Comments on: Pursuing A Masters In Education?

By: Tammy M.

Tammy M. — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:49:52 +0000

I suppose studying online would be a good option for you (elearning is actually meant for people who cant drop their jobs!). An online Masters in Education degree program is being offered by various online colleges and universities, which are accredited and affordable at the same time. Some of these accredited and reputable online colleges and universities are: Abilene Christian University, Capella University, George Washington University, Drexel University online, University of Phoenix etc. You can find an entire list of such institutions along with their degree reviews at http://www.onlineedublog.com/
Go through the reviews and then decide where you wish to study. I myself have studied online and found the learning experience pretty good i.e educational and interactive at the same time. Note that online degrees are now being widely accepted by employer’s across the nation. I work too
Hope it helps!

By: Me

Me — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:49:52 +0000

I don’t know of any similiar schools but I do advise against using non-traditional institutions. At this juncture in your education you should be applying to the best school that you will ever attend, the one that will give your degree its weight. It would be good to talk to your boss about working around your school schedule to attend a university near you. Most bosses that aren’t complete jerks are pretty fair when it comes to letting you leave to attend class. That way you wouldn’t have to compromise the quality of your degree just for a paycheck. Go get the education you deserve.

By: inkjet cartridge guide

inkjet cartridge guide — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:49:52 +0000

As a former director of graduate admissions for a school of ed, I can’t address your questions regarding where to study but would like to add some general thoughts.
Most students in EDU grad programs are teachers, so they need programs that are offered at night and/or on weekends. Many solid, reputable schools offer masters in education in that manner. Look for those. I completed my MAEd,while working full time, by traveling to satellite campuses of a highly selective private university, taking classes one weekend a month. As I got to know students throughout the state, I found folks to split hotel costs (and racked up ‘frequent sleeper’ rewards for free rooms) and also spend a few weekends as a guest of some students who became good friends. It was a tremendously rewarding way to earn a degree because I was exposed to different points of view from teachers all around the state and I developed a wonderful network for employment opportunities.
As for on line learning, it is a distinct learning format that can be successful for some and a horror for others. I would strongly suggest you avoid any proprietary school (UOPhoenix and the like) if they don’t also offer degree programs in a campus building. Many on line programs exist because the school is unable to earn state Dept. of Education approval to offer a campus based program…so they troll for student (money) by offering them on line.
If you want online learning, look for a program that is affiliated with a school that also offers a parallel on campus program, or gives you the option of enrolling in a mix of the two formats.
We are in dire need for strong, well educated teachers to correct horrendous problems in our schools. A review of many of the blogs on this site point to people who can not spell, write a decent sentence or ask a logical question.
I am not unsympathic to your restrictions, but encourage you to find the best program available to you. I wish you the best of luck.