06-14-2006, 08:11 PM
Starting a new thread so we don't get to off topic in the "How do you know about CLEP?" thread. Though is it even possible to go Off Topic in the Off Topic section of the forums? 
.. and now back to the discussion
First off on the matter of US vs AU in regards to degrees the short answer would be that the AU degree should have just as much utility in most settings as a US degree. The only way I can see the AU degree as having less utility is if the person judging your degree is anti distance learning. The same could be said if you're getting a degree from NY and you live in Indiana though (however it would be a bit less noticeable). The funny thing is that the US degree I did mention (Aspen.edu) would probably have less utility than the AU degree. Aspen is accredited by DETC which isn't always accepted by a Regionally Accredited school. If you didn't plan to teach, and didn't mind limiting possible PhD options than being DETC wouldn't matter as it's a legit accreditor recognized by the department of education. If you want to keep reading about RA vs NA accredition and so on I'd recommend some other forums..
http://forums.degreeinfo.com/
http://forums.degreeboard.com/index.php
There are many strong opinions on RA vs NA, but near universal agreement on the acceptance of properly accredited schools from the UK, CA, AU, and South Africa.
The Aussie program is on my short list. I'd have to update my MCSE to 2003 but then I'd only have 6 courses for a graduate degree. It really wouldn't hurt me to update my MCSE, and my employer would reimburse test costs. I must say the formalities of working with a school in another country are the only big things holding me back. A little more work to even get into the program, but it may be worth the extra effort. It does look like the school goes to some great effort to help International students. I have e-mailed Irfan Altas ialtas@csu.edu.au with a few questions and he's been fast and great with the responses.
.. and now back to the discussion
First off on the matter of US vs AU in regards to degrees the short answer would be that the AU degree should have just as much utility in most settings as a US degree. The only way I can see the AU degree as having less utility is if the person judging your degree is anti distance learning. The same could be said if you're getting a degree from NY and you live in Indiana though (however it would be a bit less noticeable). The funny thing is that the US degree I did mention (Aspen.edu) would probably have less utility than the AU degree. Aspen is accredited by DETC which isn't always accepted by a Regionally Accredited school. If you didn't plan to teach, and didn't mind limiting possible PhD options than being DETC wouldn't matter as it's a legit accreditor recognized by the department of education. If you want to keep reading about RA vs NA accredition and so on I'd recommend some other forums..
http://forums.degreeinfo.com/
http://forums.degreeboard.com/index.php
There are many strong opinions on RA vs NA, but near universal agreement on the acceptance of properly accredited schools from the UK, CA, AU, and South Africa.
The Aussie program is on my short list. I'd have to update my MCSE to 2003 but then I'd only have 6 courses for a graduate degree. It really wouldn't hurt me to update my MCSE, and my employer would reimburse test costs. I must say the formalities of working with a school in another country are the only big things holding me back. A little more work to even get into the program, but it may be worth the extra effort. It does look like the school goes to some great effort to help International students. I have e-mailed Irfan Altas ialtas@csu.edu.au with a few questions and he's been fast and great with the responses.
BLS CIS & Psychology Excelsior, MS IT & MS IM Aspen University, Pursuing MBA Columbia Southern.
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