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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, is there a difference between an online degree and a University that offers an online option for taking classes?  Can someone please explain the difference?  I hear a lot about University of Phoenix's online degree program.  Would a degree from their online program be different than a degree from the brick and mortar school?[/quote]

First, there a huge difference between non-profit and for-profit degree granting instutitons. U of Phoenix, Strayer, and other for-profit enterprises charge huge amounts of money, offer their candidates very little in terms in of value, and terrible educational outcomes: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/30/education/harkin-report-condemns-for-profit-colleges.html?_r=0. Above all, this is the distinction you have to be very careful about and the reason why many hiring managers will not even consider degrees from these schools to be "degrees." Also, keep in mind that while these for-profits are FASFA eligible, they are often [b]not accredited[/b], which means that (for instance) you want to teach after you get your BA, you will not be eligible for teacher certification.

Second, there is a difference between online degrees and face to face learning. Assuming you are looking at a creditialed reputable non-profit institution, such as U of Maryland, you have to weigh learning styles and the type of courses you're looking at. Discussion oriented classes and learning how to write well are going to be easier to get in a face-to-face environment. Lecture classes with testing may be easier to get done (if you have the discipline) online. Don't be a sucker for the convenience: you are spending money and time in either case and you should make these investments in the way that actually helps you meet your goals.[/quote]

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