Columbia Southern University : Information Technology Reviews
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Devdawg009
(In Progress) on October 10, 2010
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Real degree...what the?!?
Somebody explain to me, if this is a "degree mill", then how come I have to take 20 8-week classes (after I transferred my A.S. degree to them) to complete my B.S. degree for 120 credits. And nobody told me they were ACCREDITED (ick). Also, they have the nerve to send me ACTUAL TEXTBOOKS, which they expect me to read. And I have to take ACTUAL TESTS at the end of each week, and write ACTUAL APA ESSAYS, and some even have a FINAL EXAM! What a nerve. And to top it off, they assign me ACTUAL PROFESSORS who, get this, EXPECT ME TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL AND PASS THE TESTS! Also, the Department of Education recognizes this "degree mill", and the Department of Defense will pay for its members to go there! My employer even says they are approved..ugh. That was the last straw. Here I thought I was going to breeze through a "degree mill", but I really got conned big time. This is more like a "real" degree, which I wanted to avoid, what a rip.
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Dzw_36041
(Graduate) on January 2, 2009
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Slow, yet efficient!
Simply stated, CSU provides a justifiable program and degree. CSU is not regionally accredited. CSU is nationally accredited. CSU provides an "at your own pace" curriculum; however, this does not degrade the effectiveness of the course.
I've taken many courses and acquired many certifications in the field of technology. CSU's program proved to be just as valuable as any of my previous certifications. This was not only because of the degree credential but also for the knowledge gained. As with any program (including those regionally accredited), there were several things learned and a few things found wrong.
Little known facts:
1. A degree is a "test" of motivation, adaptablity, and the ability to learn.
2. Most employers hire based on the applicant's motivation, knowledge, and/or experience.
3. A thorough knowledge of a subject is only aquired when consistently applied.
4. Some fields required specialized or intense understanding of the subject; however, most of these aren't provided by online institutions.
The only real problem I've had is the degree conferral, which took several weeks to complete. Otherwise, A+!
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