National University or Southern Cross University

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  1. Michael

    Michael Member

    For a graduate degree in English, which is the better known school: National University in California or Southern Cross University in Australia?
     
  2. Michael

    Michael Member

    Anyone have an opinion on this? I am interested in pursuing a degree in Creative Writing or English for the purpose of college teaching and wondered which would be the better school/program for this purpose.

    Thanks!
     
  3. writergirl

    writergirl New Member

    Just my personal opinion, because I don't know much about either school- If the programs are similar to what you're looking for I'd stick with the American University. I figure there would be less "paperwork" involved.

    I'm actually considering National's Creative Writing program for the future, and if I had a choice between a local or foreign school, I'd always go local, just in case- but that's just me.
     
  4. japhy4529

    japhy4529 House Bassist

    Michael,

    If you're looking to teach college in the U.S., then I would recommend going with the regionally accredited school (National). I'm currently attending National U. (BA Psychology). Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.

    The basics are: 4 week courses (for the most part), $1044/course (undergrad and grad.), B&M school based in So. Calif.

    - Tom
     
  5. Michael

    Michael Member

    I agree that the U.S. school would be better for teaching in a U.S. college, but the SCU degree can be taken by submitting a collection of poetry plus a critical analysis, and I like that format better.

    SCU participates in the U.S federal loan program, and both schools cost about the same. That's really too expensive for me, but I don't know of any scholarships or grants that I could use.
     
  6. Michael

    Michael Member

    P. S. South African schools are inexpensive in comparison, but I don't really want to go the traditional research thesis route.
     
  7. writergirl

    writergirl New Member

    If cost is an issue, check out Fort Hays State University. I'm currently in their Master of Liberal Studies program and emphasizing in English (18 hours). It's completely online and they offer a Creative Writing course... just another option.

    www.fhsu.edu
     

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