I’d look at the UoP degree as better than no degree but realistically you’re
looking to be able to demonstrate competence to a potential employer – the
paper degree is an indication that you’ve probably done some work, but
references and experience count for much more - and show that you can actually
apply your knowledge. UoP might be a little bleeding edge today when compared
to the traditional bricks and mortar universities but the times are changing –
working with UoP may be a bit of a gamble but the price is attractive and in
the end it’s all about what you learn.
Over the years I’ve hired some really dumb graduates (briefly) with shiny new
degrees and no talent - and some talented, very bright people who hadn’t been
to college but knew how to work and learn. The piece of paper’s nice, but its
ability that really counts. Dustin makes a good point, start somewhere,
anywhere in IT, and you’ll find and hear of other jobs and you’ll learn too.
Edmund Cramp
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From: General [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net] On Behalf Of Dustin Puryear
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 10:21 PM
To: general@brlug.net
Subject: Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?
Ultimately, you will need to start somewhere in an entry-level position.
Generally an entry-level helpdesk role is where people tend to start since they
get exposed to so much. Is this what you mean by “until I’m decent enough for
an IT job”?
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From: General [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net] On Behalf Of Adam J. Hogan
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:02 PM
To: general@brlug.net
Subject: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?
I'm a speech/language therapist thinking about finally switching fields and
have been looking around for online programs so I can work my day job until I'm
decent enough for an IT job. University of the People offers a bachelor's
degree and I wonder how valuable an employer may view it as compared to a
traditional school which offers online-only degrees. Thoughts? Alternative
suggestions?
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