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Q: Online schools?
I am looking into online schooling for myself and was just wondering what schools others are going through? How do you like it? Did you finish the program? Which program did you take? Any information you wouldn't mind sharing to help me make up my mind.

A: Congratulations on thinking about furthering your education, you won't regret it. The state universities and community colleges will be the best and least expensive way to further your education online. Usually degrees obtained online from state universities and colleges will be no different than a degree granted to a student sitting in class. You probably won't get a scholarship, but financial aid is possible. Stay away from the for-profits because of high cost. Some will be reasonable, but most, like University of Phoenix, overcharge. If you are just starting your college education or have less than 60 semester credit hours, try your local community college first. They may have an online AA degree program. If they don't, try other community colleges in your state. Once you have an AA degree, you can enroll in an online bachelor's degree completion program at one of the state universities. Many state universities now have online degrees. The following are some websites to get you started. http://www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/ http://www.peru.edu/offuttafb/degreeprograms/onlinelearning.htm http://outreach.uwyo.edu/ocp/ http://www.distance.msstate.edu/ http://www.distancelearning.ufl.edu/degrees.aspx http://www.apu.apus.edu/index.htm http://www.online.uillinois.edu/ http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ode/CollegeOverview.asp All of the above are at least regionally accredited. A few, like University of Wyoming, have the additional program specific accreditations like AACSB. When comparing tuition costs, you have to check if the school is on semester or quarter credit hours. To convert from quarter hours to semester hours, divide the tuition by 0.67. For example, if tuition is $180 per quarter credit hour, that is equal to $268.66 per semester credit hour. When you choose a school, make sure it is at least regionally accredited. You can check accreditation at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.asp You can learn more about accreditation at http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html There are a couple of forums online with members who have obtained their degrees online. Some have gone pretty far with their online degrees. The forums are free to join but you can read the forum without joining. You just won't be able to post. http://forums.degreeinfo.com and http://www.instantcertonline.com/forums Here are a few articles about online education for you. http://owli.org/home/node/793 http://owli.org/home/node/509 http://owli.org/home/node/10 http://owli.org/home/node/783 http://owli.org/home/node/647 http://owli.org/home/node/1498 http://owli.org/home/node/1230 http://owli.org/home/node/249 Good luck

Q: Does anyone know about homeschooling or online virtual schools for Georgia?
I am a 15 year old freshman currently attending a public high school in GA, and recently I have been researching homeschooling and virtual schools. I was previously in private school through the 8th grade, and after two weeks in public school I am thinking that maybe I should look into my other options. I would appreciate any helpful information or resources about homeschooling or online school. I would also particularly like to know more about Georgia Virtual School and any other online schools that a student in Georgia could use.

A: Georgia Virtual School is a k12 virtual academy. They have become very popular due to the fact that they have a great curriculum. You don't have to pay anything to enroll due to the fact that it is a public charter school. Don't let anyone tell you that it isn't a "real" school or that you won't get a good education. As long as you're willing to do the work, the potential to receive an excellent education is there. Best of luck!

Q: How do online schools monitor practicums?
I was wonder, how do online schools monitor or keep up with practicums? One would think that they would not be able to considering that the professors do not have face to face meetings with the people that they are working under and that people are generally so spread out from one another. If anyone knows the answer to this, let me know. Thanks.

A: You arrange or are assigned a monitor where you are doing your practicum and they report on it. It's not all that different than if you're at a traditional program and do your practicum or internship off campus.

Q: Are there any online schools for radiology?
I want to go back to school for radiology, but can't manage going to classes and work. Online classes would be more realistic. I understand I probably won't be able to take ALL the necessary classes online. Just please give me a simple answer w/ some possible online schools if any exist. Thanks in advance.

A: My guess is that you could take some prerequisite classes online, but I doubt that any radiologic technology programs would offer anything online. They are very structured programs (40 hours per week for 2 years). You need an accredited program. Go to ARRT.org, click on Education/CE, Primary Certification, then List of Certification Programs, click Radiography and Submit. Go down the list until you find the programs in your area.

Q: Have you noticed an explosive growth in online "homeschool" schools?
It seems like online "homeschool" schools are popping up everywhere based on all the posts here on YA... Someone in response to another question commented that relying on a purely online curriculum is not really homeschooling. I agree but would like other opinions and any other thoughts you may have about the apparent big increase in online schools. TheAdvocate: I agree!

A: Yes I've noticed the explosion... BOOM! I think it matters less what curriculum a parent uses and more how they use it. I like to pick and choose so I could never be very happy with an on-line or correspondence school, but others feel differently. As long as they aren't just putting the kid in front of the computer all day and thinking their job is done, on-line can work out fine. Kids also need guidance, help, and activity.

Q: Can someone give me some links for online schools?
I don't want my parents to have to teach me, but something like online independent studies. I live in a small town so their aren't any alternative schools around that I can go to.

A: Apex: http://www.apexlearning.com/ K12 (uses some Apex courses and some of their own): http://www.k12.com/hsc/flash/ Florida Virtual School: http://www.flvs.net/ NorthStar Academy: http://www.northstar-academy.org/...... UNL Independent Study High School: http://nebraskahs.unl.edu/index.shtml...... Center for Distance and Independent Study: http://cdis.missouri.edu/

Q: Does anybody know of any free online schools for people who want to be homeschooled in Minnesota?
I am looking specifically for Highschool online schools. Also do you know of any places that may give out free school supplies? Give me some links to some sites like that.

A: Try the Minnesota Virtual Academy: http://mnva.k12.mn.us/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school189 Many charity organizations do free school supply drives in the fall. Check with your local United Way.

Q: Online schools that offer a Bachelors degree in Communication?
I am wanting to go to school online to major in Communications and I was wondering what schools are best to go to? Also what is the difference between Bachelors of Arts in Communications and Bachelor of Science in Communications? Also if there are schools that give scholarships for Military Spouses of a Veteran?

A: There are tons of online programs. I personally attended American Intercontinental Univ. and Capella University, and have taught for various online schools including the University of Phoenix. 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!

Q: What schools offer a crime scene technician liscence that isn't an online school?
I want to transfer to finish my CST but they are all online schools. I want hands on experience. Any ideas?

A: Try the link below for a list of schools: Hope this helps! ;)

Q: Anyone know of any good online nursing schools to get your RN?
I would like to get my RN online but there are so many online schools to choose from. This question is only for those who have been in an online program. I've heard bad and good things about it. I heard that you only have one clinical at the end of the whole program, it may be out of state, and if you fail you have to do the whole thing over. Also will it be harder to get a job graduating from an online school versus public school? I would like an online school where you get alot of clinical experience and not out of state. If anyone went through a good online school, please let me know the details about it. Thanks so much!

A: You are right! There are alot of online schools. The best thing to do is to stick with the "Online Ivy League" Schools. Those are just the 4 or 5 top schools with a long history of doing online education and also that are ACCREDITED. Are you interested in practical nursing? Neonatal nursing? Surgical nursing? I would say start with the top online schools, and really do your research. Yahoo answers is great but you really have to read carefully through the info, school guides etc. Also, talk to the career office of these schools. You can get all that info on the Degree Select website. I say look into schools like ITT too because they mix an online component with an offline/campus component (I was telling someone about that the other day). That website saves you the hassle of having to dig your way through all the stuff on the internet too, because you can get all the top schools to send you info on there nursing programs at once. Are you thinking of starting this summer? Good luck! PS Oh, forgot the link http://tinyurl.com/2jtyb4

Q: Why are there so many idiots who think that online schools are good?
No really, online schools are horrible, the education is a farce, and they are very expensive. Why would anyone really want to go to waste their money on them?

A: I really don't even know. I think because people are too sad and lazy to get off their computer to face the real world.

Q: what are the most accredited and generally accepted online schools?
if you know specific subjects with schools that would help to. i want to do an online degree but its a waste unless its accredited, anyone have any info or personal experiences?

A: I think that you will find that in actuality the opinions of potential employers are different than some of the views you will find on yahoo answers. Especially from "professors" who aren't really aware of the benefits of distance learning technology for both the schools and the students. Most major colleges offer some sort of online program and most also do not differentiate between whether a degree is obtained online or on campus. This site has good information on accredited online colleges: http://www.ecollegefinder.org/list-of-online-schools-universities-colleges.aspx I would definitely recommend contacting a number of schools to find the best fit for you and your needs (tuition, schedule, reputation with potential employers). Good Luck!

Q: Does anyone know the best schools that offer online degrees?
Is University of Phoenix or Kaplan good online schools? Is there any other schools?

A: I highly do not recommend online universities since their degrees are not very "valuable" or "useful" in the real world. If your time schedule does not allow you to study full-time in a university or college, I recommend you to take online courses offered in Community Colleges around your area (if you are in the United States). There are good online courses offered by community colleges, and the advantage is that they are cheaper and more "useful." Useful as in Universities around United States recognize the courses you have taken and can be used to transfer units. Hope this helped :)

Q: Do Online Schools really work and if so which ones?
I need to know what online schools really work and which ones should I be looking at? I'm trying to get a degree in the medical field. Im tryin to find some quick so I can start making a little bit of money.

A: Yes online school work, even I have studied online. The ones that work are actually those that are accredited and well-reputed. Rest are fake diploma mills. For a complete list of accredited online colleges and universities in the area of your interest, simply visit http://www.onlineedublog.com/ Here your can read college and university reviews and even apply online for more information!

Q: Can someone talk to me about online schools?
i am looking into getting education from an online school. which ones are accredited in california? i was looking at the art institute online, but it's out of PA or something. does this mean that it doesnt work in CA? i'm just so confused. if you have personal experience or anyhing, that would be great. which schools are scams, which are not?? thanks so much to everyone.

A: Because many longstanding, regionally accredited, and completely reputable state universities now offer courses and even degrees online, you can now pursue almost any area of study through distance education. The links below are the absolute best you will find. They contain more links to many well-respected state university distance education programs. What distinguishes these sorts of programs is that the courses are generally transferable between regionally accredited institutions. Sometimes, the degrees offered are identical to those earned on campus. I would advise you to start by looking at the state university system in the state in which you live, and check to see if they offer the programs and courses in which you are interested. If not, check some other state universities. (Pennsylvania has a great system, for instance.) Avoid the "online universities" (for-profit businesses, like U Phoenix, Capella, AIU, etc.) at all costs. These businesses do not deliver on their promises. Note: In institutions of higher education, regional accreditation is better than national accreditation. This sounds odd, but I assure you that it is the case. The regional accreditors are: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NCCU) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) If a program is not accredited by one of these associations, it is best to stay away. Also, accreditation in one region is respected in all others. So a degree from an NCCU-accredited institution will be regarded as valid in all areas outside of the Northwest. Best wishes to you, and good for you for asking the question before wasting your money!