Where Can I Find Accredited Online Physics with Algebra Courses?

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Finding an accredited online physics course that includes algebra is challenging, especially for military personnel unable to attend traditional universities. The discussion highlights the difficulty in locating such courses, as many online options, like those from for-profit institutions, may not be accepted by other universities. The need for a lab component in physics courses complicates the situation further, as labs require specialized equipment that is difficult to provide online. Suggestions include exploring platforms like Coursera and MIT's online offerings, but the emphasis remains on the necessity of accredited programs, particularly since the individual in question aims to enroll in a sonography program that requires a physics prerequisite. Overall, the conversation underscores the importance of accreditation and the unique challenges faced by military students seeking online education.
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Hi PF!

I have a twin brother in the military who is trying to take physics with algebra online (for military purposes he is unable to commute to a University). I thought this course would be easy to find since nearly every school offers calculus online. I haven't been able to find any schools that are widely accredited (for example, University of Phoenix online is not accepted at most Universities evidently).

Does anyone here know of a US university or CC that offers this?

Thanks so much!

Josh
 
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Have you checked Khan's Academy courses?

khanacademy.org

and for math

mathispower4u.com

or are you looking for credit courses like Coursera?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coursera

https://www.coursera.org

or MIT online courses (not sure about credit)?

http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

https://www.edx.org

With respect the Univ of Phoenix and Coursera , are for-profit schools.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Phoenix

Recently, there's a controversy growing over for-profit schools and veterans using the GI bill to pay for a substandard education.
 
A physics course will include a lab, and the lab requires lots of expensive and specialized equipment. That's why my school, and presumably others, has never tried to offer a purely online physics course.

@jedishrfu : The OP was asking specifically about courses from accredited schools, so I don't think Khan Academy, etc., are going to work.
 
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I agree that the biggest problem is the need for the lab portion of the course.
 
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A physics course will include a lab, and the lab requires lots of expensive and specialized equipment. That's why my school, and presumably others, has never tried to offer a purely online physics course.

@jedishrfu : The OP was asking specifically about courses from accredited schools, so I don't think Khan Academy, etc., are going to work.

Thanks, yeah, I saw that in his post and asked about it in my response.

I figured that maybe they were looking for anything to study though.
 
Thank you all for a response. He does need a credited course since he is planning to attend a sonography program after he is out of the military, and one of the prerequisites to admission is a basic physics course.

Thanks again for the responses!
 

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