Finding the schools I need for a computer science degree

I am a 21 year old Icelandic citizen and I have been working in computers for about 5 years specializing in programming, security and network related work. I run my own firm with KPMG consulting here in Iceland. It is a security related firm.

I believe I have a high degree of skill in several fields in computers, especially C language programming, security and tcp/ip aswell as a high knowledge of most unix and gui operating systems. I have also taught at the local CTec school where I taught Linux administration for a few semesters and I have also taught specific classes on Linux and security specific issues. I have an RHCE(Red Hat Certified Engineer).

I have completed the equivalent of an American highschool degree and I have an okay english verbal/grammar knowledge. I therefore meet the prerequisite for entrance into many collages and universities for online/distance education atleast according to my understanding of this.

I have been wandering around the net for long time now on and off looking for information about online or distance education or whatever the correct term for it is and at first I was unable to find much information and not many schools. The first school I saw that fit some of my needs was Grantham College of engineering it seems okay and is accredited, however not RA accredited. I am still a bit confused about this RA and DETC but I gather from reading this board that DETC is not as good as RA and also I am wondering whether either of them can be used by me later say in the University of Iceland?

I wrote this post because I have exhausted myself in looking for suitable collages/universites and just not knowing whether they are good or not. What I am looking for here is to get maybe a list from you folks about suitable collages/universites for getting a Computer Science or a similar degree. I would be profoundly happy if you were able to provide me with some recommendations for schools. My only specific desire in this is that the school is a not a fraudulent school. I dont really know whether an online school or a correspondance one is better for me but I would appreciate any recommendations from you folks.
Also a thing to note is that I am not specifically looking for Americans schools, schools from CA,UK,OZ should be okay aswell.

I was unable to find Bears' Guide to the Best Computer Degrees by Distance Learning in my country which many people here recommended and it takes about 3 weeks to get anything from amazon from Iceland.

I apologize for the length of this post but I wanted to try to be thorough but if any more information is needed just ask for it and I will provide it as quickly as possible.

Sincerely,

Theodor Gislason -

 

The reason I'm not responding in detail, Mr. Gislason, is that my colleagues and I truly said all that we had to say (quite a lot) about all the issues you raise, in our "Bears' Guide to the Best Computer Degrees by Distance Learning." So perhaps 3 weeks to wait from Amazon (or perhaps less from one of the other services found at bookfinder.com or other multiple book search places) would be time well spent. Or buy me a ticket to Reykjavik on Loftleider, and I'll hand deliver one tomorrow.

 

Thank you for your reply Mr. Bear.

I have ordered the book now and I look forward to receiving it. I was just a little impatient but I know this book should be worth the wait. Thanks again for your reply.


I just wish all books in the not distant future can be sent digitally and viewed by the buyer securely.

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Theodor Gislason

 

You may want to look at the articles and links on the About.com Distance Learning site, if you haven't already.

 

Should you need/want a job in San Francisco, California with a major corporation using your skills that will pay for your distance education send me a resume.

I know of many schools that will interest you, but I will refrain from mentioning them here knowing that they are all listed in the Bear's Guide you have already ordered.

Christian

 

Theodor,
thanks to John there is a good list to start looking at:
http://www.degree.net/schools.html

For OZ schools have a look at:
http://www.thegoodguides.com.au/

My personal favourite is:
http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2002/

When in a hurry look at:
http://www.geocities.com/BA_in_4_Weeks/mainmenu.html

Also try:
http://www.worldwidelearn.com

A lot to read in the time before John's book arrives - be sure to read it, its worth waiting

Good luck
Friedrich