KDawg Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm in the process of looking for a grad school to attend. I'm not going to be physically moving from my location (at least not yet, even though there are no physical education teaching jobs up here and a ton near you guys) so I'm looking into online grad school. There are a bunch of schools around me that have programs I'm interested in, but I'm keeping all of my options open at this point. Does anyone know of any good ones? I'm really open to a wide array of programs to go through: Sport Management Athletic Administration Science Teacher Cert Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Health Penn State has a very good Earth Science program from what I understand, just got the brochure in the mail. But I'm looking for other ideas as well. Anyone have any experience with online grad schools? Or even any program recommendations based on what I posted my interests are from above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm doing the online thing - it's more of a hobby or keeping occupied and it is very challenging. The college that I use doesn't have what you are looking for, but many colleges/universities are going online. Be prepared to write - a lot. That's true of any graduate program, but even more so with online classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Anyone ever done MBA online? I wasnt sure if companies still looked less favorable toward online MBA programs than campus MBA programs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Anyone ever done MBA online?I wasnt sure if companies still looked less favorable toward online MBA programs than campus MBA programs I did the MBA online from '04 to '06 and had a lot of interest for jobs. If it's accredited, then you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm currently doing a Masters in Information Security through James Madison University (since '07). I've learned a ton and I feel its worth while. I think one of the biggest concerns re: online programs is that it originates from a regular, bricks and mortar university. Preferably, one recognized in the field you're pursuing. My take: Having a degree mill program on your resume is more of a detractor than not have the degree at all. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hopkins.. Towson.. both have online for business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm currently doing a Masters in Information Security through James Madison University (since '07). I've learned a ton and I feel its worth while. I think one of the biggest concerns re: online programs is that it originates from a regular, bricks and mortar university. Preferably, one recognized in the field you're pursuing. My take: Having a degree mill program on your resume is more of a detractor than not have the degree at all. :whoknows: Yea if you're going to go with an online degree, I second the last part. Steer clear of all those online "universities" that you see advertised on the side of websites. Sure, Oxmund University looks like Oxford University, but potential employers will not be fooled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buenosdiaz Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 university of phoenix ftw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 The schools I'm looking at right now (for online) include: SUNY Cortland Penn State Northwestern George Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 HR department at my company laughs at online grad degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 If you are going to go this route, do NOT pay private school tuition. Go to your public university. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southtown Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 HR department at my company laughs at online grad degrees Mine too. Univ of Phoenix, Kaplan, Keiser etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Mine too. Univ of Phoenix, Kaplan, Keiser etc. Like I said, I'm not looking at those. Furthermore, tuition at local schools (SUNY Brockport, St. John Fisher, University of Rochester, RIT, Nazareth) is just about the same as I'd pay in tuition fees at some place like Penn State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Like I said, I'm not looking at those.Furthermore, tuition at local schools (SUNY Brockport, St. John Fisher, University of Rochester, RIT, Nazareth) is just about the same as I'd pay in tuition fees at some place like Penn State. All I'm saying is don't get rooked on the tuition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Personally, I don't think online graduate school gives you close to the education that you could get in a brick and mortar school. Seriously. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology? How could you learn that without hands on training. Serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Personally, I don't think online graduate school gives you close to the education that you could get in a brick and mortar school.Seriously. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology? How could you learn that without hands on training. Serious question. Those are things I already practice. I'm a strength/conditioning coach as well as a football coach at the school I'm currently coaching at. When it comes to that stuff, I'm just better at reading and picking up on things than I am at listening to someone talking at me and getting anything from it. But, for Ex Phys, I'd almost definitely enroll at SUNY Brockport, which is where I did my undergrad, and actually go to the classes. I'm just trying to keep my options open to everything here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 HR department at my company laughs at online grad degrees Mine too. Where do you work? Predicto makes a good point about the tuition. An online public universtiy is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southtown Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Where do you work?Predicto makes a good point about the tuition. An online public universtiy is the way to go. I work for one of the largest credit counseling agencies in the country. We employ about 300 people. There is nothing wrong with taking online classes from a brick and mortar Univeristy. If you take online classes from Penn State, the degree and resume will still say Penn State. Its the online-only Universities that my employer frowns upon. (like Keiser etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I work for one of the largest credit counseling agencies in the country. We employ about 300 people. There is nothing wrong with taking online classes from a brick and mortar Univeristy. If you take online classes from Penn State, the degree and resume will still say Penn State. Its the online-only Universities that my employer frowns upon. (like Keiser etc) If it is fully accredited, then it shouldn't be a problem. I would hate to think that a disabled person who took the time to use a fully accredited institution would be denied the right to interview with your company. Or a working mother with four children. If the institution is not accredited, then your company should certainly frown upon it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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