Re: Is Walden University a respected online institution?

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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.
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> 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/
>>
>>
 

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