I too have recently checked out U of Phoenix for their IT degree. I have been reading the threads here with great interest and this is the first time I have heard IT degree mentioned. I currently work in Telecom. I have actually made an appointment to get started and since I all my gen ed credits accounted for I can complete the degree in 18 months. You go to class one night a week for like 3 hours. And each class lasts 5 weeks. Perfect for someone that is working and has a family. And perfect too because I have never been able to stand 16 week semesters. Personally from what I have learned about them I am going to do it. Once I have that degree and am working at a better job. I can always pick up some CS core classes and then take a masters program for CS if I like. The trick in my option is to get into the job market as soon as possible. Experience rules!
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I too have recently checked out U of Phoenix for their IT degree. I have been reading the threads here with great interest and this is the first time I have heard IT degree mentioned. I currently work in Telecom. I have actually made an appointment to get started and since I all my gen ed credits accounted for I can complete the degree in 18 months. You go to class one night a week for like 3 hours. And each class lasts 5 weeks. Perfect for someone that is working and has a family. And perfect too because I have never been able to stand 16 week semesters. Personally from what I have learned about them I am going to do it. Once I have that degree and am working at a better job. I can always pick up some CS core classes and then take a masters program for CS if I like. The trick in my option is to get into the job market as soon as possible. Experience rules!