PLEASE READ -- Fort Hays State University Questions (and Charter Oak State College)

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by JurassicVagabond, Feb 6, 2004.

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  1. JurassicVagabond

    JurassicVagabond New Member

    Hey,

    I've been reading the forums at this website for quite sometime and finally decided to join (I have so many questions)..........

    I have recently earned an Associate's of Business Administration from AIU Online. An EXPENSIVE Associate's of Business Administration. Because of that fact, I'm not looking to continue at AIU Online -- and try to get that point across each time one of them contact me.

    I DEFINITELY feel that it's in my best interest to go ahead and obtain a Bachelor's degree. My goal is to become a teacher -- and I can gain provisional certification (and eventually certification) with any degree in my state --- so long as it is regionally accredited.

    I'm very closely looking at the Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University........ does anybody have any info about Fort Hays' distance program?

    Another option I feel like I have is Charter Oak State College. (This is because I have found them to be very friendly and helpful when I have talked to them -- and it's more economical than attending Thomas Edison State College would be --- and for some reason I can't quite figure out, I don't want to earn my degree from Excelsoir College (I hope this doesn't sound corny -- but it's actually something about that name.........) I have noticed (through this board) that perhaps Charter Oak might be the quickest way to earn my degree.... but I'm terrible at taking tests. If there are any other schools I could look at, please let me know.

    I had thought about California Coast..... but I need a degree that is regionally accredited.

    Also, how will the degree from AIU Online transfer to a different program (for example, how would business courses transfer to Organizational Leadership degree)?

    Charter Oak and Fort Hays seem to be the most economical courses I can find.... that have a good name and are regionally accredited. PLEASE HELP THE JURASSIC VAGABOND!!! :)
     
  2. JurassicVagabond

    JurassicVagabond New Member

    Also.....

    I was wondering about the fact that some degrees (Fort Hays State University also offers one of these) are "General Studies" degrees. Are these as widely accepted as a Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science would be? (I'm aware that you choose a concentration -- just wondering, though).
     
  3. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    I am very impressed with Fort Hays' DL offerings, both in quality and price (they are among the least expensive RA options available).

    As for the BGS title, I really wouldn't get too hung-up on it, especially if you're going to go on to a graduate program. As I mentioned in another thread, every Master's program I've looked at requires an accredited undergraduate degree...there is nothing mentioned as far as degree title.

    I don't think you can go wrong with either Fort Hays or COSC, so look into which program will fit your needs better.
     
  4. JurassicVagabond

    JurassicVagabond New Member

    Thanks Bruce!

    I thought the same things about the "General Studies". As I have already said, to earn a provisional certificate in my state to become a teacher -- only an undergraduate degree is required. Thanks so much for your opinions, though........... have you taken any courses at either of the two?
     
  5. Anthony Pina

    Anthony Pina Active Member

    In my state (California), a bachelors degree in liberal arts (liberal studies) is recommended to teach at the elementary (K-8) level, to avoid having to go back and take more course work. "General Studies" degrees (BGS) are typically considered to be equivalent to a BA or BS in liberal studies.

    As far as the transfer of AIU credits into the program of another university...that is completely up to the particular program at the particular unviersity to which you are applying. Each program has its own unique requirements. It is a good idea to contact both institutions of interest (Charter Oak and Fort Hays) to see who has the most generous transfer policy. Since AIU is regionally accredited (SACS), transfer should not be too much of a problem, especially to those two colleges.

    Both Charter Oak and Fort Hays have received a good deal of positive press by the participants of this forum. Either choice will be a good one, so why not contact both and see which will work best for you?

    Tony Pina
    Faculty, Cal State U. San Bernardino
     
  6. JurassicVagabond

    JurassicVagabond New Member

    Thanks!!

    I'm just 21 years-old right now..... but have gotten a full-time job to try and pay back the OUTRAGEOUS loan that I had to get just to earn an Associate's from AIU. Both Charter Oak and Fort Hays seem to be affordable (so affordable that I can still pay for those out of my pocket). :) Thanks again, Tony, for your help in this discussion. Just wondering..... will a Bachelor's in General or Liberal Studies convert rather easy to a Master's program of choice -- or is that, as you have already stated, up to the school in which you plan to earn the degree at?
     
  7. oxpecker

    oxpecker New Member

    I had assumed that "Jurassic Vagabond" meant "Old Bum."

    But 21 years-old is a "Young Bum."
     
  8. Anthony Pina

    Anthony Pina Active Member

    Yes, a bachelors in liberal studies or general studies should not be a problem when applying for a masters. In fact many masters programs prefer admitting undergraduates with broad-based majors (e.g. in the humanities, social sciences and liberal arts) as they often do better in grad school than those with more narrow BA majors.

    Tony
     
  9. David Williams

    David Williams New Member

    You may also want to consider the online Bachelor of Liberal Arts program at UMass-Lowell.

    I recently completed UML's BS in IT and I found it to be just a remarkably student-friendly university. None of my courses required proctored exams; the tests were all open book.

    The tution may be a bit more expensive than Ft. Hays but it is a very supportive climate and, should you run into problems, the adminstration is very approachable.

    Good luck

    David
     
  10. seekinghelp

    seekinghelp New Member

    David

    Does UMass-Lowell have DL master's programs? I looked at the site and I couldn't find it if they do.
     
  11. David Williams

    David Williams New Member

    UML offers online masters degrees in educational administration and criminal justice. To see the online offerings, from the main website, click on continuing education and drill down.

    David
     

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