(08-14-2022, 08:02 AM)carrythenothing Wrote: "Reputation" is difficult to match up with time. Purdue Global is a fine choice as long as you're comfortable with writing. If you're set on computer science, I think others might also recommend TESU. You'll likely also get recommendations for a BLS at UMPI before applying for the online MSCS programs at Georgia Tech and UT Austin.

(08-14-2022, 08:09 AM)Overlord Wrote:

(08-14-2022, 08:02 AM)carrythenothing Wrote: "Reputation" is difficult to match up with time. Purdue Global is a fine choice as long as you're comfortable with writing. If you're set on computer science, I think others might also recommend TESU. You'll likely also get recommendations for a BLS at UMPI before applying for the online MSCS programs at Georgia Tech and UT Austin.

What about offerings from University of Advancing Technologies, Arizona State University, University of Washington Seattle or University of Maine Presque Isle?

Also, do I need to complete all the courses before I join the program or can I do the alternative credits along with the Bachelor's program?

• https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home
  
• https://www.chea.org/directories
  

(08-14-2022, 08:37 AM)rachel83az Wrote: For most people, Purdue Global is an okay school (if very writing heavy). But I don't know how well they'd work for a student from India. As far as I'm aware, India (and Indian authorities) are generally more wary of a degree that advertises itself as "online". With many schools that offer degrees online, it's possible for employers to kind of "look the other way" and just assume you got your degree in person. Purdue Global, with "global" in the name, is widely broadcasting itself as handing out online degrees. Because of this, they are awarding degrees that may look less valid to some people, even though PUG sounds quite rigorous in terms of how much work is expected for many of their degrees/classes.

UMPI doesn't yet have a YourPace degree in Computer Science, so that's not really an option at this time. They do have the Liberal Studies - Management Information Systems degree, but that's not really either CS or even IT.

For international students who don't want to broadcast "online degree" on their CVs, I would probably suggest either TESU or SNHU. With SNHU, I believe you would need to finish all alternate credits before you started. But I could be mistaken on that account. With TESU, you would be able to, and would even be encouraged to, transfer in classes on a regular basis to check your progress.

If you want a high GPA for whatever reason, SNHU is probably the best option. If you don't want to be beholden to taking classes on a strict timetable, because of possible additional health issues, and you're not overly concerned about having a high GPA, TESU may be a better option.

(08-14-2022, 08:56 AM)rachel83az Wrote: "Better" is highly subjective. It's doubtful that you're going to learn anything THAT useful, no matter what the school. That said, I don't think PUG requires a resume in order to access the ExcelTrack. They just expect you to have graduated from HS at least 3 years before enrolling.

• 3 years or more working in a setting where you have acquired professional skills relevant to your program of study. (Not required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.)
  
• Proof that you’ve successfully completed at least 3 courses at an accredited college.”
  Can I not pace the course faster without the ExcelTrack tag?

(08-14-2022, 09:06 AM)rachel83az Wrote: I know what the page says, but you have to read between the lines. They're trying to discourage students from signing up for classes that they're wholly unqualified for, struggling, and then attempting to sue them "for false advertisement" or whatever. The school can always point to that line and say "see, we told you that you needed to be familiar with the material before enrolling".

The 3 courses thing just means you need to have at least 12 credits. It's easy enough these days to get that. This shows PUG that you are able to complete university-level work.