online degrees

I was just wondering if anybody had any experiences or opinions about online
degree programs (bachelor's) . The schools that I see the most are Univ of
Phoenix & DeVry. Would this be something worth persuing opposed to just
attending college in person? Are these schools any good? If not, then what
are some good schools? And while I'm rattling off questions, can someone
please provide a real-world applicable answer to the differences in degrees
in computer science, IT & computer info systems (like what kind of job a
certain degree might be more suited for or if it even matters at all).

I've been to some school's websites & have read what they had to say, but I
know tht's not the whole story. It's always better to hear from people who
have first hand knowledge & experience. Any help would be greatly
appreciated!


Neal

Kevin
Mon Jul 21 16:28:00 CDT 2003

I went through Phoenix's program for instructors. They put us through
extensive training.

UoP has a "ground" school with it's related reputation. They aren't a fly
by night operation.

They expect a lot from the students. I think they may actually require more
work than ground schools as the whole accreditation of online schools is new
and they are erring on the side of caution.

University of Maryland also has some online courses, not sure if you can
complete a full degree online or not.


"Neal" <nkenya1@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:iJXSa.114017$Ph3.14495@sccrnsc04...
> I was just wondering if anybody had any experiences or opinions about
online
> degree programs (bachelor's) . The schools that I see the most are Univ
of
> Phoenix & DeVry. Would this be something worth persuing opposed to just
> attending college in person? Are these schools any good? If not, then
what
> are some good schools? And while I'm rattling off questions, can someone
> please provide a real-world applicable answer to the differences in
degrees
> in computer science, IT & computer info systems (like what kind of job a
> certain degree might be more suited for or if it even matters at all).
>
> I've been to some school's websites & have read what they had to say, but
I
> know tht's not the whole story. It's always better to hear from people
who
> have first hand knowledge & experience. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated!
>
>
> Neal
>
>

Politician
Mon Jul 21 16:52:41 CDT 2003

"Neal" <nkenya1@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:iJXSa.114017$Ph3.14495@sccrnsc04...
> I was just wondering if anybody had any experiences or opinions about
online
> degree programs (bachelor's) . The schools that I see the most are Univ
of
> Phoenix & DeVry. Would this be something worth persuing opposed to just
> attending college in person? Are these schools any good? If not, then
what
> are some good schools? And while I'm rattling off questions, can someone
> please provide a real-world applicable answer to the differences in
degrees
> in computer science, IT & computer info systems (like what kind of job a
> certain degree might be more suited for or if it even matters at all).
>
> I've been to some school's websites & have read what they had to say, but
I
> know tht's not the whole story. It's always better to hear from people
who
> have first hand knowledge & experience. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated!
>
>
> Neal
>
>

I have no opinion as to whether online degrees are better or worse than
onsite degrees. However, please be aware that University of Phoenix and
DeVry are "for profit" schools. Personally, I don't think it makes a
difference in regards to your education, but you will find a good chunk of
people in life who seem to think non-profit schools educate better than for
profit schools. Just something to be aware of before you choose your school.

Also, check your local community colleges. Many of them are offering their
traditional classes on-line. I think most people prefer the option of
attending online or onsite depending on the subject of the class.

--
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Gary
Tue Jul 22 13:16:11 CDT 2003

Check out University of Maryland University College at
www.umuc.edu its cheaper that UOP and you learn alot
better because its a normal semester.
>-----Original Message-----
>I was just wondering if anybody had any experiences or
opinions about online
>degree programs (bachelor's) . The schools that I see
the most are Univ of
>Phoenix & DeVry. Would this be something worth persuing
opposed to just
>attending college in person? Are these schools any good?
If not, then what
>are some good schools? And while I'm rattling off
questions, can someone
>please provide a real-world applicable answer to the
differences in degrees
>in computer science, IT & computer info systems (like
what kind of job a
>certain degree might be more suited for or if it even
matters at all).
>
>I've been to some school's websites & have read what they
had to say, but I
>know tht's not the whole story. It's always better to
hear from people who
>have first hand knowledge & experience. Any help would
be greatly
>appreciated!
>
>
>Neal
>
>
>.
>

Politician
Tue Jul 22 13:53:48 CDT 2003

"Gary" <ghayslip@cox.net> wrote in message
news:020501c3507d$54483be0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Check out University of Maryland University College at
> www.umuc.edu its cheaper that UOP and you learn alot
> better because its a normal semester.

What the hell is a "normal" semester, and who says you learn alot better
because of it?

--
Politician Spock
MCSA, CCEA, MCNGP #15
The MCNGP Team - We're here to help

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