Terry Said:

Online Early childhood education degrees: Are they widely accepted?

We Answered:

Here are a couple things to think about:

1. If your field requires some type of state licensing, make sure the degree will actually allow you to take the test. I've seen people spend $50,000 on an online degree from a place like University of Phoenix or Capella only to discover that the state wouldn't allow them to sit for the test from those schools--even though they were accredited.

2. Whether the degree is taken online probably matters less than what school you go to. If you go to a place that has a "diploma mill" reputation, it doesn't matter what degree you get--it isn't going to help you much. However, if you go to a well known school that has been around for 100 years and just happens to offer some classes online, it probably doesn't matter if you sat in a classroom or at a computer.

3. Make sure you understand how a school is accredited. Pretty much every school claims to have some type of accreditation. However, some places simply setup a company in the Bahamas to accredit themselves. One of the best tests is to call a good state school and ask if you could transfer classes from the school you are thinking of attending. If no classes would transfer, it might not be the best choice.

Violet Said:

Can anyone recommend a good place to research online degrees or a good online education directory for school?

We Answered:

www.degreeinfo.com

Search over 300 regionally accredited distance learning programs to find the perfect program for you! Just enter the degree level and one or more fields of study:

Great forum for asking questions also

Dorothy Said:

What do education administrators think of online degrees for teachers?

We Answered:

There is no specific degree for teachers one should posses any degree. And also you need to qualify through series of tests that constitutes aptitude, general test etc. Online degree is respected only when it is done from a good reputed and accredited institute.

Tammy Said:

Does online education degrees really count in New York City?

We Answered:

Check with your state department of education. Some online degree programs are ligit, others are scams. Before you begin, make sure it is recognized by your state dept. of ed.

Alfred Said:

Online Education?

We Answered:

Your question is not clear--are you concerned about whether a degree in education is frowned upon or whether an online degree is frowned upon? A degree in education is a respected degree and there is a severe need for teachers, especially in the upper grades. An online degree will depend on the school, whether it's accredited and what types of degrees the school offers--there are some accredited online schools who offer a wide variety of courses and degrees that are equivalent to any other college. But, there are also some who are essentially diploma mills that offer "life learning" credit that essentially mean nothing. I'm currently taking courses for my Masters online, and from what I have been able to determine from my manager, it's not going to matter that it's an online degree program--the most important thing is going to be my work references, and since you're a working adult, I'll bet the same is going to be true for you. Once you get your first job, education plays less of a role than employment history and references. Good luck.

Lucille Said:

Are online degrees such as an Education degree from the University of Phoenix Respected in the real world?

We Answered:

Maybe not respected as much as their counterpart, but they're being more accepted and respected than they used to be, and will probably continue to do so. the Phoenix one is probably a good one to use if you were going to.