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The key to success is knowing how a system works, then putting it to work for you. Becky Brown reveals the secrets of online college success in easy to understand language. Becky has taught more than 3000 classes at UOP, WIU, Axia, Kaplan and AIO. Now she tells all. Learn to choose the right university, check accreditation, and be certain your online school is worth the money. Find out the secret to getting As on all assignments, what to do when your prof isn t doing his job, and whether your degree is really going to result in a promotion or new career. Plus, step-by-step instructions to master the technology, study smart not hard, what to do on the first day of class, make an assignment calendar, research & write papers, talk to your advisor, make friends with your classmates, excel in the dreaded team projects and more. This is the stuff online schools don t want you to know-but you MUST know it! You re paying top dollar for an education; know what you re buying.

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I’m a stay at home mom with no full time access to a babysitter. I’m extremely choosy who I leave my kids with. So I don’t have alot of options other than online since I still have a little one not yet in school himself. I have my highschool diploma but I seriously want to get a degree and a career once the boys are all in school.

as another option, check out what courses are available to you as an external student. Many universities have some courses or subjects available through flexible delivery or block mode. you might not be able to do a whole degree this way, but even doing it part time from home (not a full student load each year) will get you started, and once all your kids are at school, you may be able to complete your studies as a full-time student.

I’m a stay at home mom with no full time access to a babysitter. I’m extremely choosy who I leave my kids with. So I don’t have alot of options other than online since I still have a little one not yet in school himself. I have my highschool diploma but I seriously want to get a degree and a career once the boys are all in school.

as another option, check out what courses are available to you as an external student. Many universities have some courses or subjects available through flexible delivery or block mode. you might not be able to do a whole degree this way, but even doing it part time from home (not a full student load each year) will get you started, and once all your kids are at school, you may be able to complete your studies as a full-time student.

Can someone that graduated tell me what their experience was after receiving an online degree with UOP? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

It really depends on your field of study. I have never had a problem getting a job with any of my nursing degrees: Associates from a private college, Bachelor’s from a state university, and Master’s from an online university (UOP).

Call the professional organizations/governing body for your profession. Talk to recruiters/employers before you register. Do they require you to attend a certain type of school? Does you school need to be accredited? By any specific bodies? Use this information when you are looking at any school, not just UOP.

UOP is accredited by several bodies. Use this list when talking to recruiters/employers: http://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.aspx

I enjoyed UOP more than the traditional school I got my AA and BS from. My masters program consisted of discussions, papers, and projects. For me, the benefit of being able to do school work on my own schedule outweighed the cons of the high cost.

I was working as a nursing educator at a university hospital while attending UOP. My supervisors were supportive of me going to school and liked that I wasn’t taking off work to go to traditional classes. I was able to use many of my work projects for school projects also, killing two birds with one stone so to speak.

Within two months of graduating I had two new job offers (one from a private college and one from the university hospital). I was even on a phone interview in less than an hour of commencement, I was still in my regalia even.

I took the job teaching nursing at the private college. That same semester they hired another faculty member who was completing her Masters at UOP. I am now back at the university hospital, and another nurse is completing her Masters at UOP.

Can someone that graduated tell me what their experience was after receiving an online degree with UOP? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

It really depends on your field of study. I have never had a problem getting a job with any of my nursing degrees: Associates from a private college, Bachelor’s from a state university, and Master’s from an online university (UOP).

Call the professional organizations/governing body for your profession. Talk to recruiters/employers before you register. Do they require you to attend a certain type of school? Does you school need to be accredited? By any specific bodies? Use this information when you are looking at any school, not just UOP.

UOP is accredited by several bodies. Use this list when talking to recruiters/employers: http://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.aspx

I enjoyed UOP more than the traditional school I got my AA and BS from. My masters program consisted of discussions, papers, and projects. For me, the benefit of being able to do school work on my own schedule outweighed the cons of the high cost.

I was working as a nursing educator at a university hospital while attending UOP. My supervisors were supportive of me going to school and liked that I wasn’t taking off work to go to traditional classes. I was able to use many of my work projects for school projects also, killing two birds with one stone so to speak.

Within two months of graduating I had two new job offers (one from a private college and one from the university hospital). I was even on a phone interview in less than an hour of commencement, I was still in my regalia even.

I took the job teaching nursing at the private college. That same semester they hired another faculty member who was completing her Masters at UOP. I am now back at the university hospital, and another nurse is completing her Masters at UOP.

I was looking at the university of phoenix and US career institute and i need to do an online degree with no on-campus classes for a paralegal,if anyone can give me advice?? thanks!!

There are tons of online programs. I personally attended American Intercontinental Univ. and Capella University, and I have taught for various online schools over the last five years. All are accredited and solid programs. 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 than a community college, but less expensive than Harvard. The price range varies.

The key is to find a program that is fully accredited. Is it worth it? YES. My career has boomed since my MBA at nearly 5 years ago. I am close to finishing my PhD through distance education, and I am at the job that I want. I know I wouldn’t be here without the education. If you are looking at work in the U.S., then you need a school that is accredited and recognized by the Dept of Ed. I can give more info on that later.

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’m wanting to get an education degree, but don’t work in the school system.

You need to be employed, but not necessarily in the field you study! There are very few degrees at the U of P that require you to be working in that field – the only one, at the undergrad level, that I can think of is nursing. So to be an education major, you’re fine, just as you are.

Go ahead and contact them to discuss your situation. But don’t forget to check out the online (and part time, if that works for you) degree options available local to you. You may be surprised that some of your local state colleges and universities may offer this degree online, and if you can find a public college near you that does so, it’ll be your least expensive option.

I have some experience in the nursing field. I am a CNA at my local hospital. I do not have my RN. I was just wondering if there any colleges online that offer courses for people without their RN degree.

I don’t know of any. I’m going to school now to get an associates in nursing. There is a lot of clinical time involved at the hospital and a few hours of lab time a week.

Once you get your associates you can get your bachelors online. I have found a few programs like Penn State.

Hello. I am ready to start my associates degree at the university of phoenix. I heard a lot of bad rap about the UoP but does it really matter where I go to since my first 2 years will be general knowledge?.
Also what other college do you recommend to take online classes?

Some people talk bad, some talk good. The responsibility of making decisions stays with you because in the end its your gain or loss.
What you need to check is;
is the the university accreditted?
How good is the syllabus? (Don’t go for any thing that seems easy because you will be wasting your time and money)
Do employers prefer other online unis?

Once you get the answers to these questions, you will be able to paint a picture for your self.

There are many other online colleges. Not all may offer the degree that you want.
Here are two websites;one was suggested to me and one I googled:

http://www.aboutonlinedegrees.org

http://www.onlineedublog.com

Hello. I am ready to start my associates degree at the university of phoenix. I heard a lot of bad rap about the UoP but does it really matter where I go to since my first 2 years will be general knowledge?.
Also what other college do you recommend to take online classes?

Some people talk bad, some talk good. The responsibility of making decisions stays with you because in the end its your gain or loss.
What you need to check is;
is the the university accreditted?
How good is the syllabus? (Don’t go for any thing that seems easy because you will be wasting your time and money)
Do employers prefer other online unis?

Once you get the answers to these questions, you will be able to paint a picture for your self.

There are many other online colleges. Not all may offer the degree that you want.
Here are two websites;one was suggested to me and one I googled:

http://www.aboutonlinedegrees.org

http://www.onlineedublog.com