Finding an online physics BS program while working full-time

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Hi,
My name is Pete & I work full-time. So, at least until the point of a bachelors degree, I would like to take online courses as a physics major. So far I have not found a decent online physics provider. To reiterate...help!
 

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plerza said:
Hi,
My name is Pete & I work full-time. So, at least until the point of a bachelors degree, I would like to take online courses as a physics major. So far I have not found a decent online physics provider. To reiterate...help!

I don't think there is such a thing. Physics and chemistry courses require lab work.
 
I figured that, unfortunately the closest college with a lab is 2+ hrs away, which is why I was hoping for the best on this saving grace.
 
plerza said:
I figured that, unfortunately the closest college with a lab is 2+ hrs away, which is why I was hoping for the best on this saving grace.

Do you have any community colleges nearby? You could enroll in a science transfer degree.
 
What is a science transfer degree? The only community college nearby doesn't have a physics major. I think the only sciences they have are biology & chemistry.
 
You can always try open university. They offer a physics degree.

I don't know in what way such a degree is viewed by employers or grad school.
 
I think getting an associates online might be better to buy myself some time to move closer to a college or university to finish the job. Thanks!
 
plerza said:
What is a science transfer degree? The only community college nearby doesn't have a physics major. I think the only sciences they have are biology & chemistry.

It's an AS degree (associates in science), but it's a degree program that allows you to transfer to a 4-year school afterwards. Does the community college offer physics courses? The one I'm attending doesn't have a physics major either, but it does offer physics courses.
 
I didn't look that far into it honestly so I'll definitely have to go visit them & see. I know they are connected to a university that is much further up-state. Hopefully that will be the ticket. Thank you!