Online Universities

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » May 10, 2005 4:43 pm

Rick more confused than normal

Rick not more confused than normal

Now that is the question...........pass whatever it is this way Rick

PHBeerman · Post by **PHBeerman** » May 10, 2005 4:45 pm

12vmanRick wrote:
PHBeerman wrote:
12vmanRick wrote:
iuparrothead wrote:
12vmanRick wrote:In all seriousness since employers only want to see a "piece of paper" what real issue is it for it to be "accredited"?
The actual quality of education you are paying for.
Ann, let me restate the question. Since employers only care about the "piece of paper" why should I care further? I will get the same money as someone else with an "accredited" piece of paper.
You won't. A friend of mine got an ITT degree at the same time I got my bachelors. He is framing houses, I got employment in the field I wanted to get into.
Troy are you stating that his ITT degree meant jack and yours helped you or am I more confused than normal ?

Yes. An ITT dgree gives you 2 options. Fast food and construction. My degree helped me gain employment.

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » May 10, 2005 4:45 pm

ph4ever wrote:Rick more confused than normal

Rick not more confused than normal

Now that is the question...........pass whatever it is this way Rick

heeeeheeeee and no I haven't lit the bong, YET

Troy... maybe your friend's degree was in house framing ?

iuparrothead · Post by **iuparrothead** » May 10, 2005 4:46 pm

12vmanRick wrote:
iuparrothead wrote:
12vmanRick wrote:In all seriousness since employers only want to see a "piece of paper" what real issue is it for it to be "accredited"?
The actual quality of education you are paying for.
Ann, let me restate the question. Since employers only care about the "piece of paper" why should I care further? I will get the same money as someone else with an "accredited" piece of paper.

Right. But you are PAYING for a product... the product being a quality education... if I'm paying for a graduate program, I'm going to pay for the best I can afford, that absolutely must be accredited.

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » May 10, 2005 4:47 pm

iuparrothead wrote:
12vmanRick wrote:
iuparrothead wrote:
12vmanRick wrote:In all seriousness since employers only want to see a "piece of paper" what real issue is it for it to be "accredited"?
The actual quality of education you are paying for.
Ann, let me restate the question. Since employers only care about the "piece of paper" why should I care further? I will get the same money as someone else with an "accredited" piece of paper.
Right. But you are PAYING for a product... the product being a quality education... if I'm paying for a graduate program, I'm going to pay for the best I can afford, that absolutely must be accredited.

ahhh.. there's where we differ. I don't care if I learn s*** as long as I get paid for having that piece of paper LOL

PHBeerman · Post by **PHBeerman** » May 10, 2005 4:48 pm

12vmanRick wrote:
ph4ever wrote:Rick more confused than normal

Rick not more confused than normal

Now that is the question...........pass whatever it is this way Rick

heeeeheeeee and no I haven't lit the bong, YET

Troy... maybe your friend's degree was in house framing ?

Maybe all ITT degrees are framing.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » May 10, 2005 4:48 pm

oh WAIT!!!! BONG not gong!!!

HsvParrothead · Post by **HsvParrothead** » May 10, 2005 4:49 pm

12vmanRick wrote:Troy... maybe your friend's degree was in house framing ?

I've seen those same degrees sold on TV infommercials...

Yet, I never knew Sally Struthers was a carpenter...

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » May 10, 2005 4:59 pm

HsvParrothead wrote:
12vmanRick wrote:Troy... maybe your friend's degree was in house framing ?
I've seen those same degrees sold on TV infommercials...
Yet, I never knew Sally Struthers was a carpenter...

her and Jesus.. go figure

so I guess my University of Margaritaville degree in Margarita's is worthless?

HsvParrothead · Post by **HsvParrothead** » May 10, 2005 5:12 pm

12vmanRick wrote:her and Jesus.. go figure

so I guess my University of Margaritaville degree in Margarita's is worthless?

That reminds me... mine should've come in the mail last week

Along with my Interior Design Certification...

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » May 10, 2005 5:13 pm

HsvParrothead wrote:
12vmanRick wrote:her and Jesus.. go figure

so I guess my University of Margaritaville degree in Margarita's is worthless?
That reminds me... mine should've come in the mail last week
Along with my Interior Design Certification...

you meant INFERIOR didnt you ?

HsvParrothead · Post by **HsvParrothead** » May 10, 2005 5:16 pm

12vmanRick wrote:you meant INFERIOR didnt you ?

Who cares as long as I'm making more money than I am now and at the same level pay as those accredited chumps...

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » May 10, 2005 5:21 pm

HsvParrothead wrote:
12vmanRick wrote:you meant INFERIOR didnt you ?
Who cares as long as I'm making more money than I am now and at the same level pay as those accredited chumps...

LOL

Crazy bastid... that's why I like ya

Fins in Low Places · Post by **Fins in Low Places** » May 10, 2005 8:17 pm

Definitely check different Universities to see what they offer. I completed my MS last year from the University of Tennessee. I from 1 to 2 classess per semester while working. The drawback is that it took me 3 years to finish. If I'm not mistaken, regular course fees applied and then an extra $100 per class was tacked on to cover costs associated with distance education. My first few classes were videotaped and then mailed to me. After that, they were all streamed via a university downloaded software package that allowed you to participate in the class if you chose. Each class was also archived and available throughout the semester. I did have to drive over to Knoxville to present and defend my project (mine was a special project in lieu of a thesis). Worked out great for me.

nycparrothead · Post by **nycparrothead** » May 11, 2005 7:18 am

12vmanRick wrote:
iuparrothead wrote:Right. But you are PAYING for a product... the product being a quality education... if I'm paying for a graduate program, I'm going to pay for the best I can afford, that absolutely must be accredited.
ahhh.. there's where we differ. I don't care if I learn s*** as long as I get paid for having that piece of paper LOL

Rick, this is the point I'm trying to get across here and apparently failing miserably! I DON'T CARE IF I LEARN ANYTHING!!! I just want the degree and once I get that I can fake my way through anything I choose to do! Silly Ann and her thirst for REAL education!

nycparrothead · Post by **nycparrothead** » May 11, 2005 7:20 am

BTW, I got some info from a SUNY (State University of New York) school yesterday. They've got the masters I'm looking for and you only have to go to the campus 2-4 times throughout the program. And I'll get the same degree as the shmucks that actually sit in classrooms! Looks like it might just be a good idea!

I appreciate everyone's input! Prior to starting this thread I just assumed that the purely online universities didn't differ much from the real ones but you all have helped me open my eyes and I thank you all!

Cribiansol · Post by **Cribiansol** » May 11, 2005 8:43 am

nycparrothead wrote:BTW, I got some info from a SUNY (State University of New York) school yesterday. They've got the masters I'm looking for and you only have to go to the campus 2-4 times throughout the program. And I'll get the same degree as the shmucks that actually sit in classrooms! Looks like it might just be a good idea!

I appreciate everyone's input! Prior to starting this thread I just assumed that the purely online universities didn't differ much from the real ones but you all have helped me open my eyes and I thank you all!

I was just going to post about SUNY. It is one of the schools that I am seriously considering. I also need an online option. Anyway SUNY looks good.