For example will an employer recognize me as having the skill for the job if I completed a at home higher learning education program and receivied a certificate or associate degree through that program? If so are there any good programs out there?
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February 10th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Yes, distance education programs are recognized by an increasing number of employers. 20 years ago, very few employers would accept a distance education degree. Now, as there are more options and more state schools offering distance education, most employers are recognizing a distance education degrees.
Of course, there are limits, will a distance education bachelors in finance enable you to get a $100,000 a year job with Goldman-Sachs? Probably not, but it will get you a decent job for decent pay in the finance department of a bank or medium sized firm. Distance degrees have their limits, but they are not useless.
First, when choosing a school, make sure it is regionally accredited. You can check accreditation on schools at http://www.chea.org
Second, check the price. Don’t pay more than $250 per semester credit hour in tuition. There are even options that are less than that. Congratulations to Phoenix graduates, you now know you were over-charged.
Some options for schools are:
Fort Hays State University – http://www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/
Peru State College – http://www.peru.edu/offuttafb/degreeprograms/onlinelearning.htm
American Public University – http://www.apu.apus.edu/index.htm
Also, look into your state schools as well. Many of them will have online degree and certificate programs. Those will carry more weight with employers in your area than schools that aren’t familiar to them. For example, an online paralegal certificate from University of Florida will be much more recognizable to an employer than a paralegal certificate from Ashworth College.
Good luck,
February 10th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Honestly, most do not recognize these colleges unless they have recognized traditional programs as well, such as Penn State, UNC-Chapel Hill, or Seton Hall. Additionally, depending on your career field, most employers are not going to be satisfied or impressed with employees holding anything less than a bachelors degree.
At the very least, you want to make certain the program which you choose is not just accredited, but regionally accredited. And don’t just take the college’s word for it — check with the regionally accrediting body. Most have websites which you can check.