Re: Is Walden University a respected online institution?

Denise

Posted on 11/03/09

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On 8/30/09, Carolina Teacher wrote:
> Dawn,
>
> Oh, my gosh! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I have already been
> looking at these sites. I REALLY appreciate it! I feel so encouraged now!
> Yes, I did look at UNK. I think it's the most reasonably priced, too! I
> want to wait until I get my scores for National Boards to see if I need to
> do any retakes first. If by chance I do pass, then I'll be ready to start
> my master's after Christmas. If I am not so lucky, well, after I shed a
> few tears, I'll need to compose myself and concentrate on completing any
> retakes before venturing into completing my master's. Good luck to you on
> working on your master's!!!
>
> On 8/30/09, Dawn wrote:
>> Hi again! I can relate to your search. I spent hours researching
>> different schools and tuition costs and it was so discouraging.
>> However, I did find a great site that I will give you. First did you
>> find the list that UNK offers. Here is a link of the list of Master
>> degrees in Education just in case...
>>
>> http://www.unk.edu/academics/ecampus.aspx?
>> id=6206&ekmensel=c57dfa7b_244_248_6206_1
>>
>> I am actually getting a Master of Arts in E-Learning Implementation
>> and Design. Basically, it's learning to design web-based educational
>> environments or online educational programs. It's exactly what I was
>> looking for.
>>
>> I have also heard that Grand Canyon University is a good school and
>> has a lot of Master in Ed degrees. Here is also a great link and
>> actually how I found my school (University of Colorado at Denver).
>> This link is a Distance Learning online school search. I bascially
>> went through the entire list looking at tuition etc.
>>
>> http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning/code/search.asp
>>
>> Hope that helps!
>>
>> Dawn
>>
>>
>> On 8/30/09, Carolina Teacher wrote:
>>> Dawn,
>>>
>>> I, too, would not have been able to shake the mixed comments either!
>>> I looked at the online programs you suggested on your links. Which
>>> one are you taking? I didn't see anything that applied to me. I
>>> live in NC and can't seem to find anything decent online that is
>>> REASONABLE and AFFORDABLE!
>>>
>>> On 8/30/09, Dawn wrote:
>>>> Hi! I was all set to go to Walden because they had a degree I
>>>> was looking for, however I just couldn't shake the mixed
>>>> comments. Plus, I know it's just better to get a degree from a
>>>> university that people have heard of instead of having to
>>>> explain to a future or current employer about the school. My
>>>> friend who works at State Farm in the HR department said she
>>>> called her headquarters and noone had heard of Walden. I know
>>>> it's a valid school, but I also know that not all their programs
>>>> are accredited. I decided to go w/ a public university. Both
>>>> are very reasonable tuition-wise (cheaper than Walden) and their
>>>> programs are completely online. I will post the links here.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.unk.edu/academics/ecampus.aspx?id=119
>>>> (My Alma Mater and I am taking one class from here)
>>>>
>>>> http://www.cudenver.edu/ACADEMICS/CUONLINE/Pages/default.aspx
>>>> (Where I am getting my MA degree. As long as you stay in the
>>>> education field, and you take all classes online, you can get a
>>>> discount tuition rate for out of state residents of $366 per
>>>> credit hour)
>>>>
>>>> Hope that helps! I know that I spent many hours researching
>>>> Walden and finally decided to go there just because they had the
>>>> degree I was looking for, however once I found it at a public
>>>> university, I switched right away. Oh, and I have heard of that
>>>> school that you are talking about only through researching
>>>> Walden, it's an actual accredited university but noone has heard
>>>> of it. Good Luck with your journey and let me know if you have
>>>> any other questions.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 8/30/09, Carolina Teacher wrote:
>>>>> Dawn, here is an interesting link I found on Walden University
>>>>> reviews. As you can see, there are differing opinions (as
>>>>> usual!). I, too, am looking for an online master's program,
>>>>> but I haven't found a decent one yet. Do you (and other
>>>>> posters on here) know anything about Nova Southeastern's online
>>>>> master's program? Anyway, hope this helps!
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.onlinedegreereviews.org/college/walden-
>>>> university/reviews/
>>>>>
>>>>>
I go to Walden and find that it is well respected. Just because an HR Rep
never heard of it means nothing. There are a lot of schools I am betting
they don't know. This is an accredited school. What programs are you saying
are NOT accredited. Online is not for everyone. It is actually harder! I got
my Masters at AIU and it was great. Thanks.

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