Can you get at job with an online Bachelor's degree from an DETC school?

Does it matter where you go to get a BS as long as you have it? Do employers care about if your education is accreditted nationally or regionally. Am I wasting time and money going to an online school? Will I get Job?

You should definitely consider attending an online college... but only if it is regionally accredited. There are just too many good colleges offering online degrees to waste your time on one that is not regionally accredited.

About online degrees:

Although some might say an online degree will be easier to earn, or will not be respected by employers, that is simply not the case.

Your degree will be identical to the degree conferred upon traditional brick-and-mortar students. When you hang your Penn State or Syracuse degree on the wall or list it on your resume, you will get the same amount of respect as someone who attended classes in person. And as an online student myself, I can assure you, the programs are every bit as rigorous!

There are over 950 colleges with online programs, so there is definitely a program out there that should meet your needs. In fact, dozens of well-known, respected universities ranked in the Top 100 by U.S. News offer online programs (Penn State, Syracuse, Boston U, University of Illinois, and so on). Even Ivy League universities are catching on: http://www.online-college-blog.com/inde ... tificates/

Unfortunately, when you type in "online college" in a search engine, most of the time, all you see are the for-profit schools because they pay big bucks out in advertising. Don't settle for a for-profit school, attend a state school or well-known university instead.

About the classes...

The best feature of an online degree is flexibility. I have attended traditional classes and online classes, and I prefer the online format.

As an online student, I am able to work full-time and carry a full-time course load. You can also afford to be picky about your program of study. For example, I attend Columbia College and they offer 8 week terms. In a single year, I can earn 30 hours, just like a regular student attending campus. In fact, if you carry a high GPA, you can apply for an academic overload and earn up to 45 hours per year. Throw some CLEP or DSST exams into the mix and you'll have your degree in no time.

In terms of academics, as I mentioned previously, classes are every bit as challenging as traditional classes. In fact, I would say I work harder as an online student than I ever did when I was attending night classes.

Tuition Cost

If you shop around, online colleges can be more economical than traditional schools. I earned my first two years at a community college in Texas offering online classes (Central Texas College). My classes were just $50 per credit hour (apx. $150 per course). Then, I transferred to Columbia College where I pay $205 per credit hour (which is about the same as what I would pay at the university in my city).

Since I'm an online student, I keep a blog about online classes... some of my posts might be able to help you out... http://www.online-college-blog.com

Can you become a CSI with a online bachelor degree for criminal justice or forensic science? Can you become a CSI with a online bachelor degree for criminal justice or forensic science?

For starters, what do you think a CSI is? If you are thinking of the TV show, that job does not actually exist. What they portray is a composite of several jobs performed by separate individuals.

Is there anyone out there trying to get a bachelor degree online? Can you share your info with me? ?

Just looking to see how the online experience is going. I will be enrolling in about a week for online bachelor of arts in social science degree.

That is a very broad question, as there are various methods of online instruction. However, for the most part it involves the use of individual and group written assignments such as papers, discussions conducted in an online board. These methods are asynchronous, meaning you attend at various times that may be different from others. Other more advanced institutions are using webcasting, podcasting, PowerPoint voiced lectures, live chats, etc.

Having been in this industry for over 5 years as an instructor and before as a student, I have seen this method of facilitation of course grow significantly through the years taking advantage of the newest technology in most cases. I have been involved with nearly 10 different institutions at different capacities as a consultant, course developer, and instructor. The principal advantage is flexibility, but such advantage requires personal discipline (the main disadvantage). If the course is done properly, the instructor is involved and available to you daily. This may not be at the same time you are, but the response to your questions should come within 24 hours.

Online courses tend to vary in price, so we could say they are more expensive, but that is relative. Of course they are more expensive that a community college, but less expensive than Harvard. The price range varies.

Suggestions for selecting online schools
The key is to make sure the college/university is accredited. I have three basic recommendations for everyone looking into online/distance education. They all have to do with exploring; after all, you have to defend your assets.

1. Make certain that you have triple checked their accreditation. First, they tell you what it is, then you go to that accrediting body’s website (not through the link provided by the school), and thirdly you would visit the department of education to see what they have to say. Do your diligent research into the institutions once you have narrowed down to a couple. You can look at the Better Business Bureau for more information on the college.

2. You must have extreme self motivation and be able to teach yourself per say. This means that you will not have someone telling you verbally, so it is up to you to get the information from the course room, text, and other resources. The best way to look at it is like a guided independent study course.

3. Review your goals, personal and professional. Make sure that the school that you are going to offers the programs that match your goals. Do not settle. There are many programs that are similar, but you have to make the ultimate decision. Do not let it be based on finances and length of program, but the fact that when you are finished or near finished you will be able to assume your proper place in the career field sought.

You should market yourself and not the degree or university. There are many traditional universities offering degrees that can be earned through online methods. Distance Learning Alliance has a list of these traditional online schools. Look at that if you are truly concerned with the name of the school. Good luck on your search!

I want to start my Bachelor degree online in counseling Psychology. I am looking for the right school,any Idea

Looking for accredited and not-too-expensive one. Thanks for your help.

All on line colleges and universities are more expensive than going to the physical college. However, these two are accredited, Phoenix on line, and Capella. I know that Phoenix offers on line classes and degree program in Psychology. Good luck and God bless***********************

What is your opinion of online degrees, both bachelors and masters?

I excel at school when I am able to take classes online. Do employers have an opinion on online vs. traditional degrees? Are master's programs tougher to get into if the applicant has an online degree? Do you know of any nationally accredited online degree programs?

There are a number of excellent answers to this same question here:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... AA11867515

The gist is that it all depends on the institution. An online degree from a reputable college is often better than a traditional degree from an unknown institution.