My father in law thinks that online degrees are all scams. He is an intelligent man, but never finished high school and seems to have little knowledge of the post-secondary academic world, including what accreditation is all about.
I'm very happy with my goal of a non-traditional degree. I researched my school options for six months before deciding on one that would fit my lifestyle and career needs. Like SimonTam, it would have taken me years to complete it traditionally. And I know from the experience of an accredited brick and mortar associates degree that sitting in a classroom does not guarantee quality of education or individual competency.
Earning a four year was once a fleeting dream for me, but now it is a reality. Now I'm looking at online grad schools. At 19, I would have called someone crazy if they'd told me I would one day pursue a master's degree, but thanks to non-traditional education, it is now well within my reach.
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