I called to enroll today in a Masters program and they wont take anyone into a Masters degree program without 5years of work experience in that field. I have never heard of having to be a teacher for 5years to enroll in a stniking school or working in Psychology field fo 5 years to start up a Masters degree
Five changes I suggest to california coast: - Reduce application fee - Convert useful information from pdf format to html - Permit applicants to apply and pay fee online - Allow students the flexibility of paying per course - Install a cost effective Learning Management System that offers instruction in an online format ( no mail correspondance - Allow students with no experience( but academically qualified )admission California Coast University may not be taking advantage of opportunities for additional revenue and income stream (interested undergraduate students who don't qualify based on experience, however educated in their field of studies). If CCU uses a Learning Management System catering to online programs, they may attract a higher number of potential international students and military personnel. They are not full of BS. I do not think highly of CCU's admissions policy. However, If California Coast University choses not to admit students without the required experience, then I respect their business decision. They may gain or loose from their business practices, we will see.
Well dont go barking up the Fort Hays State University tree unless you want some more of the same treatment! Best, Gavin
CCU is not regionally accredited. My opinion, which probably means nothing to you (and it wouldn't to me) is to look at the many available programs by RA schools.
Maybe if you took the time to read their catalog which is on their website before calling you wouldn't have been so surprised. Work experience is a consideration in many master's programs from Harvard on down. What's a "stniking" school?
Fortunately, there are over 2,000 regionally accredited higher education institutions in the United States and several dozen nationally accredited ones. I'm certain that one of them has the right program for you. Tony Pina Northeastern Illinois University
First of all "stniking" was a typo and I did read there admissions requirements, I didnt think it would be different in the catalog.
Full of BS because it requires 5 years of work experience in that field? It sounds to me like you are seeking an institution that is on par with a diploma mill, because all "real" master's degree programs require at least some sort of experience, usually between 2-5 years. How can you be a master of something that has only been experienced through reading books and taking test? A master's degree should further your opportunities within your field as an added bonus of the foundation that you have built on your work experience and bachelor's degree (in that order). Also, graduate programs are extremely competitive. Most schools require a 3.0, and the cutoff is usually around 3.2-3.5 (or 3.8 in law schools). Don't get me wrong - I'm in the same boat as you. I am almost finished my BA and would love to go to the master's program - but you have to be qualified!
I dont see how you think not wanting an occupational qualification to get into a school is me wanting to find a "Diploma Mill"???? I want to do the study, not buy a degree Most of the schools I have researched will take someone with no work experience as long as they meet the rest of the admission requirements into a Masters program
Although I would agree that the thread originator's post was emotional, your characterization of intent is unfair and untrue. There certainly are "real" master's degree programs at accredited universities that don't require field experience for admission. Also, your "in that order" comment that says work experience should come before a bachelor's degree isn't practical in fields that require a bachelor's degree to start. For example, working as an office clerk in a company related to a bachelor's degree one hopes to earn some day might be a good idea to gain proximity to the actual field in a working situation and to get a better feel of the 'fit' of that field. But it is not the same thing as experience doing the actual job that requires the bachelor's degree, and likely wouldn't count as experience toward master's degree programs at schools that require field experience. But as another poster mentioned, fortunately there are many educational institutions and not all have the same requirements. If a first choice isn't possible for some reason then it's simply back to the drawing board to research a second choice. Admittedly that can be frustrating, that kind of frustration likely being the source of the thread originator's angry post. But simple frustration or even an angry post does not mean someone is "seeking an institution that is on par with a diploma mill". Kit
Renshi: Yes, CCU is full of BS, degree holders that is. They must be from accredited schools recognized by US DOE and must be held by those with significant and relevant professional experience. CCU's niche is mid-career, adult learners who have a demonstrated track record in their profession prior to enrollment. Since much of their programs are independent study, they expect you to have the appropriate professional context and experience with which to understand the lessons learned. A big component of their testing is your description of professional setting applications. I hope this isn't regarded as shillin', it's just my firsthand experience and trying to be helpful to others. Not to worry, lots of other schools will let you into their Masters programs with no additional experience necessary.
I think you may have that a little off. Most Masters programs take students right out of their four-year BS or BA. Yes, they require a 3 + and a good score on the GRE or GMAT but work experience is not usually a requirement.
