I have several online degrees.

My MBA is from Regent University.

I am working on my PhD in Management from Capella University.

There can be some quality issues between online and face-to-face. You may miss some of the interaction and knowledge from your peers, but even the online degrees have extensive online discussions and interactions.

Online degrees for me are easier, in the sense that there are fewer projects and group projects that might be found in the traditional programs. BUT, they can still be as much or more time consuming.

Some employers still despise online ed, because they don't understand it. Avoid schools that put "online" on the transcript, like U-Phoenix Online. I learned of one employer recently who put all resumes with "online" degrees in the "uneducated" stack of applicants.

I too am attending Capella University.

I am not to fond of Phoenix's programs. There degree plans and course requirements often seem odd when compared to other degrees. And, I would avoid schools that have "online" in their title or on their transcripts. Many employers still do not trust the quality of online ed.

Linda,

I am unsure what mfazioli means by their response and negativity towards Capella University. I have a BA from the University of Pittsburgh, my MBA from Capella, and an currently working on an add on certificate in Human Resources on the graduate level there because I was so happy with the trainign I received in my masters level. I work for a government contractor who looks very highly on my education and my aunt who works for who currently works for Raytheon and was an employee previously with TI's education division recommended their program highly. She believed in this progrma enough also that with receiving another promotion within Raytheon she has entered their PhD program also for business and in just over a year is in the middle of completing her dissertation and she still speaks highly of the program. You do lose out on the face to face interaction with the other students but the experience and knowledge I gained out of being in classes with many people throughout a variety of companies I would not have traded anything for. Where as many classes you are stuck listening to lectures and writing papers the Capella courserooms allow for much more interaction betweeen students and gaining of information through the sharing of their experiences. I hope this has provided you with a little mroe insight into my experience and wish you the best of luck in your search for the right location and in the completion of your degree.

Linda,

I am currently in the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology program with Capella University, and I must say it is very convenient with my hectic work schedule. My only advice is to thoroughly research your program of interest to ensure that it will benefit you in the future. For example, my state requires that I have a doctoral degree from a school accredited by the American Psychological Association in order to be a licensed psychologist. I found out that Fielding Graduate University is the only online learning school that is APA accredited, so I contacted them to ensure that I could be accepted with a degree from Capella. If your choices have the proper accreditation, I say go for it!

I am in the third course of a Master's degree in Educational Technology through Central Michigan University. This is also a 'cohort' program where we meet once or twice per class on weekends, but most work is done virtually.

So far I have found the instructors to be very knowledgable of their field, and they are (surprise!) good facilitators as well. Discussions have been stimulating and very refreshing.

This program is attended primarily by primary education teachers/administrators, however ... as a corporate designer/facilitator I am definately in the minority. But the principles apply, so I just use them in my world on all assignments.

Great discussion re: the pros/cons of Master's in Ed verses Master's in Anything Else. In the end I suppose it's a question of what you hope to do with your degree.