Relatively Inexpensive IT Schools?

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by ted3929, Apr 18, 2001.

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  1. ted3929

    ted3929 New Member

    Now that I've been told RFK University in Switzerland is a probable sham, does anybody have any recommendations for a DL school with majors in Webmaster(ing) or IT that doesn't cost a fortune and is still accredited? I'm just a poor civil servant looking to prove what I already know.

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  2. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member


    Spend 15 bucks and get "Bears' Guide to the Best Computer Degrees by Distance Learning," written by John Bear, Mariah Bear, and Larry McQueary.

    "Who you callin' Computer Wimp?" [​IMG]
     
  3. bing

    bing New Member

    Or...go to the library and check it out. If they don't have it get it through interlibrary loan.

    bing
     
  4. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Excellent idea, Bing! I have gotten about 70% of the books mentioned in the bibliography of Bears' Guide (as well as numerous others) through inter-library loan. The cost is $1.00 per book, in NC, and one has several weeks to read the material.

    The only negative is that it may take 2-3 weeks to get the book, depending on which library it comes from. And for books not needed permanently, this is an excellent option.

    Of course, I keep my copy of Bears' Guide (14th Ed), which I purchased at full cover price from Ten Speed Press (no Amazon or Barnes/Noble for this jewel), by my computer at all times. It has its special place alongside Webster, World Book and George W.'s biography.

    Russell
     
  5. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Good thing it wasn't an autobiography. A pamphlet is soooo easy to lose. [​IMG]

    Rich
     
  6. tcnixon

    tcnixon Active Member

    One thing to bear in mind is that "Bears' Guide to the Best Computer Degrees by Distance Learning" is so new that most libraries probably don't have a copy yet. Certainly that will change within the next year (as libraries begin to buy books again when the new fiscal year starts in July).


    Tom Nixon
     
  7. Before looking at specific schools, I'd want to think a little more about the goal.

    I've seen a lot of webmaster/developer certification programs; these seem to be on a more vocational, practical level than graduate programs in information technology. Often you can find web certification programs at local community colleges, and there are a lot online -- see http://distancelearn.about.com/cs/webwork/ for links to a few.



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  8. Michael Wilson

    Michael Wilson New Member

    One of the cardinal rules of interlibrary lending is that no book may be lent until the July of the year following its publication. So, for example, if Dr. Bear's book was published in 2001 (as I assume it was), it won't be available for lending out until July 1, 2002.

    Also, this particular type of book is likely to be placed in the reference collection. Reference books are rarely lent out.

    Didn't mean to throw a wet blanket on anyone, but I thought my comments might save someone a fruitless trip to the library.

    Cheers,

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    Michael Wilson
     
  9. J. Ayers

    J. Ayers New Member

    Good morning!

    Please note that there appear to be many different programs in your selected field, and a quick web search reveals many hits. However, I only have first-hand knowledge of one program (East Carolina University) since I took two distance learning courses there.

    If you go to http://www.sit.ecu.edu/gradprog/index.html on the web, you will see offerings at the certificate (Website Developer), masters (MSIT in Digital Communications Systems), and doctoral (PhD in Technology Management - consortium program) levels.

    ECU is regionally accredited, and their distance learning courses are relatively inexpensive (same cost for out-of-state as in-state students). I learned a lot during my two courses there, and I had good experiences when I visited the campus to talk to the professor and program director.

    Good luck in your search for the right program!
     
  10. mlomker

    mlomker New Member

    Thanks for that link; the MSIT program looks very interesting.
     

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