Online School/Degree

Baker Online College

Published on September 22, 2004 By scottr In Misc

I tried to post this once but it didn't seem to work, so I'll give it another go.

After getting my Associates degree 8 years ago I feel it is time to further my education. I have put it off so long due to work/family. It really shouldn't have taken that long since work is paying 100% of it. I decided due to work/family that the traditional school was not an option. So I decided to do the ONLINE college thing. I talked to a few people about it and they were OK with the experience so far. The school chosen is Baker.edu, and the program is Computer Science. It seems a perfect fit with computers and ONLINE degree since one would not be possible without the other. So far my experience with them has been good. But this only includes the registration process.

I officially do not start until November 4th so only time will tell.

I wonder if I take that degree to an employer will they see the ONLINE school with less weight than a traditional one?

Has anyone out there taken/ completed and ONLINE degree? If so please post your comments.

Comments

MarcieMoo

on Sep 22, 2004

Check out their accredidation..it doesn't matter how you get your degree...if the institution isn't accredited by some sort of body, your degree will mean jack.

KarmaGirl

on Sep 22, 2004

Baker has a traditional program (and many colleges around the country), so there is no reason that you should state that your degree was "online". All you have to say is that you graduated from Baker in 2006 (or whatever) with a bachelors in Computer Science. The employer won't care since the degree is the same. A lot of tech employers look more at what you can do than what your degree is, anyway.

scottr

on Sep 22, 2004

They have a good accredidation, as KarmaGirl said it is traditional school as well.

joetheblow

on Oct 17, 2004

My friend says its pretty cool experience. Its not my style and I am glad I am at a school that has night classes and if you want it also has on-line school as well.

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