sciongirl Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Anyone taken courses online?? I'm considering trying something and not sure if it's worth it, harder or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Just takes discipline on your part. It can be quite a bit more convenient since most schools record their live-chats so you can always come back and listen to the lesson later. Or if you just keep up with the required discussion posts, and study enough you might not even need to do that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 What will you be studying? And with what online school? Those can make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'd like to do Criminal Justice.. three school have jumped out at me so far, Phoenix, Kaplan and Everest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Just become a stripper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Just become a stripper. I will consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Just become a stripper. . youll make more this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'd like to do Criminal Justice.. three school have jumped out at me so far, Phoenix, Kaplan and Everest. Well I went to Devry and took a few online classes. My degree is Computer Information Systems with a track in Computer Forensics, which probably covers a lot of the things you would cover in Criminal Justice. If you are taking a "blowoff" class, or if reading the text book will be enough for you to learn from the class, I'd say go for it. You cant replace the face-to-face interaction, and someone explaining things to you, giving examples and if you have a question you just raise your hand and get an answer immediately. So in ex: taking a programming class online is a terrible idea, because there are too many variables and different situations that can come up, and you just get a better understanding of things face to face. But with the Forensics classes I took, I had no problem taking them online because its pretty straight forward, heres what you need to do, this is how you do it, here is what the law says, take a quiz and your done. Nothing that you cant learn by simply reading a textbook. There is still online discussion which does make things a little more interesting, or a pain in the ass if discussions are graded and you don't really have anything to add. At least that was my experience with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 ok thanks a lot... im going to continue to do some research on this... hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 ok thanks a lot... im going to continue to do some research on this... hmmm What are you looking to study? I have a sister in law that teaches at Columbus State and most of her courses are online and quality stuff. I remember feeling like online was a joke, but she's really changed my viewpoint. Contrasting that however, I'm looking to finish up my MBA and there it's more of a slant to not do online at "some schools" for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Just become a stripper. Your CR clients would make your house payment each month alone. You have the right idea do lots of research before you pull the trigger. I am taking my first online class at Franklin and it looks like it will be a ton of busy work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 What are you looking to study? I have a sister in law that teaches at Columbus State and most of her courses are online and quality stuff. I remember feeling like online was a joke, but she's really changed my viewpoint. Contrasting that however, I'm looking to finish up my MBA and there it's more of a slant to not do online at "some schools" for sure. Honestly, not sure what I want to do in the field but the whole thing interests me quite a bit. Plus I need to get out of IT. I hate it... Columbus State would be an option too.. didn't know they did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I've had friends that went to Phoenix, and it has it's plus and minus points. The plus is that if you put effort into it you can get a great education for a great price, the negative is that the degree may not be seen the same as the equivalent from a "real" university, whether or not that is true. I say grab any opportunity you have to improve yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 IT isn't bad but if you don't love it, then get out for sure. However, if you're good, look into Health Information Mgt with an IT Twist. I'm likely going to pursue this. Health care is big, has been and will be in the near to mid-term future. Managing information is always going to be hot too. It's the field I'm in now. I've done everything that will be taught in the MBA classes, I just need to follow up my 5yr degree now with a piece of paper. Anymore a standard Bachelors degree is expected. Even an MBA is desired for most all the jobs I'm going for and have had. I don't want to be left in the dust when an MBA or advanced degree is required and expected, which IMO, will not be more than a few years from now. Especially as business becomes more complex and the market more competitive. Kudos for making a go of it. Honestly, not sure what I want to do in the field but the whole thing interests me quite a bit. Plus I need to get out of IT. I hate it... Columbus State would be an option too.. didn't know they did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 That's in line with what I inferred above. Phoenix is better than nothing, but it's awfully expensive for what you get in terms of how it's viewed in the market place. I've had friends that went to Phoenix, and it has it's plus and minus points. The plus is that if you put effort into it you can get a great education for a great price, the negative is that the degree may not be seen the same as the equivalent from a "real" university, whether or not that is true. I say grab any opportunity you have to improve yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Check first that school, and the online program, has worthwhile accreditation. Phoenix has piss poor accreditation and is nearly a scam. Not sure I've heard about Everest even and know little of Kaplan. Basically if it's not a non-profit school then the accreditation is going to be lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 depends on the rep of the online degree. Stanford has some neat online options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 depends on the rep of the online degree. Stanford has some neat online options. thanks, ill look into Stanford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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