Online University Recommendations?

[FooteNasty]

So I'm about ready to take the plunge and start some schooling. Just not sure on which school(s) to apply to. I live in San Diego and work corrections, so schedule is very sporadic, changing every 3 months. The two main schools that I've read up on are National University and American Military University. Anybody have any insider info on either of these schools???

I researched the accreditation and both seem to check out okay. For the record I'm not interested in majoring in CJ due to the many reasons stated before on these boards. Most likely going to major in History as that is the only subject in higher education that holds any interest of mine. Plus I think it could benefit me after my law enforcement career (be that at age 30 or 50).

[Citicop]

History is a fine choice of major.

I don't know anything about National University, but have heard good things about AMU.

Also, check out University of Phoenix, and Columbia College of Missouri. They both have good online programs, from what I understand.

-Citicop.

[pac201]

you might try this, Herzing University Online

[Sgt. Slaughter]

So I'm about ready to take the plunge and start some schooling. Just not sure on which school(s) to apply to. I live in San Diego and work corrections, so schedule is very sporadic, changing every 3 months. The two main schools that I've read up on are National University and American Military University. Anybody have any insider info on either of these schools???

AMU is supposed to be top-notch. I may be biased however, as I am planning on taking classes through them as well.

Worried about accreditation? Take a peek through this:
Diploma Mills and Accreditation

College Accreditation in the United States-- Pg 6

You would be better off taking online classes from a traditional university/college that offers them. The only problem is that history isn't a degree program that is offered online. I iwsh that it was as I would love to do a history degree.

For da bofa yooze...

I pulled this info from the Army's education website (which is why some are listed in Asia and Europe). Maybe it'll be enough info to get you started.

American Military University (AMU) Associate of Arts in History
American Military University (AMU) Associate of Arts in Military History
American Military University (AMU) Bachelors in History
American Military University (AMU) Bachelors in Military History
American Military University (AMU) Graduate Certificate in American History
American Military University (AMU) Master of Arts in Military History
American Military University (AMU) Masters in History
Ashford University - IA Bachelor of Arts in History
Austin Peay State University Master of Arts in Military History
Cameron University Bachelor of Arts in History
Campbell University Bachelor of Science in Social Science with History Concentration
Columbia College Bachelor of Arts in History
Drury University Bachelor of Science in History
Empire State College-Fort Drum BA in History
Fayetteville State University Bachelor of Arts in History
Harford Community College Associate of Arts in History
Methodist University Bachelor of Arts in History
Methodist University Bachelor of Science in History
Mount Saint Mary College Bachelor of Arts-History
Mount Saint Mary College Bachelor of Arts-Social Science-History
Saint Martin's University Bachelor of Arts in History
St. Thomas Aquinas College Bachelor of Art in History
Tarleton State University-CT Bachelor of Art - History
Tarleton State University-CT MA - History
Thomas Edison State College Bachelor of Arts in History
Troy University Associate of Science in General Education-History
Troy University Bachelor of Science in History
University of Maryland University College-Asia Bachelor of Arts in History
University of Maryland University College-Asia Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (History)
University of Maryland University College-Europe Bachelor of Arts in History
University of Maryland University College-Europe Bachelor of Science in General Studies-Focus: Art History and Art Appreciation
University of Maryland University College Bachelor of Arts in History
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bachelor of Arts in History

[Sgt. Slaughter]

While the AMU classes would meet my basic need, I was reluctant to take classes from an institution without a traditional base. I need 18 graduate hours in history to be able to teach collegiate level history courses, and the online only institutions tend to not get the respect in the academic snobbery circles.

I have a Master of Public Administration and teach polisci and CJ classes on an adjunct basis. If I get 18 graduate hours in any other disciplines, I can teach freshman and sophomore level classes in that discipline, and the courses will be recognized by SACS, our regional accrediting body.

I will look into the Austin Peay program that you listed.

Roger that & good luck. I originally planned on getting a 4-year psych degree from Penn State for the same "brick & mortar" reasons as you. However, I've now evaluated things from a militaristic standpoint while yours is in the academic realm. APU/AMU is good for the federal government, hence it's good for me.

Of course, what works for one person doesn't work for everyone. I've worked at a college. I understand how pretentious purely academic faculty members can be.

[retdetsgt]

It was nearly a hundred years ago, but I took several history classes by correspondence (pre on line for you youngsters) from the University of Maryland when I was in the Army. They were top notch, at least back then. They were one of the few that would cater to military personnel who couldn't always get assignments back on time.......

[JR180]

I am currently getting a BA in history from AMU. It ain't bad. The price is not bad compared to other schools and most of the teachers I have had are not crazy. I just finished a 15 page paper that kind of kicked my *** but other than the few multiple page papers it hasn’t been too difficult. It helps if you enter the program with a pretty good knowledge of history already; it appears you have the credentials. Cheetos are also a great snack. The End.