR
Thu Feb 17 13:31:32 CST 2005

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Kat climbed on a soapbox & opined:

>> > --
>> > KAT , MCNGP #29
>> > http://www.mcngp.com/
>>
>> #29?
>>
>
>> Briscobar AT gmail DOT com
>
> IFYPFY

You mean; IFMPFY

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JaR
Thu Feb 17 14:26:12 CST 2005

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Kat climbed on a soapbox & opined:

> salesman- you'd be surprised at how many unattractive women there are :-)

No. Can't say that I'd be surprised at that at all.

On a related note, ya ever wonder what makes a med student choose a career
in proctology?

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billLASTINIT
Thu Feb 17 14:31:35 CST 2005

JaR wrote:
> In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Kat climbed on a soapbox & opined:
>
>> salesman- you'd be surprised at how many unattractive women there
>> are :-)
>
> No. Can't say that I'd be surprised at that at all.
>
> On a related note, ya ever wonder what makes a med student choose a
> career in proctology?

We praise the colorectal surgeon
Misunderstood and much maligned
Slaving away in the heart of darkness
Working where the sun don't shine
Respect the colorectal surgeon
It's a calling few would crave
Lift up your hands and join us
Let's all do the finger wave

When it comes to spreading joy
There are many techniques
Some spread joy to the world
And others just spread cheeks
Some may think the cardiologist
Is their best friend
But the colorectal surgeon knows...
He'll get you in the end!

Why the colorectal surgeon?
It's one of those mysterious things.
Is it because in that profession
There are always openings?

When I first met a colorectal surgeon
He did not quite understand;
I said, "Hey it's nice to meet you,
but do you mind if we don't shake hands?"

He sailed right through medical school
Because he was a whiz
Oh but he never thought of psychology
Though he read passages
A doctor he wanted to be
For golf he loved to play
But this is not quite what he meant...
By eighteen holes a day!

Praise the colorectal surgeon
Misunderstood and much maligned
Slaving away in the heart of darkness
Working where the sun don't shine!


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JaR
Thu Feb 17 14:41:49 CST 2005

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Frisbee® climbed on a soapbox & opined:

> We praise the colorectal surgeon
> Misunderstood and much maligned
> Slaving away in the heart of darkness
<<<Poem abridged for brevity>>>

*Dabs tear from eye*

That was very...er...moving.

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Rowdy
Thu Feb 17 14:54:17 CST 2005

not to mention that with a degree - you don't have to keep upgrading
every couple of years.


"Kat" <eternalbliss@NOSPAM.techie.com> wrote in
news:OErvlFSFFHA.3504@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl:

>
>> untrue - my better half did her Masters via the new online method at
>> her university. she loved it. no driving. no parking. no group
>> assignemnt meetings. it was all online. and still achieved it's goal.
>>
>> --
>> Rowdy Yates, MCNGP #39
>
> Good for her Rowdy-
>
> I'm also working toward my degree, and my school offers online
> versions for some of the courses. Whnever that option is available, I
> take it. Commuting to class a couple evenings a week- not something I
> like doing.
>
> Also, as long as the schools reputable/certified, it doesn;t make a
> difference if the degree was online or in class. The more appropriate
> question is this- Is it better to have a degree or a cert. Depends on
> what you want it for. But in general, a 4 year degree is going to be
> worth a hell of a lot more than a 7 test certification which people
> can get from a boot camp in 2 weeks.
>
> IMHO
>



--
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http://www.mcngp.com/
"Shhhh... Do you smell that? I think is't Albanian Goat Smegma!"
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Mike
Sun Feb 20 08:12:28 CST 2005


"JaR" <plente@spamsuxsofthome.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:Xns96007E857634Aplentespamsuxsofthom@207.46.248.16...
> In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Kat climbed on a soapbox & opined:
>
>> salesman- you'd be surprised at how many unattractive women there are :-)
>
> No. Can't say that I'd be surprised at that at all.
>
> On a related note, ya ever wonder what makes a med student choose a career
> in proctology?
>
The difference between a proctologist and a bartender is that the
proctologist only has to deal with one ässhöle at a time.

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MCNGP #XLI

JaR
Mon Feb 21 10:41:15 CST 2005

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Mike T. climbed on a soapbox & opined:

> ?ssh?le at a time.

I found myself tryint to pronounce that, and cracked up all over again.

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