[Tfug] [OT] Thinking about getting an online degree

[erich]

Hmmm,
             I'm looking at your resume', and it's buried. Do you have some
college credit: less that 1 year or more than 1 year? Remember that if
you discontinue your studies the credits are in force for two years.
After that they lose their transferability.
             PCC has online courses, (I taught one already). However,
the online curriculum is somewhat  limited. It is possible to take
an online course, and have all the content  online. There is no need
for a book, or a CD, etc.

                                                                        
                  Erich
Eric Gearhart wrote:
> I know this is off topic for a *nix list, so sorry if that grinds your
> gears... if anything let "auld lang syne" in a couple of days :)
> (woohoo Wikipedia says I got the spelling right on that one first
> shot)
>
> I'm looking to expand my possibilities career-wise. I get the feeling
> that I'm only going to get so far just with certifications and
> experience... eventually I'm gonna be 40 and I think by that point I'd
> want to be "Director of Something" or some kind of managerial role...
> not necessarily completely outside being a tech, but "in charge of the
> thing" so to speak. Honestly I wouldn't mind having my old boss from
> DakotaCom's job... he's a manager (Director of Technology) but also
> gets his "hands dirty" configuring equipment and throws in
> troubleshooting input when he has something to add.
>
> I'm thinking about going to an online college (*NOT* a diploma mill...
> I'm only considering colleges that are regionally accredited). An Army
> buddy of mine had recommended TUI University (http://tuiu.edu),
> because they're military friendly and you don't have to buy expen$ive
> books - all the course content is mailed to you on CD.
>
> Does anyone have any input? Been to TUI University? Loved/Hated/U of
> Phoenix? Other experiences for online college... etc...?
>
> I suspect that a lot of TFUGers have college degrees.
>
> --
> Eric
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