My sister lives out of state and wants to get her degree online and come back to Ky to teach. Anyone have a school they recommend that she could use to get her undergrad in education that would be accepted by Ky?
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Be interested to see some responses. I recently sat in during a large company's HR meetings, any resumes they received from University of Phoenix, or Ottawa or other online only type schools whose names I recognized were basically thrown in the trash. Not sure if it was their stance or industries as a whole?
There's a pretty big difference in for-profit online schools like Phoenix, Devry, ITT, and regular universities that offer online programs.
I was hoping for more of a traditional school that offers online program. For example, Western offers a masters in education.
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Education majors are for dumb athletes. To competently teach a subject, say Math, you need a Math or related degree. Then get a teaching certificate if needed to get the job.
I know this isn't exactly how it works in our FUBAR education system, but it should be IMO. It's one reason we have all these incompetent teachers.
I know this isn't exactly how it works in our FUBAR education system, but it should be IMO. It's one reason we have all these incompetent teachers.
No, you don't. Particularly if you're going to be teaching elementary school. My wife has a BA in early childhood Ed from UK and a Masters from Arkansas State. She doesn't need a special certificate for that. Your post is very insulting and if we were face to face I would assault you for being a jerk ***.
Anyway, she got her masters online. I would suggest avoiding any school that advertises on MTV at 2 in the afternoon and go somewhere that is actually accredited if attending in the classroom isn't possible. Good luck tho
Does she want to teach a subject or be like some elementary school teachers that have to teach a bit of everything? If just one subject, just get a degree in that field then get a teaching license.
You are an idiot without any understanding of what is required for a degree in education or a teaching certificate.
OP, your sister can get her degree anywhere. As long as the school is properly accredited the KY Educational Professional Standards Board will accept it for certification purposes.
Just printed my MD diploma right off the printer.
Will be turning in my resume to some children's hospital tomorrow.
Will be turning in my resume to some children's hospital tomorrow.
I'm in Rick Scott's Online Medical Doctorship Pardoning Program Act of 2016
Son, I'll be dispensing Ritalin to infants by 9 a.m tomorrow.
Kentucky has a very good reciprocity agreement for most, if not all, states. If you earn a teaching license in one state, odds are Kentucky will honor it. Something to look into...I'm not sure if you were asking for a Kentucky college online program.
Not sure where she lives but check out Tarleton State (An affiliate of Texas A&M) They have real good prices and are one of the few schools that once they sign you up they still respond quickly to issues. Northwood is good too.
I have good experience with UK, Sullivan U., Texas A&M, Tarleton State U., IU (I know, I know and I agree), and Northwood University...
The order I would choose if given a choice is; Tarleton State (They have a large campus in Stephenville Texas. It seemed to be a nice town too.) then Northwood. I think Tarleton has a good education program too. My field is and was in IT and Business.
I have good experience with UK, Sullivan U., Texas A&M, Tarleton State U., IU (I know, I know and I agree), and Northwood University...
The order I would choose if given a choice is; Tarleton State (They have a large campus in Stephenville Texas. It seemed to be a nice town too.) then Northwood. I think Tarleton has a good education program too. My field is and was in IT and Business.
I attended Tarleton State for graduate school at the Killeen campus before the split into Texas A&M - Central Texas. Great faculty. It was originally University of Central Texas, a private U, also known in the 70s as American Technological University, before absorption by the TAMU system during the 90s.
OP: I formerly worked for a non-profit org analyzing distance learning programs. As others have stated in this thread, avoid the for-profit (Phoenix, Kaplan, Walden, etc.) schools and stick with non-profit, state Us or comparatively well-known private, non-profit colleges and universities. Your out-of-state sister may find some better deals closer to home. I strongly suggest taking advantage of cheaper tuition rates via community/junior colleges during the first 2 years. CLEP is a nice option for earning lower-level, undergrad credits.
In Kentucky, WKU offers the most accredited undergrad and grad programs online. UK, UL, EKU, NKU and Morehead also offer a decent amount of classes and degrees at a distance. Out-of-state residents usually, though not always, incur the same tuition rates as residents when learning online.
Good luck.
I got my MSIS at Tarleton. Small world. I knew you seemed decent.
(A short story) At my comprehensive exam when I graduated one of the professors in attendance stated to me when I was presenting my final; "Sounds like you are trying to baffle us with BS." (I graduated in 2009 and at my age I don't do too much baffling with BS. It took me aback as I was in my later 40's and thought him very disrespectful. I usually don't tolerate disrespect as I do not give it.) I stated back to him that if he would look at my presentation again and not assume what he thought he read but actually read it he'd be begging my pardon.I was asked to leave the room after I concluded for their conference. There were five of them. In about 15 or so minutes I was invited back in and he did apologize as he didn't read it but another professor explained it to him as I had worked with that professor for that particular section of the presentation. It was really funny to me as I was to say the least angry at the time until he apologized in front of everyone. They took it serious which is what I wanted from the education.
I'd return there in a heart beat. (I'm trying to gather my outstanding beyond graduate courses and course work as I had some dough offered to where I may go ahead and complete my doctorate. We shall see. I didn't mean to ramble but it is cool finding someone who graduated from the same school... The only thing I didn't like is I could never get any rear-window stickers from them. I'm too cheap to buy them. I thought they'd at least give me a couple but noooo. Be Good
Dr Larson, right?I got my MSIS at Tarleton. Small world. I knew you seemed decent.
I was asked to leave the room after I concluded for their conference. There were five of them. In about 15 or so minutes I was invited back in and he did apologize as he didn't read it but another professor explained it to him as I had worked with that professor for that particular section of the presentation. It was really funny to me as I was to say the least angry at the time until he apologized in front of everyone. They took it serious which is what I wanted from the education.
I'd return there in a heart beat. (I'm trying to gather my outstanding beyond graduate courses and course work as I had some dough offered to where I may go ahead and complete my doctorate. We shall see. I didn't mean to ramble but it is cool finding someone who graduated from the same school... The only thing I didn't like is I could never get any rear-window stickers from them. I'm too cheap to buy them. I thought they'd at least give me a couple but noooo. Be Good
. He earned his PhD up in New York somewhere. I was in the MCIS grad program back then, but later transferred to University of Dallas for the InfoSec MS.Dr Larson, right?
I can't remember his name but he was full of himself.(But not in a real bad way.) He was a snow white headed dude. Had plenty of hair but white as snow. He just got out of line before he thought. I tend to be able to dominate if I want to when in a small group like that. (Just a skill I have.). I think he was attempt at asserting himself and taking control. I do it so passively he had no chance, especially when I was correct. Now I'm going to have to look it up.
Sounds like Larson. I have a good friend who lives on Belton Lake. His old lady also had him for undergrad. That dude was seriously old-school MIS. Great on fundamentals, but really out of touch. I'll never forget my grad school interview with him. What a nightmare.
Dr Larson, right?
The three I looked up and remember are Dr.'s Collins, Sharpe, and Steed (i had them in several classes and liked their style of instruction.)but that's not the guy that I am talking about. (It's going to bug me until I find out now...) Be Good
I remember Collins and Steed. Both seemed solid. I still have PTSD episodes when thinking about Larson. Meh.
Small world.
AustinTXCat, it was a pleasure. I didn't mean to high-jack the other persons thread but it was a real pleasure. Maybe one day I can buy. I will if we ever meet. Thanks
If you get down this way again, please PM me and we'll hook up. We'll knock a few down, no doubt.
My collegiate experiences were spread across many Us due to military service. I started at UK, continued at City Colleges of Chicago, where I earned my first associates degree, and continued at UOklahoma, UMaryland, back to UK (break in service), CTC, Austin CC and graduated undergrad from Southwest Texas State later in life. I took over 200 hours undergrad before finally earning a BS. Please don't ever follow my example of careless matriculation. I helped some Us earn much $$.
You only say that because I cut out the care planning, the consultations, and the pre-op anesthesia.
I think the John Wayne Gacy clown costume is part of it too.
It puts the lotion on its skin or it gets the hose again.
As someone already mentioned, I don't believe any reputable school have an online degree program to earn certification for K-12. Some of the course work can probably be done from a distance, but because of the requirements for students to spend time in an active classroom I doubt any school is 100% online. Even the introductory education courses require students to go to the classroom for observations. And those have to be done with schools/teachers that have been approved by the program. My suggestion would be to reach out to one of the schools in the area and find out what they offer. If her goal is to teach in Kentucky then one of the state's schools, or one of the schools on the border like UC probably have an option that will best fit her needs.