Degree Nutrition Online Program

Question: Need advice for Online Colleges!? I am in search of the most affordable and accredited online college. Right now, I am attending Kaplan University for a bachelor's degree and I am losing interest in the nutrition science program. I am looking towards an associate's degree in criminal justice and I just would like to know if anyone goes to a great school online for criminal justice? Kaplan is 371 per credit hour and I do like their format of going 10 weeks at a time and then a 1-2 week break in between but I just want someone more affordable and better financial aid. Hopefully someone can give me some insightful information that will help me get started on a new goal. God bless you all!

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Question: Seeking Advice for Online Colleges!? I am in search of the most affordable and accredited online college. Right now, I am attending Kaplan University for a bachelor's degree and I am losing interest in the nutrition science program. I am looking towards an associate's degree in criminal justice and I just would like to know if anyone goes to a great school online for criminal justice? Kaplan is 371 per credit hour and I do like their format of going 10 weeks at a time and then a 1-2 week break in between but I just want someone more affordable and better financial aid. Hopefully someone can give me some insightful information that will help me get started on a new goal. God bless you all!

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Question: Can anyone help me with college suggestions? I'm currently taking courses online at PSU World Campus but don't like my major. I can't afford housing (I have loans but can't take out more) and there are no colleges in my area with my major. I'm interested in nutrition, public health, health education and promotion, and health administration. Are there any real colleges that have 100% online bachelors degrees? I don't want to attend programs like Kaplan or that sort. Any suggestions?

Answer: Not sure where you are, but here in England, online degrees are regarded with suspicion to the point where if two applicants with identical experience etc. one with a physical degree and one with an online degree were applying for the same position, it is likely the one with the physical degree would get the position

Question: What is your advice about my college situation? Well, ultimately, I will attend a RN program and maybe further my education with a BS in nursing. However, right now, the only college option is an hour away and rates university expensive. I need to get several pre-reqs such as Amer Gov't, Sociology, Microbiology, Public Speaking, Nutrition, College Algebra, and maybe Spanish. I was thinking about attending an online college for my pre-reqs but I am having trouble finding a college I can go to just for these classes and not be degree seeking. Any advice?

Answer: Once upon a time I was making 10$ a hour living no where really with no life and no hope. Speaking about the same as you are. I can't do this because of this, and that may be expensive and I'm unsure..... etc... But one day I got a chance to move somewhere new and have a life that I could be proud of - to find a new hope so to speak. And I kept going... "I don't know, its far, its away from home.. I don't know if I can."... But then one day I told the man that I concider to be my first role model - good guy, good morals. And he said "look buddy, you've been saying you want to go, and you know what you want to do... so just go". And I said "but", and he said "hey, look... you have to just go for it, if you want something go for it or you'll never get anywhere... if you want to go, tell me its your 2 week notice... and leave it at that.. pack up what you have and go". Of course making this decision was 1200 miles .. but I thought about it, and said right then.... ok, this is my 2 week notice. Needless to say i traveled the 1200 miles and stayed 2 years. In hindsight, its one of the worse decisions I've ever made, but... I called my role model there today to talk to him. And you know what? I went and came back, and learned a lot - and got a better job, and now I'm making $5 more a hour than him, with way better benefits... and he's about to retire/he's making a dollar less. But he told me I was doing good, he's glad I'm doing well... and that I deserve it. So my suggestion would be just to make it work, the rest will fall in line. Because if your taking the time to write here, then nothings going to get done. ;) On a side note, a hour isn't exactly a horrible commute. I was traveling a hour and 10 minutes one way to work for 6 months. If its something you need to do, then you'll do it - and down the line from today it'll get better. P.S ... make sure college course credits = tranferable.

Question: Degrees in alternative/holistic medicine? I've been looking at different colleges who offer such degree programs, I'll have to do online distance learning because there are no schools near me. I've also come across articles written by skeptics that the colleges are some type of fraud because they are unaccredited or that the notable graduates have never been published in any medical journals. I feel that they are just skeptics of holistic practices in general. None of which are surprising because of the way our society can look down on holistic approaches to our health and well-being. I guess the point of my question is are there any skeptics of colleges that are NOT skeptics of the actual practice of holistic medicine? Are there even accredited schools for natural health or is it just the "norm" in this field that the schools are non-accredited? I would also love to hear experiences from anyone who has recieved a degree or any certificates in holistic/natural nutrition and health :)

Answer: I understand what your saying.Yes,the people that are skeptics of the colleges are sceptics of Alternative Medicine altogether or anything at all that is not Conventional Medicine and for the most part have no criticisms of Conventional Medicine at all or if they do they arn't verbalising them. So because of biases towards anything Nonconventional Medicine, it would be unlikely that they would point out if there was a Natural College/school/Uni that they did feel had good standards or recommend one to you. There are also people in the Natural Medicine Industry that are skeptical of some certain colleges or find them without good standards.This will depend though on which country you are from.Im from Australia so i can only say regarding here sorry.Below are some links of courses that you can do distant which are accredited.You should still research further into them though regarding which are the best. If your from USA,you might find there is a huge range of courses/schools information online and you might become overwhelmed as to what is a "legit" school where you'll receive a good education or what is a school that someone has just opened up for the interests of profit or is low standard.I suggest you ring up the The American Herbalists Guild and see where they recommend and where they dont recommend. I had a brief google look at Clayton College.It seems ok but maybe a bit unprofessional though and somewhat "cheesy".

Question: Information for an upper level class man, Out of state, looking to transfer to CSULA or another school in LA? I'm currently an upper level student at a university in Virginia. I am pursuing a public health degree in nutrition but I would like to attend a school with a nutrition and/or dietetics program (which my school doesnt have). Id like to move out to LA because I have a few friends and family out there and would potentially become a permanent resident. I expect to have a 3.0+ by the end of this semester as well as 60+ credits (semester based). As i mentioned, Id like to enroll in the nutrition or dietitics major, or possibly even a biology major. I was wondering if anyone has any insight or information about those programs for CSULA or any other Los Angeles school. Also, the out of state requirements, tuition, ,my chances of getting in, tips, etc. Keeping in mind i may become a permanent resident. I have done a lot of research online but I would like to hear from someone who has personal experience or knowledge about CSULA, California univeristies in general, or any Los Angeles universities/colleges. Thanks!! :)

Answer: There is no public university in California or any other state for which it is worthwhile to pay out of state tuition. CSULA has a rather unpleasant campus and is not in a particularly safe area.

Question: Do graduate schools accept Bachelor's degrees from Kaplan University (online)? I need to know if the BS in Nutrition Science that I am working on right now will transfer to graduate schools. I don't have a particular graduate school in mind because my husband is military and we are stationed overseas. I have no idea where we will be in a few years. I need to know how to find out if my degree will be accepted. Any information would be appreciated. Kaplan is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission but that commission is not considered one of the major regional ones, I believe. Also I read the fine print at the HLC website and it reads that the accreditation is limited to professional programs. ??? I need some help with this. Could someone point me in the right direction?

Answer: Kaplan U is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). NCA is the accrediation body. This means that the degrees are genuine, and will be accepted by grad schools. However, Kaplan is also considered a very low-tier university, so you're up against that. If you're applying to a competitive grad school, the fact that you went to Kaplan will be a factor. A lot of employers and academics look down on for-profit unis, and those that are famous for being online - Kaplan is both. So you've got that to deal with as well. So will your degree be acceptable to some grad schools? Absolutely. Will it be acceptable to all grad schools? No. Control what you can. When you apply to grad schools, make sure that the rest of your application is outstanding. Your GPA is high. Your GRE is great (prep for it!). Your essays and recommendations strong. Maximize your chances of acceptance in this way.

Question: RD jobs? I need some advice? I am currently in a DTR program at a local community college, pursuing an associates degree in dietetic technology. I plan to transfer to a UMDNJ, an online college program, to get my bachelor's degree and eventually become a registered dietitian. I have a definate interest in nutrition and I want to help people become healthier through diet. However, all I have heard is that RDs don't make that much money. Before taking out student loans to continue with school, I would like to ask anyone working as a dietitian to honestly let me know if its worth it. Where are the best jobs? (I live in the Philadelphia area) How much money is there to be earned? I don't really have any interest in working in a hospital. I would rather work in public health, with the WIC or Headstart programs. My teachers have obviously told me that dietetics is a great field to enter in to. I need an honest answer from someone working as a dietitian. Thanks !

Answer: Check out the occupational outlook handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos077.htm Sometimes their info isn't quite right, but I still find it pretty reliable. Usually their information on education is the most innaccurate, since they tend to list the technical minimums and not what is really expected by employers. From my understanding, to really get hired as a dietician you need a masters degree. The jobs can be competitive since there would only be one at a lot of facilities, but with the "obesity epidemic" there may be more pressure to hire more RDs. Where the good jobs are may be a fluke, a bunch of jobs may open up in one area in a year, and then the next year there is nothing. There will probably be jobs, you may just have to move or accept a part time/ temp/ per diem job until you can get into a more permanent position. YOu may also have to take a job in a setting you don't think is idal ("More than half of all jobs were in hospitals, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, or offices of physicians and other health practitioners. - OOH) to get experience to be hired for your dream job, this is normal in just about any field.You can look at job lisitngs now to get an idea of whats out there, but like I said that may change by the time you are looking for a job. As for money: "According to the American Dietetic Association, median annualized wages for registered dietitians in 2005 varied by practice area as follows: $53,800 in consultation and business; $60,000 in food and nutrition management; $60,200 in education and research; $48,800 in clinical nutrition/ambulatory care; $50,000 in clinical nutrition/long-term care; $44,800 in community nutrition; and $45,000 in clinical nutrition/acute care. Salaries also vary by years in practice, education level, and geographic region." You can look at your area here: http://data.bls.gov/oes/search.jsp?data_tool=OES Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Question: What are some careers in alternative medicine? I may get some laughs, but this is a serious question. I have a Bachelor's in a completely unrelated field (a social science), but I've decided I'd like to pursue some type of career in alternative medicine. I've tried to do research online, but so far it's come up pretty confusing. From what I've read, the ND program is 4 years, but there are only 4 accredited ND universities in the country (every website I check says something different in this regard), and I understand that only about 12 states honor the ND degree? Anyway, since I didn't go the pre-med route, I don't think actual medical school would be the right option for me. Does anyone know of any alternative medicine careers that aren't necessarily a doctor but are more than just a "nutrition coach" or something like that? I know alternative medicine is a very broad field - naturopathy, hollistic medicine, homeopathics, etc. I'm not interested in accupuncture or massage therapy - more the nutrition or hollistic route, but I don't want to be a dietician. Is there some type of program I could get into after having no pre-med studies under my belt that maybe works along side an ND rather than owning my own practice? I just want some type of job in the field for sure, but I want it to be a little more involved than a massage therapist or "nutrition coach." Thank you for any advice : )

Answer: acupuncture is the best alternative therapy because it really works, the only other good therapy I can think of is th Alexander Technique and also physiotherapy

Question: Is Kaplan University, or any other online program good for Nutrition Science? I'd like to become a registered Dietitian or Nutritionist and would like to earn my degree online. The ADA's site doesn't really explain if they accept online programs or not. Does anyone know if you can get registered with the ADA through getting a bachelor's degree online, at say Kaplan University? Thanks.

Answer: See the below link on eatright.org It is a complete list of all the accredited Didactic programs in Dietetics. I have a B.S. Dietetics from Indiana University and a M.S. Dietetics from Eastern Illinois University. Basically if Kaplan is not on the list I wouldn't go there b/c you want to make sure any school you attend is accredited by ADA. Programs Offering Distance Education(online) COLORADO University of Northern Colorado Greeley KANSAS Kansas State University Manhattan I would highly suggest attending class if at all possible. Look for programs that offer evening courses as you can often work these around your job. Good luck