Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree

Posted by It Works on 4/15/08

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Mary,

You will be just fine. Believe it or not, many people did not question my
degree. They saw that I was "certified" to teach and asked me questions
suited for job requirements. Good luck with your program. I know it is a
lot of work since I have completed my degree. However, stick with it and
you will be excited about your career as a teacher. I know I am.

On 4/15/08, Mary wrote:
> I, too, have an undergrad degree from a traditional school. A very
> respected school at that. And, because we are a military family, I
cannot
> stay at a traditional University to earn my masters and credential. I
> have always wanted to teach, so the degree program from U of P is the
most
> viable option. Mark, it is very discerning to hear some one speak so
> defiantly about hiring some one based solely on where they earned their
> degree as opposed to what they offer as a teacher. I am planning to
start
> the U of P program next month and it will take 23 continuous months to
> complete. Don't kid yourself that it is any easier than a traditional
> University-it's simply a more technological format of learning. And, in
> the 23 months I will be required to spend 100 hours in classrooms
> observations as well as 12 weeks student teaching. I am determined to
> earn my degree so that I can pursue the career that I really
> want-teaching. If that means working my butt off to get a degree online,
> that's what I'm going to do. I only hope that when I begin interviewing,
> the interviewers are understanding and look beyond where I earned my MA,
> to what I can offer their students.
>
> On 4/06/08, It Works wrote:
>> Well Mark, I'm glad you were not doing my interview. I also have my
>> undergraduate from Valparaiso University, a very highly ranked and
>> REAL University. Plus, a degree is very important but it is not the
>> bottom line. Can you do the job? Do you have the necessary skills?
>>
>> The University of Phoenix was the only way I could do it. I was
>> working 40 hours a week and did not have the means to quit my job to
>> go to a traditional college. It is what I had to do to become
>> certified.
>>
>> Regardless of what you learn in the classroom, it is the experience
>> you get when you get your feet wet. Student Teaching is where you
>> learn a lot. Yes, I will admit, the University of Phoenix is probably
>> not the best place to go. However, Mark, you need to do your research
>> into what the person has to bring to the table and the experiences he
>> has gained. Would you not hire someone with 3 years of proven
>> outstanding experience because of the degree he has received?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 3/29/08, Mark wrote:
>>> I'm surprised you could get a job with that degree. I would never
>>> hire someone with a degree from U of Phoenix...it isn't anywhere
>>> near the quality of a real degree from a real university.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• University of Phoenix Masters degree, 12/04/07, by Rebecca Young.
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 12/09/07, by Bradley .
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 1/28/08, by Lisa.
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 1/28/08, by Rebecca Yound.
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 3/20/08, by It works.
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 3/29/08, by Mark.
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 3/29/08, by Jane.
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 4/06/08, by It Works.
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 4/15/08, by Mary.
• Re: University of Phoenix Masters degree, 4/15/08, by It Works.