The discussion revolves around the comparison between online degrees and traditional bachelor's degrees, particularly in the context of software engineering. Participants explore employer perceptions, accreditation, and the implications for graduate school admission.
Participants express differing views on the significance of online versus traditional degrees, the relevance of degree type, and the implications for future education and employment. No consensus is reached on these issues.
Participants highlight the importance of accreditation and raise questions about the practical aspects of online education, such as lab work and supervision, which remain unresolved.
KamenRiderTorbjorn said:I'm currently looking at colleges to transfer to once I complete my associates. I still deciding on Clemson or USC, but I was also considering Arizona State online since their software engineering program is abet accredited. I was wondering though how would an employer view an online degree compared to a traditional bachelors degree especially in software engineering?
KamenRiderTorbjorn said:I you want to know more here is the link: http://www.abet.org/accreditation/new-to-accreditation/online-programs/. Also if I do decide to to go Arizona State online will I still be able to go to grad school? Will most employers view it differently since it's not a computer science degree?
I want to do software engineering so that's why I asked. I figure since it's a software engineering degree I'll rather do that instead of getting a computer science degree.ZapperZ said:This is very confusing, and it appears as if you're ignoring everything that I've said.
1. Your transcript and diploma will NOT indicate that you went through an "online" program.
2. So why should this matter with either going to graduate school or potential employers? If it is accredited, it is accredited.
3. The issue of it not being a computer science degree has no relevance to it being an online program. This is now a different topic.
4. Do you want to do software engineering, or computer science? Decide!
If this ignored once more, then I'm done.
Zz.
KamenRiderTorbjorn said:I want to do software engineering so that's why I asked. I figure since it's a software engineering degree I'll rather do that instead of getting a computer science degree.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I assumed employers take computer science degree because those tend to be abet accredited. Also as I said in a previous post I wan to get an advanced degree someday cause I want to work as a quant hopefully an usually take degrees such as computer science.ZapperZ said:OK, so then why the hesitation in asking about computer science?
Zz.