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Real degree...what the?!?

By: devdawg009 (In Progress) on October 10, 2010

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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.

Excellent Staff to Help You Succeed

By: phonphet.vongsalack (In Progress) on April 5, 2010

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I started online schooling a month ago and the Staff and Administration has contacted me daily to check on my welfare. I didn't think this online school would do that. Thanks for proving me wrong CSU.

Best DETC school currently available!

By: Paul.B.Mansell (In Progress) on May 13, 2009

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So far - So good!

Does a very good job in course format, outline, and delivery.

Have, and will continue to recommend school to family, friends, and co-workers.

Can't beat the price per credit hour!

Considering enrolling in their E-Commerce & Tech program after successful completion of BS degree.

Slow, yet efficient!

By: dzw_36041 (Graduate) on January 2, 2009

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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+!

Exceptional School

By: jay24k (In Progress) on September 18, 2007

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I enrolled in the Information Technology field for my bachelors. I originally thought that online schools would be easier but I found out that there is much more work involved. I went to UCF and several of my friends went to UF and FSU and I noticed the workload was not even close. I've never experienced having to write 20 300+ word essays, a 7 page research paper, and 6 quizzes in any single course.

The program was great and I am really enjoying it. I was worried about the accreditation however after talking with several IT directors, all agreed that they do not discriminate on degrees unless it is from a school that is known as a diploma mill. Mainly in the IT field, experience is the key and the diploma gets you one step ahead. With this bachelors degree, 7 certifications, and 9 years experience, I highly doubt I will have any problems finding a job.

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