I want to teach History in a Community College, can I get a legitimate masters degree online?

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Scullytheparrot asked:

I am almost finished with my Bachelors degree in History. I would like to continue on and get my masters in History. I am interested in American Public University’s (APU) History program. But can I get a legitimate masters degree from a fully online institution, that when Im finished I would be able to get a job teaching at a community college? APU is fully accredited but Im leary because the only information about them I can find is on their website. It seems like nobody has heard of them. Any help would be appreciated!

Question posted courtesy of: Elsie
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    3 Responses to “I want to teach History in a Community College, can I get a legitimate masters degree online?”

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      February 5th, 2008 at 2:14 am

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    3. incognita Says:
      February 8th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

      If you want to teach, you really should get your masters at an institution where you will be teaching (or TAing) while getting your masters. It will be very hard for you to get a job teaching at a community college without that experience. I don’t know your motivation for wanting to do it online, but if you go to grad school full time in history, your tuition is free (at most places anyway) and you’ll be paid a stipend to teach. Not much, mind you, but it’s something.

      I’m sure your profs will be happy to advise you on grad schools that will be a good fit for you and your goals. You’ll need letters of recommendation from them anyway.