Re: Is Walden University a respected online institution?

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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/
>>>>
>>>>
 

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