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graduate online degree programs?

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:54:30 +0000

What are some good college/universities to attend for graduate online degree programs

The only one that is widely respected is the Open University in the UK for graduate degree programmes. Take a look at their website, it is all there.

Look Before you Leap – Planning to Study Abroad?

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:45:13 +0000

Planning for a study abroad program is a brave decision. I expect aspirants to face a lot of tough situations. Searching a university is one such challenging task. Nobody finds a tailor made university but candidates have to find out the most suitable option. Check these points to search your destiny:

1. What is your aspiration?

2. What do you want to specialize in?

3. Which schools offer the degree course you have opted?

4. What is the ranking of these schools as compared to each other?

5. Which schools have the highest faculty for your desired area of specialization?

6. Which schools have the highest sponsorships for your program of study?

7. How many faculty members of a school are into research work of your choice and who is funding these professors?

8 These professors and schools have external funds till which year?

9. What is the location of the school?

10 Does the school provide campus placement opportunities?

11. How often does the university provide this opportunity?

12. Does the university area have students of diverse origin?

13. Do you have any seniors or relatives in the particular school you aspire to join?

14. What is the climate around this area?

15. Is this area cheap or costly (London and California for example are very costly places).

16.What are the criterion for admission?

I guess this can be more structured and comprehensive if I divide all this into categories-

ADMISSIONS

What are the admission requirements for the school? For the department? Deadline dates? Are there any prerequisites or undergraduate courses required for admission to your program?

Is a graduate admission examination (i.e., GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT) required? What is the latest possible date to report scores for admission consideration? What was the average or mean exam score of your entering class in previous admission cycles? Is there a cut-off or minimum score that has been set by the department? How do you consider scores if an exam is taken several times?

What is the application fee? Do you have application Fee Waivers? How many applications were received last year? What was the acceptance rate? What is the number of open spaces per application period?

PROGRAM

Is your program accredited? By whom?

What is the academic reputation of your graduate program? School? Faculty? What is the number, diversity, and reputation of the faculty members? What have faculty published recently? What specific research areas are focused on by the faculty in the program/department? How available are the faculty to students?

Does your program offer or require an internship experience? Is there a variety of viewpoints and theoretical approaches, or does the program have a particular emphasis?

How long does it generally take to complete the advanced degree? Does the degree require a comprehensive examination, project, or thesis? A combination?

Is there a demand for people with graduate degrees in this field? What is the placement rate for graduates from this program? In what areas? What are the growth prospects for this field in the future?

What major changes, now or in the future, do you see affecting this field?

FINANCIAL AID

What types of financial aid or scholarships, if any, does your program offer? Application deadlines? Do you have any fellowships or teaching/research assistantships available?

OTHER

Is there a contact person who can address my questions before and/or after arriving on campus? Is it possible to visit the campus and meet with a graduate program representative (i.e., chair, faculty, advisor) to learn more about the program and school? Is it possible to speak with current students and recent alumni to learn more from a student perspective?

Now that you have decided on the universities you would like to apply, you need to get into the real business of actually filling out the application forms. At this stage, I feel one of the things that is absolutely necessary to have is access to a computer with Internet. Browsing starts with the process of choosing the right university.

There are basically two main ways one can apply:

* Lot of universities will allow you to fill out your application online; or at least provide you with an online form to request application materials.

* In the regular case, you can send an email to a university admission office to send you application materials. You will get all these information by browsing through that university website. Send a lot more requests for application materials than you are actually going to apply. The papers you receive will also help you in deciding the universities you are finally going to send your applications to. Draft a simple email and use it with different email addresses of different universities just to establish a rapport with the university.

Once you have got the application materials, you need to sit down and complete the application process. This can be quite time consuming and needs a lot of planning.

Can I get into graduate school with an online undergraduate degree?

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:33:54 +0000

I work full time in order to support my family and am therefore working towards my undergraduate degree online from Washington State University’s “Distance Degree” program (all courses are taken online). I intend on applying to law school when Im done (at which time I will go to law school full-time). However Im concerned about how serious the law school admissions board take online B.A degrees. Anyone out there ever been faced with a similiar situation??

Your degree will be from Washington State University and your transcripts should not differentiate between on line and ground based courses. It will show courses and grades, just like someone who earned their degree by sitting in classes. If your test scores, GPA and other supplemental admission materials for law school are solid it should make no difference that your earned your degree on line. Actually, they probably won’t know unless you tell them.

Reputable online graduate degree programs?

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:01:43 +0000

I noticed that NYU has an online management and systems. But, I'm looking for something along the lines of marketing, graphic design, and communications.

I have career experience (2-3 years), and my GPA my undergraduate program was weak.

What REPUTABLE online degree programs are there out there for me?

Personally, I am NOT looking for the classic online schools like Strayer, etc. I'm looking for programs that people wouldn't associate with "online school" when I mention it.

Do I have any options?
I'm NOT looking for "online degree screening" Web sites. I have tried those.

I really am seeking specific examples of programs at schools.

E.g. "Masters in Managment and Systems at New York University…" .. or the "State University of X has an online Masters of Communications and has alternative admissions criteria."
As I said, I have ALREADY SEARCHED.

I'm looking for SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS– and experiences others have had with those schools.

I got my MS in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University (www.indwes.edu). The school has been around since the 1890s. It is a faith-based program, but not a religious school (if that makes sense). I loved the program. They have a Bachelors in Marketing or an Associate's in Communication Arts, but I don't think they have Master's degrees in either.

I am sure there are many more out there. Your work experience will help–the on-line programs are designed for working adults. I think I had to write a paper for admission, but I don't remember.

Search for schools (ex: graphic design) and then see if they have on-line programs. Even Harvard has one now!

Is an online degree for graduate school treated with respect from employers?

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:21:30 +0000

I’m thinking of going back to get a Masters Degree and if I could do my classes over the internet it would be much more convienent, but I’m not sure if those degrees are worth anything.

depends on the school. for instance, i am doing my masters with George Washington University which is not an online school. but my employers would never know that i took classes online. on the other hand, places like University of Phoenix are known to be online schools and employers will laugh at it.

how can i submit an application for online graduate degree to Phoenix University ?

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:10:25 +0000

I am not a U.S. citizen, national or resident

I had the same problem too. Why not just write them snail mail instead?

Choosing To Earn A Criminal Justice Degree Online

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:42:50 +0000

One of the most overriding instincts in human nature is the desire to make a difference in the world. Just about everyone has the urge to positively influence their surroundings for the benefit of society. Many people choose to perform this service in the field of criminal justice. Individuals with the drive and ambition for this type of work can be seen in many arenas. Some are police officers, others are attorneys with special training in the criminal justice field, and still others benefit society by serving as probation officers hard at work to assist ex offenders in starting their new lives.

The desire to change the course of a chosen career isn’t unusual in today’s employment climate. More and more people are choosing to reroute the path of their lives and for those interested in criminal justice the way to go is to obtain a criminal justice degree online. There are many advantages to deciding to go for a degree in this manner. Studying online makes it possible for the student to further their education without the need to rearrange their entire work, family, and social schedules. Most criminal justice degree online programs are geared to be a study at your own pace curriculum. These types of programs are usually more affordable in terms of tuition and books as well. All of these benefits add up to create a better environment for the student to reach their goals and be ready to assist in making the world a better place with their criminal justice degree.

Like with any major decision, choosing which institution to study with should be a decision made with all of the facts checked out. The first thing to do is to be sure the school is accredited and any degree awarded from it is viable to employers. An easy way to do this is to check with the Better Business Bureau and companies and organizations that consistently hire people with criminal justice degrees. Look closely at the classes offered and at the tuition rate. Choosing to obtain a criminal justice degree online is an investment in your future and should be given your full attention before blindly signing on the dotted line. Most online educational institutions are legitimate, but it is important to do your homework first.

Receiving a criminal justice degree online prepares the graduate for several key functions in their new career. Criminal justice majors learn to be involved in a wide variety of services in the justice world. They are taught to be involved with supervision duties like probation, and assist in the incarceration system. Students are also taught to effectively interact with police at the apprehension level and to work closely with the prosecution. Newly degreed criminal justice professionals will need to learn quickly, communicate well, and have well honed problem solving skills to be successful. The ability to work well in a team environment is also helpful.

A career in the criminal justice field is rewarding in many ways. The graduate has a large range of opportunities open to them. Social service, working to protect the population, and personal enrichment are just a few of the benefits professionals in this field cite as reasons to work in this service. There are never enough caring, well trained people in this challenging field. A criminal justice degree online program is an excellent way to be prepared for the trials and rigors of your new career, all without sacrificing your current way of life. Taking advantage of this unique educational tool will have you well prepared for your new life and lead to exciting opportunities in the criminal justice field.

Does anyone have an opinion on what is the best place to get an online graduate degree from?

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:36:02 +0000

I’ve been looking at the psychology programs at ITP in CA, Naropa University in CO, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, so far. Or, even in other fields like English, writing, spirituality, education, etc.

You will find many negative comments and criticisms of Capella University, a for-profit on-line school, on the Capella Facts web site – http://www.capellafacts.org/capella_university_reviews.html

What is the best school for an online graduate degree in history?

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:46:20 +0000

Prof Ranto can't separate "online graduate degree" from "online university". His own alma matter offers online graduate degrees and certificates and he seems to hold them in high esteem.

Academic MA's are not nearly as common online as are business and education.

Western New Mexico has an Interdisciplinary MA that can include history. http://www.wnmu.edu/VirtualCampus/InterdisciplinaryMasters.htm

American Military Univ. has history (several specialty areas) online. http://www.amu.edu

Prescott College has it but I don't believe that they are 100% online.

Austin Peay State U (Tennessee) has an MA in Military History online http://www.apsu.edu/cogs/mil_history.htm

U Oxford (the Oxford) has an undergrad advanced certificate in local history online http://advdiplocalhistory.conted.ox.ac.uk/ they also teach some history courses and archeology online.

Western Kentucky U has a fairly new MA in History online. http://www.wku.edu/online/historymaster.html

Fort Hayes State University offers their Master of Liberal Arts with a concentration in history online. http://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/history.shtml

There may be more – these are just those I'm aware of. If you're interested in expanding your search into Liberal Arts or Humanities, there are more than a few others worth considering.

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