Online Degrees

BarTopDancer · 02-08-2012, 04:10 PM

I did the Penn State World Campus program and got my BA in 2 years. I did bust my ass and went full time after the first semester (you have to prove that you can succeed/pass with full time load). And despite NirvanaMan's claims to the contrary, it's a real degree from the real PSU. Whether or not it's worth anything after this Sandusky mess is another story. (and no, I don't get referral bonuses, I'm just happy with the entire process).

Many traditional universities have online programs now. Tell her to check the in-state universities where she lives and even out of state if she wants to go to a particular school. I picked PSU because it's the "real" PSU and also because I could get in without taking complicated math.

For you, you may need to go back to community college and take some classes to refresh your credits (they do expire). But most community colleges have online programs now too. You can go to any in CA, GWC, OCC in OC are both excellent but I know the community colleges down there have online programs too.

Avoid any typical "online program" like the plague. They are nothing but degree mills and your diploma isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

RStar · 02-08-2012, 05:51 PM

Credits expire??

Dang, I suppose some of my 1977 credits may have gone the way of the Dodo.

02-08-2012, 04:10 PM	#1
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I did the Penn State World Campus program and got my BA in 2 years. I did bust my ass and went full time after the first semester (you have to prove that you can succeed/pass with full time load). And despite NirvanaMan's claims to the contrary, it's a real degree from the real PSU. Whether or not it's worth anything after this Sandusky mess is another story. (and no, I don't get referral bonuses, I'm just happy with the entire process). Many traditional universities have online programs now. Tell her to check the in-state universities where she lives and even out of state if she wants to go to a particular school. I picked PSU because it's the "real" PSU and also because I could get in without taking complicated math. For you, you may need to go back to community college and take some classes to refresh your credits (they do expire). But most community colleges have online programs now too. You can go to any in CA, GWC, OCC in OC are both excellent but I know the community colleges down there have online programs too. Avoid any typical "online program" like the plague. They are nothing but degree mills and your diploma isn't worth the paper it's printed on. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge Last edited by BarTopDancer : 02-08-2012 at 04:18 PM.
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Credits expire?? Dang, I suppose some of my 1977 credits may have gone the way of the Dodo. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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