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Re: Walden University
Posted by diploma mill on 1/17/08

    I'm not knocking online programs - I'm in one now for my 2nd master's!
    I actually did plenty of research on the subject before committing to my
    current program. There was a news story fairly recently (within the
    past few years) about people who have gotten degrees from online schools
    to further their career and/or salaries. Many of these advances in
    careers/salaries were revoked when the employers found out how easy it
    was to get the "degrees." If I can find the article, I'll post a link
    to it.

    I wanted to caution the original poster because these online schools do
    NOT have the same clout as a regular brick-and-mortar school. When I
    worked outside academia, my companies would trash resumes that came with
    degrees from schools like UoP, Walden, Regis, etc. They are not
    respected by the general public. Good, bad, or indifferent, that's the
    reality. You may have gone through a legitimate program, but most
    people wouldn't understand the rigors of what you accomplished. I'm
    just saying that if you are starting a new program from the beginning,
    why not go to a school that will be more respected, recognized locally,
    and automatically lead to certification in your state? There are local
    schools with online programs! You'd save yourself headaches later.

    As for the "are you sure you didn't receive your undergrad degree from a
    "diploma mill"??? Hmmmm...." comment, thank you so much for resorting to
    3rd grade name-calling tactics. Kudos to you!

    On 1/16/08, MasterTeacher wrote:
    > I beg to differ about Walden being a diploma mill. First of all is
    > it ACCREDITED by one of the national accreditation boards, and it is
    > an acceptable degree when it comes to academia. You do have to check
    > with your state about licensure though for particular programs. I
    > recently completed my Master's in Reading/Literacy from Walden and it
    > not only was accepted by my district but it also increased my salary!
    > Sooo..that kind of deflates the "diploma mill' theory!
    > The only bad part about it is, is that it does not lead to a reading
    > endorsement. So if you are a practicing teacher looking for an
    > endorsement, it may or may not lead to one in your state.
    >
    > People love to throw around that "diploma mill" phrase when it comes
    > to online schools, when in actuality they are completely CLUELESS
    > when it comes to the facts!! Do your research(and use your
    > intelligence) along with stating confirmed FACTS and not OPINIONS
    > when you make a comment! That is what "REAL" teachers do....are you
    > sure you didn't receive your undergrad degree from a "diploma
    > mill"??? Hmmmm....

     
     

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