Kaplan University. Is this a good place to get an online degree in IT?
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I attended Kaplan on line for almost two years. I really had a problem with how unorganized the school was. I also did not like how you dealt with a new adviser each term. Other then that I found the school layout easy to get around and I took my degree in criminal Justice then transferred. Good luck
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Let me begin by offering this warning--BE VERY CAREFUL!!  Yes, there are some online colleges that are legitimate; and there are others that are nothing more than degree mills. It is very important to recognize that all of these colleges are private institutions and are usually for-profit. That makes a huge difference when it comes time to validate your degree to either your employer or to another college.\n\nThere are several factors that you must consider.  First, what exactly do you want to accomplish with your degree. If the answer is personal satisfaction or perhaps a raise or promotion at work, then online may be the way to go. However, if you are looking to advance yourself with a master's or doctorate degree, like I am doing, then online may not be a viable route. For example, there are at least three online law schools--none of which are accredited by the American Bar Association. Without ABA accreditation, you cannot practice in Florida, which is where I live. So, online is not a viable option for me. \n\nSecond are the cost considerations. Online schools are typically outrageously expensive.  And there is no benefit to paying that additional fee. \n\nIf you are interested in obtaining your degree online, start with your local community college. Most community colleges are facing a funding crisis that prohibits them from building additional classrooms. As a result, many have turned to online versions of thei9r classes. They carry full college credit (make sure that they are regionally accredited) and the cost involved are quite reasonable--in some cases as low as $30 per credit hour.  \n\nI would try this route first and see if it will allow you to achieve your goals. Good luck!!
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Where prestige is concerned, individuals may still look down on people with online degrees, but companies are starting realize that people with online degrees aren't that different from those with traditional degrees. I think where you got your degree doesn't matter, as long as you know what your stuff. I know lots of people that spent 4 years in college and came out knowing nothing.\n\nA lot of them aren't accredited. Basically anyone with a website can say they're running an online university. However, some of them are actually just as good or better than traditional universities. You just have to do your research and make sure the one you choose is accredited. Find out what agency gave them their accreditation, what other schools are accredited by agency, make sure the education officials in the state where their home office is based has actually heard about them. Basically, cover all your bases.\n\nThe one I keep hearing about and seeing around is the University of Phoenix, so you might want to check them out. Maybe by doing some research on them might give you info on other online universities. \n\nAlso, many traditional universities are starting to catch on and are offering online classes, so you might want to chech that out as well.
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Back when I took it, in 1989 or so, I just used the practice test that they give you.  I've used Kaplan for a couple tests since then, and they have a pretty good idea of what to study.
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check to see how they are accredited but most of them aren't and your degree wont be worth the paper its printed on.\n\nmy school is a normal university that will offer some classes online, call your local university and see if they have the same thing.
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I am currently taking online courses and I think that the program is absolutely wonderful.  I am obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Science/Criminal Justice and I feel as though completing online courses are much better than going to an actual campus.  There are ways that you can find out by searching online...you can use these keywords:  "online education"  OR  "online degree programs".
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The biggest thing when looking for an online university is to check the accreditation. If they are a regionally accredited college the credits you earn (General Education) can be transferred to other Universities, like Ohio State or whatever. If it is a nationally accredited college, it is trash.\n\nYou should try looking into regionally accredited State Universities for working adults. Just go to the biggest school in your state (for me it's the University of Minnesota) and then ask them for a list of other state schools in the area. If your major university doesn't offer online classes, there is a good chance these colleges will, plus you have the opportunity to discuss your academic progress with a counselor. You also pay in state tuition rates as well.\n\nGood luck.
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Yes I have been attending Kaplan on line CJ program. It is awesome and self passed. I would say go for it. It is indeed nice doing it from home.
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Online degrees are for profit organizations with all decisions going to their stock holders. They want to get the maximum money out of people using the least resources. They do not care about your education and they usually charge around $30,000. They will likely help you pass what minimum expectations they ask of you, but there's not many employers that want to support such organizations as a credible source. They spend far more money advertising on TV and online than they do on the actual students.\n\nBecareful, some even call your house and say you'd make a good student. Everyone wants to be discovered.\n\nAIU\nPhonix Online\nDevry\n\n\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/online_universities.php
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Many traditional colleges offer web based cirriculium through their staff. While I was getting my Masters' One class I needed was full, but there was a web based class that they just opened. The freedom of the course was refreshing. I found you could work at your own pace and and tailor the class around your schedule. I took several web based courses after this and the level of interaction ranged based upon each professor, but the convience was excellent. By proper education I am assuming you mean professors who are dedicated to their subject and a degree that is viewed as approperate in today's buisness climate. If so then I would reccomend you find an accreddited college with an actual traditional campus that offers web classes. You can normally contact the school's administration dept to find out if they offer enough classes over the web to earn a degree. I would avoid any colleges that are web based only as they do not have the reputations of a traditional college and that becomes very important when you begin your job hunt with the degree.
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The best one I know is Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada.  It has been around for a very long time and specialized in distance learning more than 30 years ago.  It is very well recognized.
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I used to be a Director of a Transfer and Career Center at 2 different colleges in California, and my advice to you is if you have a vocational goal (some type of work you want to do, for example a writer, or a computer software engineer) then you really should talk to prospective employers and see what they think about on-line degrees. \n\nI know of University of Phoenix and more people are going that way, but my own philosophy is if you're going to do on-line work, combine that with standard in-person college work. Get at least 50% of your units in a well-known and respected college where you will actually meet with your instructor and class mates. Employers that I have talked to lately don't want to hire people with online credits only.
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Be cautious with online schools. Most "online" schools don't have good reps. Consider your options carefully. \n\nThere are reputable, "brick and mortar" schools that also offer degrees online. Their good reputation for their on-campus programs will flow over into their online program. I strongly recommend that you look at some of those. \n\nSome great universities that offer online degrees include:\n\nUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Denver\nUniversity of Maryland\nDuke University\nDrexel\nCarnegie Mellon\nPenn State\nBall State\nU Nebraska - Lincoln\nBabson\nWorcester Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Illinois\n\nAnd there are others. But in general, when you're looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their "brick and mortar" campus. \n\nGood luck.
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There are some reputable, brick and mortar (i.e., "real") universities that offer degrees via distance learning. Some of these universities are very, very good: Oxford University (UK), University of Massachusetts at Amherst, University of Maryland, Carnegie Mellon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and there are others. \n\nIn general, if you plan to pursue an online/distance learning degree, you'll get more bang for your buck if you get the degree from a university, like those above, which also have a strong on-campus degree program, because it's true - lots of employers frown on online degrees if they are from an online-only school, or a school that has a poor academic reputation in general. \n\nIn general, I would not recommend a distance degree to just anyone. If you can go to an on-campus program, your chances of actually completing the degree program are higher. Employers also tend to frown on some of the online programs. \n\nHowever, not all of us have the freedom in our lives to be able to get to a campus location - and if that's your situation, then a distance learning degree may be your only option. But if you decide to do distance learning, take it from me - I used to be a recruiter - and definately make sure it's accredited, and also only consider degrees from universities that have a good overall academic reputation. And definately, unless you have no other options, do not attend an "online-only" school.
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The key element that you should look for in an online degree it to make sure that the school is regionally accredited.  A few states (Colorado and Mississippi, I know off the bat) have a virtual community college site where you can take online courses from almost any of their community colleges.  You'll want to be very careful about technical degrees, though.  I have lots of students who are re-taking many of their classes at c.c. after they found out that companies won't accept their degrees from schools that aren't regionally accredited.
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Yes,there are many better choices than UoP. If you are interested I would advise you to visit Degree Discussion (http://www.degreediscussion.com/forums/) there are lots of people there who can help you. There is a lot of bad things being said about UoP and the way it operates. There are cheaper and more reasonable Online Marketing programs.\nFor example :\nBaker College (http://www.bakercollegeonline.com/index.cfm/degreeonline-program)\n\nRegis University\n(http://www.mbaregis.com/degrees_mbamktg.asp)\n\nUniversity of North Alabama\n(http://www2.una.edu/business/mba/index.html)\nor\n(http://www.columbiasouthern.edu/UNA/programs/marketing.html)\n\nThere are plenty more..that are at least as "affordable" as UoP, One thing to make sure is that all Colleges and Universities you consider are Regionally Accredited (if In the USA). You may or may not choose to go for Professional Accreditation(AACSB) but that is more about choice then acceptability(please note the only Professionally Accredited school I listed was the University of North Alabama and they are not accredited by AACSB by the lesser known ACBSP.) I would really recommend the Degree Discussion message board, a lot of people who have vast distance learning(DL) experience.
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Do a little research on average scores, score increases, cost to continue for longer than the standard time, instructor, etc. There are courses out there that have almost double the average score increase that Kaplan does, and for about half the price. Some even have DVD based courses that allow you to view the lectures whenever/wherever/as often as you like. Don't fall for the biggest is best spiel...then again if you do think that type of reasoning is valid, then those better courses might prefer that you go K*****, so as not to bring their own averages down.