Online College Degree How Do You Know if it is a Legitimate Program
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Online College Degree: How to Determine If It's Legitimate
Before enrolling in any online university, it’s essential to thoroughly research your options. Here’s how to ensure the online degree you choose is credible.
Understanding Degree Mills
Some online degrees come from degree mills?"organizations that offer degrees with no actual coursework. These services enable you to purchase degrees, transcripts, and more without earning them. Such degrees can cover various levels, from Associate to Ph.D. Buying a fake degree provides little more than a piece of paper and often arrives quickly after a simple application.
While legitimate institutions may offer credit for life experience, they will still require coursework. In contrast, degree mills grant all credits based on life experience, with no supplementary learning or effort needed.
Risks of a Fake Degree
Fake degrees won't help you professionally. Many employers verify educational credentials, and owning a fake degree can lead to job loss or hinder career advancement. In some places, such as Oregon, using an unearned degree for employment is illegal. Ethical considerations aside, a Senate investigation has highlighted how government employees have used fraudulent degrees.
Ultimately, a fake degree won’t give you the respect or knowledge you seek and may harm your reputation.
How to Identify a Legitimate Program
Here are key steps to verify the legitimacy of an online degree program:
1. Assess the Program Requirements:
- What are the graduation criteria?
- How much credit is given for prior learning, and what qualifies as prior learning?
- Legitimate programs rarely offer more than two years of credit for prior experience.
2. Research the School:
- Look up the school online and review its reputation.
- Consider the success of its graduates and their acceptance into other graduate programs.
3. Evaluate the Faculty:
- Examine the student-to-faculty ratio.
- Check the qualifications of faculty members, including the number of PhDs and Masters.
- Review any publications by the faculty.
4. Check Accreditation:
- Ensure the institution is accredited by a state-approved board.
- Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website (www.chea.org) for verification.
Conclusion
Before enrolling in an online college, thoroughly investigate your options. By carefully evaluating the program’s credibility, you can find an accelerated online degree that is both legitimate and suited to your needs. Do your homework, and you’ll set yourself up for success.
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