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Online Degree
Posted on 1/8/16 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 1/8/16 at 10:38 pm
I just finished my bachelor's in Public Administration/ Emergency and Disaster Management and am thinking about starting on my Masters. The only problem is that to get a Master's in Emergency and Disaster Management, I will have to do it all online as there are no schools in my area that offer this degree program. I am desperate to get my first job in the field but striking out so far. So far I have really liked Arizona State University or Eastern Kentucky University. Is a online degree frowned upon? My hope is to be able to work in a government or civilian job doing emergency operations preparation and planning. Living through Hurricane Katrina has caused me to take a great interest in this field. Does anyone on here work in this field or hold a degree in it? Thanks in advance
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Posted on 1/9/16 at 8:35 am to GeauxTigers1983
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Is a online degree frowned upon?
Not if it is from a reputable school. I have my masters online from a Big 10 school. If you look at my transcript or diploma, it looks like someone who went the brick and mortar route. I was even allowed to participate in the graduation with the brick and mortar students. Unless I told you I did it online, you would never know looking at the documentation from the school.
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So far I have really liked Arizona State University or Eastern Kentucky University
I am not familiar with EKU but I believe Arizona State has a very good online degree program for the degrees offered.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 2:10 pm to WPBTiger
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Unless I told you I did it online, you would never know looking at the documentation from the school.
As soon as someone looks at your resume and you were working in say Louisiana and attending school at Michigan at the same time, some red flags go up.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 2:39 pm to GoldenD
I typically advise against online programs but yours could be an exception. If you are getting a specialized Masters that is only offered by a select group of schools and none within a reasonable distance to where you currently live, then online may make sense.
I would just stress that you go to the best online program available. ASU is known generally for having a very broad, strong online program while I have never heard of EKU's online presence.
I would start with a list of the best programs in the country and work from there. A specialized Masters is different from something like a MBA where prestige comes into play much more (IMO).
ETA: Corrected errors from typing on phone.
I would just stress that you go to the best online program available. ASU is known generally for having a very broad, strong online program while I have never heard of EKU's online presence.
I would start with a list of the best programs in the country and work from there. A specialized Masters is different from something like a MBA where prestige comes into play much more (IMO).
ETA: Corrected errors from typing on phone.
This post was edited on 1/9/16 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 1/9/16 at 3:02 pm to GeauxTigers1983
I agree with some of the other posters that just make sure it's a reputable program, preferably a brick and mortar campus.
I recently completed an online master's program and it was much more work and time than doing a traditional program from my past experience.
I believe online education will become a more popular, cost effective method to receiving additional education for people.
10 years ago people didn't talk openly about online dating. Now it seems everyone is doing it and open about it. I think online education will become much more respected as time goes by.
The MBA boys on this board may start talking about the value of networking which is probably the only significant thing of value from an MBA unless going to a top 20 program. It's fairly redundant learning if you obtained an undergraduate business degree from my experience.
I recently completed an online master's program and it was much more work and time than doing a traditional program from my past experience.
I believe online education will become a more popular, cost effective method to receiving additional education for people.
10 years ago people didn't talk openly about online dating. Now it seems everyone is doing it and open about it. I think online education will become much more respected as time goes by.
The MBA boys on this board may start talking about the value of networking which is probably the only significant thing of value from an MBA unless going to a top 20 program. It's fairly redundant learning if you obtained an undergraduate business degree from my experience.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 5:33 pm to kaaj24
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The MBA boys on this board may start talking about the value of networking which is probably the only significant thing of value from an MBA unless going to a top 20 program.
Well that's just not true at all.
There are hundreds of thousands of upper level management jobs in the U.S and you think that only the top 20 programs fill all those jobs needs?
I think the older generation are the only ones who attach the bad stigma to online education. It's clearly the future. Stanford is looking into opening an entire online only school and nearly every school has jumped on and added some type of online offering...from a few basic classes to full level degrees. The University of Creighton has an entire online Pharmacy School program.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 6:11 pm to GeauxTigers1983
Higher ed admin guy here,
As long as the online degree comes from a real college, one with a football team and a brick and mortar campus, you're fine.
I just read a white paper that said by 2020, half of all master's degrees will be conferred online.
Arizona State and EKU are both fine. Georgetown has an online masters in E&D Management as well.
As long as the online degree comes from a real college, one with a football team and a brick and mortar campus, you're fine.
I just read a white paper that said by 2020, half of all master's degrees will be conferred online.
Arizona State and EKU are both fine. Georgetown has an online masters in E&D Management as well.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 6:57 pm to anc
Thank you all
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:22 pm to GeauxTigers1983
I have two advanced degrees the last one being from a good school but I went the online route.
It was easier and more convenient, but I did not learn nearly as much.
It was easier and more convenient, but I did not learn nearly as much.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:32 pm to anc
Online is fine, the caveat being it should be an AACSB accredited program.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 9:03 am to Paul Allen
Tulane has a masters in Homeland security. School of continuing studies.
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