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Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:32 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.
Masters classes - yes, Bama offers a lot.
Undergrad - not so much. Only a few degrees fully online. That's the norm.
As of this moment in time, most of the people interested in an online degree already have a bachelor's degree so they are looking at graduate school. Alabama actually offers more doctoral degrees fully online than undergraduate.
I, for one, believe it will change eventually. Not because 18 year olds will suddenly not want to go to a college campus and chase tail, because eventually, like in the case of Arizona State, they will not be able to handle the number of students and declining state budgets will not allow them to build $50 MM dorms and academic buildings.
I went to a convention last summer at SUNY Buffalo where the chancellor of the SUNY system projected 60 percent of their classes being taught online only by 2025. One of the models that state universities may start using is higher admission standards to become resident students.
For example:
High school senior 3.7 GPA and 25 ACT - Welcome to the University of Alabama. Here is your dorm key.
High school senior 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT - You can attend your freshman year online. If you make the cut, you can come to campus.
This post was edited on 2/11/16 at 10:34 am
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:34 am to NYCAuburn
OP has been thoroughly taken to task in this thread. Didn't accomplish what he wanted.
I enjoyed reading it.
I enjoyed reading it.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:36 am to StopRobot
Ahhh. Well I guess I was partially onto something ha. A decent amount, just not the most desirable degrees out there.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:36 am to secuniversity
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OP has been thoroughly taken to task in this thread. Didn't accomplish what he wanted.
WTF are you talking about?
Eta, sorry you cant have a rational discussion without your insecurities creeping through.
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Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:37 am to JustGetItRight
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any different on a resume than those earned from sitting in the classroom. It simply say "University of XXX". There's no asterisk.
Correct.
However - in the interview now as a conversation starter I'll ask about the interviewee's experience at X university which will usually let me know if they completed it online or not
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:38 am to anc
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most of the people interested in an online degree already have a bachelor's degree
I went and looked at the AU online undergrad they offer, which is accounting, it is only offered for secondary majors or people who already have an undergrad. I wish more opportunities were offered with this type of degree. I am currently looking for a specific major in a program like this but can only find it in the diploma mills
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:39 am to NYCAuburn
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I didnt make this about football
No, I did. I had to make the same argument to a friend in order to convince him to get his arse back to school and finish his degree.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:40 am to NYCAuburn
So I think we've come to understand that online can be a great resource and it's ultimately no different in effect than being on campus. For working people who can't relocate it's a fantastic option.
In reference to the commercial, it's been out a few years and I cringed when I first heard it because I knew the Rant would have a field day. It's been brought up multiple times.
But if you understand the enormous transformation and expansion our University has undergone since Saban it makes sense. Football is in fact a huge draw to our university. It's what we are known for throughout the country. It's the best way to market our institution. In terms of money and fan support, we would be absolute fools to shun our "sidewalkers." And if some douchebag is gonna rip on your for being a sidewalker, well now you can do something about that. Come on in.
In reference to the commercial, it's been out a few years and I cringed when I first heard it because I knew the Rant would have a field day. It's been brought up multiple times.
But if you understand the enormous transformation and expansion our University has undergone since Saban it makes sense. Football is in fact a huge draw to our university. It's what we are known for throughout the country. It's the best way to market our institution. In terms of money and fan support, we would be absolute fools to shun our "sidewalkers." And if some douchebag is gonna rip on your for being a sidewalker, well now you can do something about that. Come on in.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:41 am to NYCAuburn
This will be the future of NCAA athletics. No actual classroom time required. Have academic advisors do nearly all your online work for you.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:42 am to TheJones
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which will usually let me know if they completed it online or not
Which is relevant how?
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:42 am to TheJones
So you have a 22 year old and a 27 year old who just got their degrees. You would take the 22 year old who went to Alabama, over the 27 year old who just finished online?
I think there is just some stigma around those degrees because it's a new thing. They are going to be the norm pretty soon and most people returning to online classes have held jobs and paid bills before. So I am going to hire the 27 year old who has credit, a car and possibly a mortgage. I was a piece of shite coming out of school and knew absolutely nothing about anything haha.
I think there is just some stigma around those degrees because it's a new thing. They are going to be the norm pretty soon and most people returning to online classes have held jobs and paid bills before. So I am going to hire the 27 year old who has credit, a car and possibly a mortgage. I was a piece of shite coming out of school and knew absolutely nothing about anything haha.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:44 am to NYCAuburn
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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
True online programs are designed for adults returning to college, but also have full time jobs. They aren't really meant (yet, at least) for students who are fresh out of high school.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:49 am to skrayper
And you'd be a fool to hold that against someone. Working, raising kids, paying bills AND getting a degree online is much more difficult than spending 4 years on campus just going to class 12-15 hours a week and partying.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:50 am to skrayper
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True online programs are designed for adults returning to college
Yes, like AU's accounting undergrad and many other schools(Im sure bama has a few in there[undergrad]) that are a secondary degrees(not grad degrees).
I wish they would offer more
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They aren't really meant (yet, at least) for students who are fresh out of high school.
They will evolve to this scale, I am not sure I agree with it completely.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:50 am to TheCosbySweater
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Which is relevant how?
Read below
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So you have a 22 year old and a 27 year old who just got their degrees. You would take the 22 year old who went to Alabama, over the 27 year old who just finished online?
I think there is just some stigma around those degrees because it's a new thing. They are going to be the norm pretty soon and most people returning to online classes have held jobs and paid bills before. So I am going to hire the 27 year old who has credit, a car and possibly a mortgage. I was a piece of shite coming out of school and knew absolutely nothing about anything haha.
So you immediately jumped into assuming that I prefer applicants that did not finish online
Anyways, my field is small and I am heavily involved in research. What I've noticed over the past 3-4 years is that folks that complete graduate degrees online have less hands on experience in research and there are less folks I can call around to get a feel for qualities that I cannot measure in an interview.
That's all. If they're on campus they typically do more research. That usually puts me in contact with the faculty they worked with which gives me more information about the applicant. There are red flags for students on campus that don't get heavily involved in research in my field. I like to know these things
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:53 am to NYCAuburn
Which degree are you talking about?
Bama's online nutritionist program is one of the top in the nation. We have a bunch more that are blended: you attend some courses at satellite locations, you take some online, you take some as independent study, etc.
Bama's online nutritionist program is one of the top in the nation. We have a bunch more that are blended: you attend some courses at satellite locations, you take some online, you take some as independent study, etc.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:57 am to NYCAuburn
I don't know anyone who has an online degree (that I know of). Anyone met/know a person that has been successful after doing this?
Posted on 2/11/16 at 10:58 am to HarryBalzack
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Which degree are you talking about?
I was asking. I have only heard the commercials and was unfamiliar with this at AU and ask the question, hence the thread
Posted on 2/11/16 at 11:00 am to NYCAuburn
Ah, UA is actually one of the leaders in this, right now. 10% of UA students are online.
https://bamabydistance.ua.edu/ has all the info.
btw - you'd have no way to know that the degree was earned online, as UA transcripts it all the same.
https://bamabydistance.ua.edu/ has all the info.
btw - you'd have no way to know that the degree was earned online, as UA transcripts it all the same.
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