Posted on Mar 15, 2015
What are the best online degree programs for the military?
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I earned a degree online through North Georgia University (formerly NGCSU). It wasn't a joke; it took a ton of commitment and a lot of time, but it was an awesome experience and I walked away with a lot more than just a piece of paper (Plus, they price right around TA-levels, so best value I've found).
I've talked to some Soldiers, NCOs and Officers who've gone through online programs and complained: professors weren't engaged, their classmates came across as idiots, or that the classes just weren't challenging (if you got through it, you'd have a degree but it was about the piece of paper).
What's your experience?
What are the best online programs you've found or heard about?
The ones you'd personally stay away from?
I've talked to some Soldiers, NCOs and Officers who've gone through online programs and complained: professors weren't engaged, their classmates came across as idiots, or that the classes just weren't challenging (if you got through it, you'd have a degree but it was about the piece of paper).
What's your experience?
What are the best online programs you've found or heard about?
The ones you'd personally stay away from?
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CPT (Join to see) : Ma'am, I attended NGCSU at its brick and mortar institute for my degree and while I never used their online program it was recommended to me for my Masters by then PMS, COL Mike Pyott.
It is a military college, with a staff of professors who are either veterans themselves or very in touch with military living and seek to aide their student body.
It is a military college, with a staff of professors who are either veterans themselves or very in touch with military living and seek to aide their student body.
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1LT (Join to see), I love your alumni community. I've seen regular reunions where Bonita Jacobs would come out and a large group would get together. That's one of the things I do feel like you miss out on with an online program.. It was important for me to go out to Dahlonega when I graduated last year. Beautiful, beautiful place.
Can't recommend the MAIA highly enough. Drs Greathouse, Harris and Miner were all excellent.
Can't recommend the MAIA highly enough. Drs Greathouse, Harris and Miner were all excellent.
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My final dissertation for my masters research program was 250 pages and is the foundation for my doctoral thesis
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MSG David Chappell, that's no joke; this is for the MA? What school did you graduate from - and where are you looking at for your doctorate?
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MSG David Chappell
American military university The intelligence program focuses on psychology as well as intelligence all the professors are doctorates in this field and are currently working as intelligence analysts. There is no sliding or just getting by. We were presented with real-world issues and required to use open source intelligence to create our thesis.
Based on my GPA as well as the recommendations from my professors I am speaking to three different universities in Texas, Florida and Chicago to do my doctorate.
Psychology is an interesting field but the more you learn the more crazy you understand you are
Based on my GPA as well as the recommendations from my professors I am speaking to three different universities in Texas, Florida and Chicago to do my doctorate.
Psychology is an interesting field but the more you learn the more crazy you understand you are
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@CPT Sarah S. - a 250 page thesis is very common in the mental health field. The school I previously attended required everyone to begin the draft of their thesis in the undergrad program before headed to the grad program (almost everyone who went through the undergrad Psych or Social work program went to the grad school which is why they implanted this) I'm not sure if this is the same for all master's or doctoral programs but it wouldn't surprise me.
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(Rule #1) If something seems too good to be true it probably is. That should be the motto for online education. During my research of schools I felt as though the counselors that represent the for-profit schools come across like sales people and were very good at what they are paid to do. Enticing fees, dues, course length, free books, free electronics, etc. There are many options; when in doubt refer to rule#1.
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My learning style does not lend well to on-line courses, which created a significant barrier to my education while serving. Even today, having finally completed my first Bachelors through Boise State University, I find a lot of trouble with online courses even as they parallel the rest of my course load.
For those that can, kudos. For those that can't, it may not be the best option for you to pursue.
For those that can, kudos. For those that can't, it may not be the best option for you to pursue.
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I got my Master's at American Military University which was a solid program with like minded individuals and was fairly prices for the veteran on a budget.
I have mostly been looking into MBAs recently and found ECU for my home state of North Carolina as well as the University of Maryland, which is expensive, and Norwich University which has great prices for veterans as well.
I have also looked at the overseas campus of University of Maryland to possibly obtain a second master's degree. It is a great way to get a degree when you do not have as much time or money to commit.
I have mostly been looking into MBAs recently and found ECU for my home state of North Carolina as well as the University of Maryland, which is expensive, and Norwich University which has great prices for veterans as well.
I have also looked at the overseas campus of University of Maryland to possibly obtain a second master's degree. It is a great way to get a degree when you do not have as much time or money to commit.
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CPT Zachary Brooks, you mention Norwich as having good prices for vets - what programs are you referencing? I'm especially interested because they've got a Master's in Diplomacy I thought looked amazing, but the program was going to cost over 30 grand which was too much for what I was looking for.
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I was originally looking at their online MBA program and it was cheaper than many of the other programs that I found.
I was originally looking at their online MBA program and it was cheaper than many of the other programs that I found.
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No kidding. I'll have to look at it again; I was looking in 08/09. Prices may have changed when they realized most people won't pay brick and mortar prices for an online degree.
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Be careful with online degrees in psychology. Not mych you can do with undergrad degree and if younplan in grad school you need to attend in person. Dont fall for an online grad degree in in psych. Most states wont allow you to license. Btw. I am a psychologist so i do have knowledge of what i am writing
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