I posted this question before and got some good responses. I'm posting again as a follow up to see if anyone has new, updated or additional information they would like to add. I recently completed my B.A in Liberal Studies at Barry University (3.6 gpa). Now that I'm done, I'd really like to go forward and receive a MA and a Ph.D. Ideally, I'd like to do both as a joint program or a concurrent program. My area of interests are: Public Policy, Government (No Public Administration), Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution or Confict Resolution, and Bioethics. I would admit myself into any of the programs listed at the Ph.D. Level in a totally online, state or regionally accredited institution. If there are no US based DL institution that offers a joint program (MA/Ph.D) in these areas. I would gleefully consider an short ( 1 Year) MA program in one of the areas previously listed and a short (Ph.D) in one of the areas listed. This is probably not doable but your responses to this post will no doubt help me in determining that. Right now, I am making application to Regent University Robertson's School of Government. They have a joint MA in Government and Law program that that I'm interested in. I was told (still not sure) that this program can be completed totally by DL. I've kept my email from them telling me such. Thanks for your help. As always, I thank you. Shay
some DL options Here is a MS in Legal Studies: Law & Public Policy http://www.cup.edu/graduate/legal/ Bellevue has a MA in Leadership that is designed to be done in 16 months. http://www.bellevue.edu/Programs/Degrees/mldr.html Cal State - Dominguez Hills has an MA in Behavioral Science: Negotiation and Conflict Management (30 credits). http://www.csudh.edu/negcon/ Leadership doctorates that come to mind are Regent's PhD in Organizational Leadership and Doctor of Strategic Leadership. http://www.regent.edu/acad/cls/
As Airtorn pointed out Regents has short residency programs for a PHD or DSL. However, they are a little pricey. If you get their masters degree as well that could add up to some serious money. To keep costs down, maybe you could get your Master of Liberal Studies with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from Ft. Hays State University. Cost is about $5750 for tuition AND books. If that works for your eventual transfer to a PhD, you could save big. See here: http://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/index.shtml
How about Amberton's MBA in Strategic Leadership? Just thinking of other low cost options for the masters portion...
Excellent Resource This group is an excellent resource. Since becoming a part of it, I have been directed, and guided in the right direction. I really think most of the people here are well read, well studied and well versed. Thank you all for your responses. I have decided which options I should pursue, thanks to this group. I'm looking to start my Masters in Legal Studies with a Law & Public Policy concentration in the summer of this year. The program can be completed in one year. Immediately after, I hope to attend Nova's online Ph.D program in Conflict & Dispute Resolution. Once again! Thank you all. You have been really very helpful. Shannon
Re: Excellent Resource Good luck! It looks like you will be in the first class for this program. Keep us posted.
Re: Excellent Resource Congratulations! I assume you're referring to California University of Pennsylvania? Did they give you a hard number on tuition costs? Their website states that DL students pay a minimum of $313 per semester credit, which is reasonable for a graduate program, but a maximum of $768 per semester credit, which is outrageous.
