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re: Online Undergrad Degrees, Which Schools Are Offering These?
Posted on 2/11/16 at 9:36 am to NYCAuburn
Posted on 2/11/16 at 9:36 am to NYCAuburn
There are a few programs that are fully online at most SEC schools.
Alabama has a BS in Commerce and Business Administration and a BS in Human Environmental Services.
MSU has a BS in Meteorology and in Technology Education
Auburn has a BS in Accounting
Right now, online degrees tend to be mostly graduate. Most places offer at least a MBA (even Vanderbilt). Smaller colleges are starting to offer more and more online undergraduate degrees - its a great source of revenue with very little overhead. Schools like the University of West Alabama have become profitable since offering online degrees instead of being a drain on the state's budget.
I teach both online and face-to-face courses. I deliver the same material. Some students have to hear me deliver it, others have to read through presentations and ask questions.
As far as online being "Mickey Mouse," Its really not like that if your online degree comes from a brick and mortar college (Strayer, Kaplan, Phoenix, etc. are diploma mills that do look Mickey Mouse).
Penn State and Arizona State have excellent online colleges. ASU is moving toward having their entire freshmen class be completely online by 2020. So, while now it makes more sense for working professionals that want to get a graduate degree, there is somewhat a move toward serving the undergraduate.
If you are interested in seeing what an online class really can look like, check out the EdX project here. A bunch of colleges are putting classes online for free. Some, like Arizona State, will convert them to credit for you after you take them. The Math in Sports class from Notre Dame is excellent.
Alabama has a BS in Commerce and Business Administration and a BS in Human Environmental Services.
MSU has a BS in Meteorology and in Technology Education
Auburn has a BS in Accounting
Right now, online degrees tend to be mostly graduate. Most places offer at least a MBA (even Vanderbilt). Smaller colleges are starting to offer more and more online undergraduate degrees - its a great source of revenue with very little overhead. Schools like the University of West Alabama have become profitable since offering online degrees instead of being a drain on the state's budget.
I teach both online and face-to-face courses. I deliver the same material. Some students have to hear me deliver it, others have to read through presentations and ask questions.
As far as online being "Mickey Mouse," Its really not like that if your online degree comes from a brick and mortar college (Strayer, Kaplan, Phoenix, etc. are diploma mills that do look Mickey Mouse).
Penn State and Arizona State have excellent online colleges. ASU is moving toward having their entire freshmen class be completely online by 2020. So, while now it makes more sense for working professionals that want to get a graduate degree, there is somewhat a move toward serving the undergraduate.
If you are interested in seeing what an online class really can look like, check out the EdX project here. A bunch of colleges are putting classes online for free. Some, like Arizona State, will convert them to credit for you after you take them. The Math in Sports class from Notre Dame is excellent.
This post was edited on 2/11/16 at 9:46 am
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Posted on 2/11/16 at 9:39 am to NYCAuburn
I teach at a university . Your transcript does not denote whether or not a class was taken online . We have an online Mba program . The transcript and diploma does not denote whether the degree was obtained online or not
Posted on 2/11/16 at 9:42 am to TheCheshireHog
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He's not talking about Westerm Govenors University.
Nothing wrong with a degree from there either - that University is not a for-profit diploma mill, like Phoenix.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 9:46 am to anc
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online degrees tend to be mostly graduate.
I think online grad degrees(depending on the major) are really where the industry should be. Of course with some on-site work(like most do)
I can see see taking courses online for an undergrad, but IMO most undergrad should be on location. Maybe it was just my majors and the classes I took(even non-major) but I gained a lot from direct interaction with professors and students. My main degree(Entrepreneurship), I dont see how it could be done without direct interaction.
I would however like to gain another major/degree to my current and wish they would offer it as an online program(I dont really want/need a post grad degree in it)
Posted on 2/11/16 at 9:49 am to NYCAuburn
Even Ivy League schools are offering more and more online options. I know Columbia offers a full Engineering Masters online. I'm not sure if any of them offer online Bachelors Degrees, though.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 9:59 am to NYCAuburn
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I can see see taking courses online for an undergrad, but IMO most undergrad should be on location.
Eh, with the advancements in technology there's no real reason to do this - especially if you're referring to continuing education. Honestly, unless a degree requires some form of hands-on effort (like a medical degree), brick and mortar degrees will start too look more like a waste of money.
With how expensive colleges are these days, requiring people to live on campus and such is just an additional expense, as well as purchasing books (while online universities can provide electronic versions much, much cheaper).
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:07 am to RoyalAir
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In actuality, I'd rather have a working adult who earned a degree online in her off hours than someone who spent four years at a glorified summer camp. An online degree from a legit school while that person is putting food in on the table shows ambition and work ethic.
I'm outing myself as a "typical sidewalk bammer" but I didn't get a degree of any kind until I was 35. I was told at my annual job review that I had climbed as far as I could in the company without a formal education in engineering so that night I started looking for an online school. I settled on Harcourt which was affiliated with Penn State. It's an accredited school but I'm not kidding myself into thinking that my associates in mechanical engineering technology degree is going to blow any doors open. The coursework was all open book obviously but the proctored exams were legit. If you didn't know the material, you were screwed.
Honestly, I'm not sure if I got any practical benefits from the school other than just being able to say that I have the piece of paper. I had already been in an engineering office working as a level 3 designer for 12 years before I took a single class. What I can say though is that you're right about the ambition, discipline and work ethic that it takes to work full time and then come home and study while you can hear your 4 year daughter playing in the next room.
The education that someone gets online might be in question but the commitment that it takes to get it shouldn't be. It was one of the toughest things I've ever done.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:10 am to NYCAuburn
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Bama people in the know, what's up with this program? is it 100% online?
College of Continuing Studies Distance Learning Program is both online and onsite.
Education isn't about football, you can still be an Auburn fan with a degree from Alabama.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:12 am to DaBama
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but I didn't get a degree of any kind until I was 35.
I think in your case an online degree is beneficial, for a fresh out of high school/twenty-something that has not had any experience, not so much
This post was edited on 2/11/16 at 10:14 am
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:14 am to NYCAuburn
I agree with that.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:15 am to stat19
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Education isn't about football, you can still be an Auburn fan with a degree from Alabama.
I didnt make this about football, except the reference to the commercial where Alabama does make it about football
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:17 am to NYCAuburn
Alabama is actually one of the best in the country with online degrees. They offer essentially every major and the school's name is pretty well known throughout the country. Also, you wouldn't have to put that you went to Alabana "online" onto your resume. So I don't know how it would look Mickey mousey? If anything, the online class would be a harder degree to complete haha. I am sure sitting in your boxers and doing homework is cool... But actually teaching yourself business calculus or micro biology on the couch? No thanks.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:21 am to TheCosbySweater
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They offer essentially every major
He is referring to fully online. I think they only offer one or two degrees fully online
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:22 am to TheCosbySweater
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So I don't know how it would look Mickey mousey?
I never claimed it to be
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:22 am to StopRobot
I have no clue
I honestly have no clue how any online courses work for any school.
I honestly have no clue how any online courses work for any school.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:25 am to StopRobot
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He is referring to fully online. I think they only offer one or two degrees fully online
I am pretty sure they offer a ton of degrees online. My brother looked into getting his masters there and I am pretty sure they even had a nursing degree online. I could be wrong, but I am positive you can get numerous degrees and a few basic like business management.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:25 am to Wallacewade04
Most of the major classes offer an online section or two. You register for them like any other class and follow the schedule. There's no difference in grading, transcript, whatever. A regular on campus student could (and often do) take an entire semester's worth of online, easily.
Isn't that what Cam Newton did at Auburn?
Isn't that what Cam Newton did at Auburn?
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:27 am to NYCAuburn
Sorry NYC, I was referring to the first response you got on the thread. Wasn't directed toward you
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:28 am to genro
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Isn't that what Cam Newton did at Auburn?
He took some online classes. I believe Manziel took all online classes his final year
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:29 am to TheCosbySweater
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I am pretty sure they offer a ton of degrees online. My brother looked into getting his masters there and I am pretty sure they even had a nursing degree online. I could be wrong, but I am positive you can get numerous degrees and a few basic like business management.
Referring to undergrad only. here is a list. They offer a few. Most schools offer graduate degrees fully online.
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