Any of You Ladies Do Online School?

Before you make a commitment to some pricey online school, why don't you take an online class through your local community college. I have taken plenty in the last few years and enjoy it, but I know it isn't for everyone.
Nowadays many community colleges offer enough online classes to basically complete a two year degree...
I am VERY skeptical of online only schools, there are so many scams out there and even if you sign up for a valid one, I personally feel that by many employers they are still looked upon as less valuable.
Good luck!

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I agree with Ina, I take classes online through my local community college. That way you know they are accredited and you have the support both online and local. Good Luck!

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I frequently take online courses through my CC and my university, but I vastly prefer actually being in class the vast majority of the time. I have friends however who completed ALL of their non-lab requirements through the school's online course schedule.

I also took online classes through my local university. I was able to take advantage of all the learning centers if I needed more help, and once I got in the swing of things I loved it!! I will admit it takes a lot of self modivation but if you get yourself on a schedule it will be well worth it. Oh and I also took a couple classes on campus and for the record 32 is not old! There was a gentlemen in my class that was so old he had to walk with a cane! College can be for anyone who wants it. Good Luck :)

I have been working on an MBA through Capella University. They are fully acredited and it has been a wonderful experience! I highly recommend Capella for any student, as long as you are self disciplined. You can take classes as quickly or as slowly as you need to. Since my employer gives me so much each year for tuition, I only take as many classes as my tuition reimbursement will pay for - I have two classes left and I'll have that masters degree in May, 2011. Almost done!

Capella is entirely online and based in Minneapolis. A typical master's class is 6 weeks long, usually requires weekly reading, online discussion posts, responses to other learners discussion posts and a weekly paper. The last week usually adds a final paper as well. It sounds like a lot (and it can be!) but I have been able to complete much of my coursework after the kids go to bed at night - and I do some over lunch and breaks at work. I am proud to say that with some careful planning, I have never missed out on any family events or activities due to school.

I am not sure how the course structure is for undergrad coursework, but I imagine it is similar - I think the courses might be 8 weeks instead though.

You have to be disciplined to do it - but you CAN do it! As for finding a job - well, with the economy the way it is right now, the best thing you can do is go back to school...there is no better time!

check out http://www.capella.edu/.

I think they might even offer free sample classes. There are some great videos to about a night in the life of a capella learner. They really helped me to see that I could this while being a wife, mom, and full time employee!