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Re: University of Phoenix
Posted by TheBlackPoet on 10/03/06

    On 6/17/05, Mr. H wrote:
    > On 6/16/05, John wrote:
    >> I am currentlty attending the University of Phoenix's
    >> program for IT. I have not been 100&37; satisfied. I have
    >> been doing some pretty heavy research trying to find some
    >> alternate opinions on the quality of education, and the
    >> recognition of degrees provided by other educational
    >> bodies and employers, by the UoP. Some factors I have in
    >> my favor, is although I am employed full time, I am still
    >> in my 20's (for a bit longer :) , I have no family, and no
    >> children. I feel that I may be selling myself short if I
    >> continue on my current path. While I really want my
    >> degree, I want to be proud of the name, and I want to work
    >> my tail off getting it. Your opinions and advice are
    >> greatly appreciated!
    >
    > John - A lot has been said about UOP on these forums. My take
    > is this: UOP is regionally accredited and many students get
    > what they want educationally and professionally. However, if
    > you want broader acceptance by the academic community and all
    > employers, then UOP is not your first school of choice.
    >
    > From what I can deduce, the main reason UOP can produce
    > degrees faster than other schools is that they require less
    > total hours of work per course than traditional
    > quarter/semester schools.
    >
    > Also, UOP uses a lot of collaborative learning...students
    > learning from fellow students. Some people do not find that
    > method appealing if it is used exclusively. (I ran into two
    > UOP students trying to teach themselves statistics out of a
    > book...they were trying to cover the whole book on their
    own).
    >
    > However, for some adults, UOP is the only way they can get an
    > accredited degree and getting it helps their career.
    >
    > Good luck!


    you already know the answers... you just sound like you want
    someone to give you the ol heave ho off the limb.... Do what
    you feel you need to do!!!!

    The Black Poet

     
     

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