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NBC Nightly News story about online ed - andy3000 - 07-18-2009
NBC Nightly News ran a story about online colleges. It featured Western Governors University, and had a positive spin.
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams: News and videos from the evening broadcast NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams: News and videos from the evening broadcast- msnbc.com
NBC Nightly News story about online ed - alleycat - 07-18-2009
I saw the news report when NBC aired it. I think that it was a very good news piece. I also believe that it will have alot of people looking a little differently at online learning. Thank you for sharing.
NBC Nightly News story about online ed - The_Professor - 07-18-2009
So what is the general consensus on WGU? Does anyone have knowledge of their transfer credit and CLEP/DTTS guidelines and/or limitations? Sounds like an intriguing institution to consider, and if the "name game" is a relevant consideration, this one sounds pretty good. Thanks...
NBC Nightly News story about online ed - bubba1213 - 07-18-2009
I believe WGU has a 30 credit hour min. on hours that must be taken there and most likely accepts 30 hours from clep/dantes. Not certain but likely. I go to Fort Hays State University. Its in Kansas, it has a good rep. and took 60 of my 63 hours from community college. Also it took my 5 clep and dantes so far. The clep/dantes FHSU accepts are limited and they do not take the easy ones but FHSU is worth considering it's been around since 1902, is a division II school with 10,000 students, 5,000 of them are online like myself. It only cost $160 a credit hour and is somewhat easy to get accepted.
FHSU.edu
NBC Nightly News story about online ed - LatinTea - 07-18-2009
Here is a link to reviews for different online colleges. I believe this will go directly to WSU. I know absolutely nothing about this college, so read at your own discretion....
Western Governors University - Online Degree Reviews
NBC Nightly News story about online ed - bkbarden - 07-19-2009
Very neat. Reminded me of some other "little known colleges" that allow students to earn their degree online and through testing!
Actually, I think it's kind of funny this is apparently such a novelty to them.
