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How to Ensure Online Degree Credibility
Not all online institutions of higher learning are accredited. Online students need to know that their education will be recognized by employers and other universities.
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1Try to attend an actual brick and mortar school that offers online programs. These schools usually have a good reputation. In many cases, the transcript will not even show that the degree was earned online.Ad -
2Discover how long the school has existed. An online university that has been around for a long period of time will be better perceived. -
3For many fields, online degrees are widely accepted. For example, nursing, criminal justice, and secondary education often accept online degrees. Academia, engineering, medicine, and law are professions which discourage online degrees. -
4Consult current or potential employers to see if they accept degrees from online universities. Some employers offer partnerships with online schools.Ad
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- If at an interview, an employer is skeptical of online degrees raise the following points:
- Earning a degree online requires a tremendous amount of discipline and self motivation.
- Distance learning imparts time management as many students balance family, full time jobs, and their education.
- Emphasize that online degrees give experience communicating and networking on the internet.
- Having a bachelor’s degree from a traditional university and a graduate degree from an online university is more favorable than just earning a bachelor’s from an online college.
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- Visit Online Degree Navigator for trusted and unbiased information on online education, as well as insightful articles and helpful comparison tools to help you find the school and program best fit for your goals and expectations.
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