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xhallucinationx in militarylove

College credits while deployed

Dec 11, 2008 22:23

Hello everyone,

I'm asking a question here on behalf of my boyfriend. He's in Iraq, and looking to take classes online. Computer access isn't a problem, but he doesn't know where to look for courses. Do any of you know where he could sign up for these classes? Just a starting point would be really useful.

Thanks. :)

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tryst_inn December 12 2008, 07:15:51 UTC

Depends entirely on what he wants a degree in.

xhallucinationx December 12 2008, 07:52:55 UTC

I think he's looking at biochem or electrical engineering right now.

tryst_inn December 12 2008, 08:04:08 UTC

University of Phoenix has really good programs. My hubby is working through Embry-Riddle's program.

kimberly_2002 December 12 2008, 14:52:37 UTC

My husband is doing the same.

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xhallucinationx December 12 2008, 07:57:27 UTC

Graduated HS in Oregon, was in Washington before getting deployed. No college credits, I'm pretty sure.

Would I just ask about online community college classes, or what they have available at the state university?

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xhallucinationx December 12 2008, 18:04:34 UTC

Thank you so much!

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rockahulababy December 12 2008, 08:24:23 UTC

University of Maryland University College.

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rockahulababy December 12 2008, 08:33:57 UTC

I hate when you have it right on the tip of your tongue. That has been happening a lot to me lately. Like primaries - I couldn't remember that word today, it was so frustrating. LOL

orbitaldiamonds December 12 2008, 08:03:31 UTC

Keiser College has pretty good online classes. It's kinda pricey though.

diekonigin December 12 2008, 08:11:19 UTC

Have him check out https://www.earmyu.com and look at the school listings. It's all going to depend on what his major is.

rockahulababy December 12 2008, 08:23:57 UTC

I'm glad you posted that. I was just about to! Even if there is an education office on the base where he is at, they would make him get an account on there anyway and I think most of it is done through there, anyway. So long as he is in good standing with the Army (meaning no FLAGs), he'll be fine to get TA.

whomperjawed December 12 2008, 13:41:34 UTC

He better mail those grades in, though or else he's going to be mailed a letter of debt.

rockahulababy December 12 2008, 15:04:59 UTC

He also has to maintain a certain GPA (I think a B?). I could be wrong on that, though. But I'm fairly certain of it. All of that will be explained to him, though, and I think the website covers everything.

I took two TA-paid for classes, but had to drop them because I ended up deploying and would miss too much. :\