I have about a year's worth of credits towards a BS degree in IT, I originally planned to focus on Network Management but also take enough classes in Security to leave that field open as well. I know that all my credits may not end up transferring wherever I end up so my focus my shift a bit but I still feel like Network Management is a field that holds a lot of promise job wise. Anyway, my biggest problem is in trying to narrow down an online school. There are tons, and some of them are really expensive. I don't mind paying for the convenience, but I do if the degree is sub-par. Most of the advice I have received has been to stay away from online schools, but this has been from people with no experience with online schooling. I want a solid tech school that employers will take seriously, that I can work around my job and children. Too much to ask? Thanks for your time and input!
If you worry about the school reputation, then you should stay with top schools. And those who told you to stay away from online/distance learning schools. They work the rest of their lives, and have zero educational credential. Once the IT generation is shifting to require a minimum 4-year college degree due to rapid numbers of new college generation....they are screwed. Here are some of the school, I would recommend you for a Bachelor degree in Information Technology. Of course, I don't recommend any solely distance learning school. Penn State University 's BS in Information Science and Technology Drexel University Colorado State University
Hey there, APUS and WGU come to mind! My sister was thinking of completing a Masters (not in IT though). I've recommended both schools to her, and she'll look at others as well. She's currently working full time and would like to complete it P/T. For IT, WGU would be my option because WGU is competency based. You also get up to 13 IT certifications during journey towards your IT degree. There's another option and that's using the big 3 for testing out. My suggestion is to go for the big 3 first, TESC, COSC and Excelsior. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide which program is better suited for you. Because I'm working, a competency based degree suits me best. For someone who would like to go to school, a brick/motor school would suit them. The same goes for an online education, i'd have to weigh my options!
Where are your original credits from? Accreditation can play a big part in what options are ultimately best for you.
Given the options that exist now for distance IT degrees and the fact that employers often pay for IT certifications; even as a WGU grad that's happy with his degree, I would not attend WGU. Hit a state school.
This program at Armstrong Atlantic State U. looks like a possibility. It's a state school, part of the University System of Georgia. Information Technology - Majors and Programs - Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, GA Here's a Wikipedia link on the school: Information Technology - Majors and Programs - Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, GA
