Online schools?

Your husband has the right idea. Online schools (when they are accredited) are becoming more and more popular for folks who already have full time jobs and families with bills to pay. I earned my MA through University of Phoenix Online and I would do it again for my PHd. At least University of Phoenix is accredited, transferable and the classes are 4-8 weeks long. They require constant communication and papers just like in traditional settings. The standards are high and group work is a must, but so long as your computer is set up correctly and the personal motivation is there, your hubby will have no problem fitting education in this method into his schedule. Try Phoenix at http://www.phoenix.edu/

Good luck, and be careful, it is expensive, but worth it when you walk across the stage with 10,000 other people to get your diploma like I did!

The thing to look for is their accreditation. They need to be a regionally accredited institution for any credits to transfer into, or out of, an online school. I've been attending St. Leo University for a couple of years to complete my bachelor's degree in Business Management (I have an Associates in Accounting from a technical college). Most of my credits transferred in to the program from USC and the technical college. If they are accredited, it is treated the same way. It's a very common thing now.

I personally think the program is worthwhile, although they can be intense when you're taking 8 week courses. It works well for me because when I went back to the university, I found that I was bored and there was always some idiot in the class that held everything up with long discussions with the professor. Other benefits are doing your homework or attending lectures in your pajamas, and being able to attend any time you want to. They treat you like an adult, not an 18 year old fresh out of high school. I wish I had gone to school online from the beginning, but it wasn't available when I graduated!!! LOL

So, look into St. Leo University, University of Phoenix Online, and there are a few others that are really good schools. Financial aid is also available for these schools.

It's more than just accreditation - it's the reputation of the school. And most "online" schools, which are known for being online, don't have good reps. Consider your options carefully.

There are reputable, "brick and mortar" schools that offer degrees online. Their good reputation for their on-campus programs will flow over into their online program.

So to be quite blunt, an online OR an offline degree from U Phoenix, or Devry, or ITT, will only get you so far, because the reputations of these schools isn't the greatest. A degree of any sort from UMass Amherst, or U Nebraska Lincoln, or U Maryland, will likely be seen as more acceptable by more employers, and may, therefore, get you further.

Some great universities that offer online degrees include:

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

University of Denver

University of Maryland

Duke University

Drexel

Carnegie Mellon

Penn State

Ball State

U Nebraska - Lincoln

Babson

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

University of Illinois

Penn State

Colorado State U

And there are others. Since I don't know what he wants to study, I can't give more specific suggestions. But in general, when you're looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their "brick and mortar" campus.

So also look at your own state colleges, and, if an associates is what you want, also your local community college. You may be surprised at what they offer online/via distance.

Lastly, enough employers are loathe to hire people who got degrees online that I ask you to only consider an online degree if it's impossible for him to go to a campus. So in addition to online degrees, also look at any accelerated degree programs that are in your area. These are designed to get adults through school as quickly as possible, by cramming more classes into less time and accepting as many transfer credits as possible. They are reputable, and they can usually be found at the small, private schools in your area. In my region, all the small Catholic colleges have them: Nyack, St. Peter's, Mercy, Dominican, etc. I'd imagine some must exist in your area, and it would be worth looking into.

I am currently going to an online school and it is wonderful. I take all my homework and exams online. It has been a God send. The school is called Columbia Southern University out of Orange Beach, AL. They have a physical campus but cater to online students. It is real simple to fill out the application and you have 10 weeks alotted for each course and can take classes every 10 weeks or at a pace that is comfortable for you. I take three classes within the 10 weeks which is a heavy load but trying to finish my bachelor's degree quick. They have Associates, Bachelors, Masters and even Doctorate Degree's. Hope this helps! And good luck!!