Calling All Charter Oak Students / Grads - Info Needed!

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by fritzy202, Mar 18, 2009.

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  1. fritzy202

    fritzy202 New Member

    I need some info from COSC current students or grads. Is your degree from COSC fulfilling your educational and employment needs? I was set to enroll in the COSC BS in Health Care Admin program because that is what I do and want to continue doing, however it was brought to my attention that the COSC degrees are general studies degrees which are not as desired or respected as a degree with a defined major. The problem is that I would like to finish my degree in this fast paced / online format and the TESC and EC BS in Health Sciences programs are more geared for allied health workers, of which I am not. I used to be, but I am now in teaching and want to stay in teaching. That being said I'm wondering if you found in real life that a COSC degree was less accepted or desired when applying for jobs or for a master's program. I'm 45 so I don't think I will ever venture into a master's program, but I hate to close a door or limit my access through that door just in case. I know some have a personal preference, but my question is does it really matter in real life or does it just look better hanging on the wall? I'm not trying to offend anyone, so I hope no one takes offense. But I truly believe as some have said here that what you know and how you use it is more important than what the piece of paper hanging on the wall reads. I have known some really dumb PhD's in my life!! I truly never realized there was a difference in a BS degree except that some were in Liberal Arts, some in Science Etc. I guess things have changed since I first went to college in 1980! Thanks in advance for helping me make sense of this. I guess the old age brain fog is setting in because this has really thrown me for a loop this week. What I thought I knew just went right out the window! This group is so great with support and info I thought I would find someone to help me understand this better!
     
  2. faero13

    faero13 Member

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    fritzy202: I'd say go for it. COSC was a great choice for me. It took 9 years of struggling with different schools before I finally graduated with COSC. My COSC degree has allowed me to continue my education towards my Master's degree at a solid B & M private institution.

    faero13
     
  3. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    My Bachelor's from Charter Oak got me into a Master's program at a top-25 school in my field, and paved the way to the much better job I have today. I like them so much I joined the Alumni Association Board, something that ordinarily might not be my kind of thing. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

    -=Steve=-
     
  4. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    COSC is great - excellent customer service. It got me into University of Florida graduate program and California State Universitys graduate program.
     

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