November 5, 2008

Online College Courses, waste of time or great investment?

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jala_lady2006 asked:


Is it reliable, is the quality different than the traditional college scene, is it less expensive??
I want to persue a career in psychology, could I possibly recieve an online education in this field?
I am twenty years old I will be a junior in the tradational college scene, I have just completed my Associates Degree at a community college. I fear that I would be missing out on the whole “College/University Experience” if I decide online is the way to go.
Any suggestions??

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November 8, 2008

BlessedOne @ 5:05 pm

I think if it is accredited then Go for it,girl! But if the “experience” is your thing..then go for it!

November 9, 2008

Mandi K @ 2:46 pm

I have been taking online classes for almost a year now and I LOVE them! I have done every class online and I will finish my degree in Dec. I think you should research online schools that offer the type of program you’re looking for and go from there. Online schooling is becoming so popular these days that I think its just as credible as traditional classes.

November 12, 2008

Mike G @ 11:39 am

There’s no blanket answer to this question. Just like traditional college instruction, online instructions has its good practitioners and its bad ones. There’s a slight disadvantage to online programs because many of them haven’t been around long enough to develop a reputation (good or bad). But if you can get a sense of the program you’re thinking about from other people who have participated in it, that’ll help.

Anyhow, yes, an online degree in psychology is possible, and some of them carry as much weight as a traditional degree. I wouldn’t worry too much about missing out on the “experience” at this point. You’re entering your junior year, which means you’re beyond the whole dorm experience, which is more important in the first two years. If you feel like you really need to have person-to-person contact with fellow students and professors, there are a few options — go to a traditional college, find a college that offers traditional and online courses, or sign up for “hybrid” courses that meet primarily online but sometimes get together on campus.

November 14, 2008

nas_carfan24 @ 3:08 pm

It really depends on your situation. I received my Associates Degree through an online program and it was great. But now I’m having trouble affording to continue on. I want to continue with my bachelor’s program but can’t get the loans.
So, I would say it depends on your situation. For me, online was the way to go. I work full time and there was no way to go to a “traditional” college. In the long run, I guess you could say it is cheaper, because there is no room and board and you can do it from home.
However, you really have to have the “drive” to want to succeed, because it is very easy to fall behind if you don’t push yourself to want to do well.
The school I went to was AIU online and they have excellent programs for Psychology. You should give them a call or check out their website. Their student advisors are great at there job and can give you a lot of info.
They are a highly accredited school also.

November 16, 2008

Sandy J @ 11:11 am

May be this site can help you

November 18, 2008

Tammy M. @ 3:46 am

Acquiring an online degree is perhaps a very good option, even if you wish to experience the whole college/university experience! you might ask me why and that is because online colleges & universities present their classes in such an environment which is no less than a conventional classroom! and yes you can definately acquire a degree in psychology. For complete information over this topic just take a look at:

the website presnts complete info about online univeristies, their programs, student services etc! just check it out :)