Is National University Reputable In Terms Of Their Science Curriculum?

xXThePrimeDirectiveXx · #1 23rd August 2007, 06:03 PM

I am interested in obtaining a science degree, be it Biology or Geology perhaps.

My desire to learn more first hand about science (Evolution etc) is driving this decision, and I don't have the luxury of quitting my day job. Thus, I must seek out online/weekend type degree programs.

Has anyone ever heard of National University?

http://www.nu.edu/Academics/Schools/...s/620-112.html

Thanks,

Logic_Fault · #2 23rd August 2007, 07:08 PM

I've never heard of it but it appears legitimate. Apparently it's qualified to teach "Domestic Security Management" as far as FEMA is concerned.

According to that document, National University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. I haven't checked out that organization though so it doesn't mean much. Many diploma mills also set up "accrediting" businesses so that they can accredit their own school and make it appear to be legit.

Like I said though, the school seems to be good since FEMA says the education is sufficient enough for their purposes. I don't know how good their biology or geology programs are though.

Good luck.

xXThePrimeDirectiveXx · #3 23rd August 2007, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Logic_Fault

I've never heard of it but it appears legitimate. Apparently it's qualified to teach "Domestic Security Management" as far as FEMA is concerned.

According to that document, National University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. I haven't checked out that organization though so it doesn't mean much. Many diploma mills also set up "accrediting" businesses so that they can accredit their own school and make it appear to be legit.

Like I said though, the school seems to be good since FEMA says the education is sufficient enough for their purposes. I don't know how good their biology or geology programs are though.

Good luck.

Thank you sir.
It's looking to be about $1000+ per month (Roughly one class + lab per month) yikes...hehe.

Logic_Fault · #4 23rd August 2007, 10:01 PM

Glad I could help. I know it wasn't exactly the information you were looking for but I thought it might make your decision easier if you knew your money was being safely spent.

Again, good luck!

ChordatesLegacy · #5 24th August 2007, 06:30 AM

The Open University is an excellent institution, whose degrees are rated highly in Britain and Europe.

Very demanding though.

xXThePrimeDirectiveXx · #6 24th August 2007, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by ChordatesLegacy

The Open University is an excellent institution, whose degrees are rated highly in Britain and Europe.

Very demanding though.

Is that this one?

http://www.open.ac.uk/

Thanks.