Need Advice about Online Education and Going Back to School Online

Help - Choosing a University by shortest time required to finish...

Ishq — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:53:01 GMT

I'm creeping up on 40, have a well established, professional and demanding career with a ton of travel and am doing well but I never finished college. (Originally communications/PR) Can someone suggest the best online university based on the following criteria:

- Shortest time to complete. I don't want to be buried in studies for 3 or 4 years. I want to get in and get out. The university isn't that important. Getting the / a degree quickly is. FYI - I have about 2 years worth of college credits from a Cal State and JC school but that was 18 years ago.
- Easiest work load. Again, my days are already jammed with work, travel and family. Easy and short over "big name" is fine.

As much as I hate to admit it, I'm looking for the easy way out. I'm willing to do the work required but am NOT looking for a regular 4 year university work load and time-line. Cost is also not that important.

Any insight, opinion, etc. is very appreciated.

~Ishq

Distance Learning, War, and I

aliadn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:29:20 GMT

Hello,

I am currently serving active duty in the US Army and am interested in doing some distance learning to facilitate the transition back to college when I get out. Basically I just want to take a few general studies courses like Math, English, History, etc... to knock out some of the boring classes I will have to do at some point or another to get any degree. I cant attend a normal university due to my constant training and deployments to the Middle East, and am shopping around for an online learning program that will most likely transfer its credits to an average state university. Ive done about a day of research so far and I was thinking about attending classes at University of Phoenix. I have come across some troubling reviews and posts about said university, and am reconsidering my options.

My questions are, should I stay with UoP since I don't plan on getting an all-out degree with them? Since I am in the military, money for classes is not an issue as they all get paid for while I am in. Would credits earned in UoP most likely be transferable to an average state university given that it is a regionally accredited university? If UoP is not the one I want, what university should I go with? Keep in mind, however, I have grown a lot in the service and unfortunately my terrible GPA from back in high school (<2.5) will not show that to any ivy league colleges, so it is unlikely that I would be accepted into their ranks.

A lot of this is new to me, so bear with me. Thank you for your time.

Dan

IELTS London

brianamorgan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:49:53 GMT

I will be working in London next year and I’m nervous and excited at the same time. I’m thinking if I should go on communication training first so that I am ready for my job. Do you think I should try IELTS London? What do you think guys?

Transfering credit

TIFFANYCORRINE — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:56:46 GMT

Is it complicated to transfer from a campus university to an online university? I have three years into a campus however my work hours are going to prevent me from going to the campus. They do not offer evening hours for classes. Thank you for your informations. How does finaincial aid work? Can I transfer my financial aid?

Education move advice needed

eharr — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:59:32 GMT

I will be completing my BA this December in General Studies-Yeah! My question is, I would like to pursue a career in Health Admin-(very interested in Hospice but not against any other areas). What should my next move be in pursuing a masters. Any advice at online schools to look at. I have noticed many masters program are for continuing/already employed in the health field. I have zero experience and also wish to stay away from the clinical side (I am aware of my shortcomings) Any and all advice would be great as I am failing to find a suitable next move. I also have amn interest in social work and had began my college education in that field many. many years ago. Is there a way to combine these in an education? Thanks for all and any advice!

Architecture

architect — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:15:29 GMT

Dear all,

I want to earn an accredited degree in architecture.

Is there anywhere to do this?

Thank you and regards,

Architect.

Advantage/s of Distance Learning

liezelleesmade — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:04:14 GMT

Distance learning is one of the fast growing trend in the field of education...

What makes distance learning different from an on-campus learning? Would this be as effective as the actual learning gained from the school? How can you convince people to make this an alternative tool?

Online Intro to Computer Applications course MS office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

malaikagl2002 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:01:34 GMT

Hi,

one of the classes needed for my program is an intro so MS office applications specifically Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint. I am wondering if there is a self paced online course I could take for credit. Ideally I'd love an open start type of course which I could do anytime. I was hoping to do it during the holiday break (dec-jan) Also, if at all possible I'd love to keep the cost below $100 per credit hour. Does such a class exist?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Susan

Higher grade, better future?

Erwiin92NL — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:28:58 GMT

Hi,

I'm a 16 year old boy who is at a higher grade of the secondary school in the Netherlands.
But last time, i tought why am i doing this. I mean, it gets a little bad with me on school.
Is this the right place for me, or am i only doing for a high education and a better future.

But do you think it is true? When you have a beter education , will je become richer and have a better future?
O even with low grades you can make a lot of money and have a good future.
When you have own experience , please tell.

Sorry for my English, i'm coming out of the Netherlands.

Greetings, Erwin

AACSB Distance / External / Limited Residency PhD/DBA

ethanre — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:17:18 GMT

Hi, This is my first post here.

I am looking for help finding AACSB Distance / External / Limited Residency PhD/DBA in Business - In one of these areas: Marketing, Management, Org Mgmt, Technology Mgmt, or HR.

Why AACSB Doctoral? I would like to move from my current career in Technology to Academia and become a tenured professor in a Biz Dept.

Why Distance / External? I have a full time job, leaving a secure job is not something I am willing to undertake, not in this economy.

Where? I am looking for programs in the US / Canada or Europe only. Taught in English. I prefer N.America programs since I am in the US.

Thanks for your help in advance!

Ethan

Want to learn multiple languages….

wilsonmoore44 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:17:18 GMT

Last year we all friends planned a big holiday and there we hired a guide who was very fluent at so many languages. I was greatly impressed by him and just made my mind too to learn multiple languages. How can I accomplish this? Please come up with your valuable suggestions.

Career Stimulus Package

ougrad — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:47:45 GMT

I would like to submit an application for the Career Stimulus Package however if I start fresh it states that my email has aleady been submitted for the offer which is true however my application has not been submitted as of yet. ougrad

Trying not to get overwhelmed...but want to begin a PhD program soon!

momof3 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:42:44 GMT

There are so many options out there, yet my main concern is finding a well-respected online university. If I am going to pay as much as a doctoral program demands, I want it to be top notch. I am interested in industrial/organizational development...leading to a consulting career. Any suggestions? Fielding looks reputable, but expensive. Which online universities are well-respected in this field???

Start off with a Associates or Just Directly for a Bachelors?

RDB85 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:18:12 GMT

So I know we've had the recession in the past year and some say things are looking up. Now I've never had any college experience and it does take at least 1 1/2 - 2 years to get the minimum degree (a associates). Now I know no one can predict what the job markets going to be like in 2-4 years but I'm just wondering if I was interested in a job/career in the IT field would it be more logical to wait and get a bachelors or start off with a associates and go from there? Does it depend more on how much I can or want to invest in education?

Also on another topic in my head, I REALLY am more interested in the network field but also curious about web design. Does anyone know programs that combines both in any sort, like one has a major core into one criteria and has a intros into the other?

online high school

dani1020 — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:52:48 GMT

ive been looking into joining james madison high school, but everytime i call to get more information about the school the people there are very quick to ask me what my credit card number is to get me started right away..this makes me think they're only looking to get my money and i fear the diploma is fake..can anyone tell me that they know for a fact that the diploma is real and this school isn't just a scam??

Online Education VS Traditional Education

MarkArgosino — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:32 GMT

What do you think is better? Online Education or Traditional Education? What I meant by traditional is going to school, to the classroom with a teacher in front. I think Traditional Education is better because you interact with other people and you experience the lesson hand-in-hand. I would like to know your opinion about this because I'm an upcoming teacher.

Finding a school

manu — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:30:25 GMT

Hi I was wondering if anyone here could help me.

Im looking for a fairly cheap school, to take a handful of courses at. It has to be accredited. I'd really like one that allows me to start whenever Id like, as opposed to fall/spring/summer schedules, but that doesn't have to be the case. I took some through a community college once, but some of the courses required coming to campus a couple of times, and thats not an option for me anymore. I would also prefer a school that doesn't require that I go through the entire regular application process(transcripts, test scores, etc) . Christian schools are also a plus, but not a requirement.

I was recommended Taylor University, everything looks great, but the tuition is $275 a credit hour, and thats a little difficult to pay out of pocket right now.

If anyone knows of any schools they think might fit this, or just some with really cheap tuition, please let me know. Thanks

Medical Billing and Coding

kitkat — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 22:29:55 GMT

I'm looking in online classes since I have no time to go to school. Have you heard of Herzing College? If so what do you rate them?

Has anybody had any experience with Penn Foster Web Design Courses?

Elisah — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:32:17 GMT

I'm looking into taking web design and web design advanced and java. Any feed back with their program would be appreciated.

Education for better employment

Nadya — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:19:40 GMT

Situation is following:

Currenly I live in USA.
I have Masters degree in Finance, by University of Latvia (EU). My spouse has high school degree.
Since overseas degree are not really worthy for USA companies, we had decided to get back to school together, and online education is our choice.

We had studied web-design by various online courses, like lynda.com, plus books, etc.

Now the skills and some practice are in place, but resumes require an upgrade.

Probably we need to find a college, which degree is recognized by employers, and ideally, this college got to have an option to pass exams when you feel ready.
E.g. some subjects are known well and we don't really need lectures, just straight to the exam.

Any advice would be highly appreciated!

fast language learning website - survey

tk123 — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:50:32 GMT

Hi,

I'd like to know whether you would be interested in a learning system enabling you to assimilate much knowledge in a very short period of time. To be precise, it would make the vocabulary learning faster by optimizing time of repetitions of individual words thanks to a cutting edge algorithm.

Thanks, regards.

educational software

millicentpangilinan — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:28:02 GMT

Is educational software has bad effects on students? im new here

Any advice for next step

eharr — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:09:12 GMT

I will be graduating in Dec. 09 with a B.A. in General Studies (just to get my first degree completed, I began in 1990 and finally able to finish). I am interested in the health field, admininstration, hospice, gerontology but have looked to a new first direction of Pharmacology, tech, etc. Any advice on what my next step should be in education. Eventually, I would like to look into the Pharm. D. degree but I have noticed I must start from the beginning. Can my B.A. help me at all in this field? Should I begin with just the certification of a Pharm Tech or do I have other options? I have asked many working professionals for their advice and have had little luck so I thought someone here may have some advice. Any and all is greatly appreciated. I might add, while I had been working, it was not in the medical field but business admin and purchasing, so I have zero experience under my belt.