online masters worth anything?

Neena · 09-30-2006, 09:18 PM

has anybody even done online masters? what are your views?

jbusc · 10-23-2006, 03:13 AM

my university (USC) offers completely online master's degrees in engineering. The classes, lectures, HWs, tests, grades, etc. are all exactly the same as the on-campus students, and you recieve the exact same diploma when you graduate (there's no indication it was an online degree). So in that case the online degree is "worth" exactly the same. See http://den.usc.edu

merlinjones · 10-23-2006, 12:44 PM

I do not know much of engineering at all.

But a nice program like the one jbusc linked to is the only way to go with an online ba or masters. Make sure the school is on the up and up.

That seems like a swell program, btw.

311Griff · 10-23-2006, 01:03 PM

I agree with merlinjones... it depends on the school and its reputation. If you do an online masters program with a school never heard of, or a school that annoys people with too many advertising popups (e.g. Walden, Phoenix et al.), or a school that is obviously just there to get people through their programs "really fast" with high proprietary tuition rates, you may not get much respect for the degree.

mmom · 10-25-2006, 04:05 PM

I have heard from a student that Thomas Edison College www.tesc.edu has some good programs. It is a NJ state school.

DespSeekPhd · 11-25-2006, 03:42 AM

I'm actually going to pursue a masters in theology (church history) through the University of Wales. As far as online degrees go, most, if not all, "real" schools (such as USC) give you a degree without noting its online status. Providing it's a respected institution, it should be fine. More and more schools are doing this, which I think is great, because sometimes life situations don't allow people to drop everything and attend school wherever it happens to be. Good luck!

mammasita · 11-27-2006, 09:46 PM

I received my BSN and MSN in Ed online with the University of Phoenix and I am now working on my PhD in Distance Education with Capella University. When I talk to other students who have attended traditional universities and compare notes the education was very similar. I was exposed to students from around the world at University of Phoenix, expected to participate often and attend on a regular basis. The only main difference is there was no face-to-face interaction, but plenty of interaction. I love online learning. I work full time and wanted to continue my education but could not attend a brick and mortar and still work full time. I feel as qualified as the next person who has a MSN, I only choose to do it differently, Mammasita

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admisscouns · 03-31-2007, 03:13 PM

While the University of Phoenix is probably the best of the online schools not affiliated with an established college or university, credentials from University of Phoenix do not carry the same weight as those from other established schools. There is still a lot of suspicion about the caliber and quality of these programs.

TooRichForAid · 07-12-2007, 04:38 PM

Columbia has online for MS/Phd in Engineering. The degree will not say on-line. I think it targets internationas that cannot come to USA to study and busy professionals.

Hi-Power · 07-21-2007, 04:11 AM

I agree with 311Griff. On-line degrees are good as long as the school is well respected.

premed_dropout · 01-15-2009, 01:39 AM

If University of Phoenix weren't mired in the occasional media controversy, the degrees would probably be accepted at more workplaces. Intel Corporation will no longer re-imburse employees for educational costs incurred at University of Phoenix.

Management was unhappy with the overall value (compared to other degree programs.) Hopefully Intel will re-evaluate at some time in the future, and find sufficient merit in UOP's programs to reverse the current policy.

NetKid · 01-17-2009, 02:50 AM

imo, online degrees are great way to learn using your free time. But you should choose your university carefully because there are some FAKE universities offering FAKE degrees.

onlinestdnt · 06-17-2009, 07:52 PM

I have heard some good things about University Canada West (University Canada West | Enroll in Canada's Fastest Online Education Program) Although it isn't very well known it gets you a legit MBA fast to help on your career search.

katelehnhof · 06-18-2009, 06:45 PM

Think about it like this: The last time someone told you they had a Masters degree your first thought was probably, "Wow, good for them they must be disciplined and smart." This is more often the case than dissecting which school they went to. More education is never a bad thing.