<p>they said CC is for stupid people and wouldn’t be taken seriously. At the same time, they plead money, now? And they think online does the trick. I wonder if some of all this is them trying to spin your head as another element of control. </p>
<p>As some here and on the other thread mentioned, online works in very specific cases- when one is already allied with a U, when one needs a few supplemental courses or wants to “study” a topic of interest, when one needs an additional degree, for the ongoing requirements of the current job.</p>
<p>My husband taught a course at a legit online U (I believe it was a grad course- and located in your state or near) - and he was constantly surprised at the less intellectual level of his students and their lack of prior adequate critical education. Toward the end, he had some ardent students. But it’s catch as catch can. In this case, the profs are pulled from wherever. In fairness, the school was trying to fill a need. And was a younger program when he was associated. </p>
<p>Your drive to establish your independence is strong. Seen another way, if they win this battle, they may still lose the war. You may need to acquiesce, for the peace it brings-- in the short run. Hate to say that, but if you are determined and if you can steer yourself to a legit undergrad experience, (even if it is far from your first choice,) you could save the soaring for grad school- at which time, we hope, you would be independent.</p>