Anyone know a good Online College?
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In general, I always recommend that people look at online degree programs from schools that have a strong reputation offline - their brick-and-mortar college has a good rep, so thus their distance learning program is often also respected. So, rather than U Phoenix, I'd also suggest that you check first with your local colleges, especially your state colleges. If you can go online to a state college as an instate student, you get the instate tuition rate - which is often a HUGE discount. If nothing in state appeals to you, then check for reputable colleges that also offer online/distance learning programs. \n\nSome reputable colleges that offer distance degrees, off the top of my head:\n\nRensellaer Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst\nUniversity of Maryland\nWorcester Polytechnic Institute\nThe New School for Social Research\nCarnegie Mellon\nUniversity of Denver
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There are many schools out there that are reputable that offer on line degree programs. University of Maryland, Drexel University, University of Baltimore, Nova Southeastern University are all traditional that have very good on line degree programs and they are accepted by industry. When you receive your degree it won't say "Online Drexel University" it will be the same degree that traditional students get. Just stay away from University of Phoenix and American Intercontinental University. These maybe accredited schools but they are not schools with good reputations.
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JustColleges has a decent listing of colleges that offer online psychology degrees. You can request information for free from them and they'll send you brochures and even contact you.\nHere is a direct link:\n\nhttp://www.justcolleges.com/online/psychology.htm
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Most "online" schools don't have good reps, and U Phoenix, in general, doesn't have a great rep with employers. Like you, I've also heard that people attending online programs graduate with less frequency than people who attend campus-based schools. Consider your options carefully. \n\nThere are reputable, "brick and mortar" schools that offer degrees online. Their good reputation for their on-campus programs will flow over into their online program. \n\nSo to be quite blunt, an online OR an offline degree from U Phoenix, or Devry, or ITT, will only get you so far, because the reputations of these schools isn't the greatest. A degree of any sort from UMass Amherst, or U Nebraska Lincoln, or U Maryland, will likely be seen as more acceptable by more employers, and may, therefore, get you further. \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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Try the university of ATHABASCA in Alberta, Canada.  They do online/distant learning too, and are highly recommended!
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I am going for a graphic design degree at Mt. Sierra and love it. I have a BA already from an on campus school and I have had a better experience with the online classes. About.com has some great information on distance learning and I would highly recommend doing research first and asking a lot of questions. About.com has a great suggestion list of questions to ask an admissions representative. It helped me immensely and I am 100% convinced I made the right decision.\n\nGood luck :-)
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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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you might want to refine your question a bit...are you asking if there is such a thing, or are you asking if they are a good idea?  There are such things, i imagine, since there are online college diplomas, but as far as getting one, you might be better off with a more traditional route..if not highschool, then maybe night classes...there is more to be learned than just what is in the books.
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GOOGLE! In the same shoes you are... talk about HOURS of research... best bet is collegeboard.com, go to for students, then click college finder, then select your criteria (independant learning, wired, distance/correspondance, stuff along those lines) then click show me results. there will probably be some 400 schools that offer distance learning.... its actually been a great help to me :-)\n\nPS> don't forget to type in what kind of classes you want the school to offer, narrows down the search a bit.
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try nevada state college in las vegas Nevada
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Athabasca University - as far as I know it is the biggest online degree/post grad uni in canada - Guelph, Waterloo have online masters programs as well...all very reputable.\n\nhttp://www.athabascau.ca/
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go to the University of Phoenix and they are the one good and accredited collage on the internet.
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go to a college website.
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in Chennai their is many institutions that u can choose don't think of online \nmaya accadamy of advanced cinimatics is one of the best institutions
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Check with some of your local colleges. Many of them probably offer online classes. My local community college offers about 200 classes online.
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look at the colleges 2 see if they have any programs. good luck...
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If Devry and U Phoenix are really your only two options, I think Devry has a better rep with employers. Go to Devry. The education there tends to be more practical. \n\nHowever, I don't think those are your only choices. While it's true that you need to get your degree via distance learning, look into schools that have better reputations - schools that have good reps as brick and mortar universities, and which also offer degree programs online. \n\nSome great universities that offer online degrees include:\n\nUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Denver\nUniversity of Maryland\nCarnegie Mellon\nPenn State\nBall State\nU Nebraska - Lincoln\nWorcester Polytechnic Institute\n\nAnd there are others. In fact, contact your own state college, or check their website. They may offer an online degree. If they do, then you'll not only get your degree, but you'll also pay instate tuition - a huge plus. \n\nGood luck!