I mentioned in another thread (by the way I am new to this forum) my interest (for both personal and professional) in pursuing a PhD program. I inquired about Capella's programs, primarily because someone at my work just completed such a program. He is not someone I would consider intellectual or scholarly in any way. But, he now goes about calling himself "Dr." to everyone, and insists on being called such...needless to say, I have little respect for him. Looking at this forum, I have been stunned at the amount of people who constantly defend and promote Capella. It's almost as if they are on the lookout for anyone who is about to ask anything about their school or critique it. The bottom line is (and here is where I would like some feedback from you guys and gals): why in the world would anyone even consider Capella when other B&M programs (like NMSU or U of N) offer very good variations of distance learning at a much much cheaper rate? why attend any program that you must constantly defend?
Niles buddy... If you want to tear into Capella go ahead. Help yourself! I have defended Capella because I have found it unjust to trash an institution in sweeping fashion. I would defend any other institution the same way. Some folks have sour grapes. That is their prerogative and I respect it. I have mostly positive experiences with Capella. My professors were top notch and leaders in their fields. To say that an institution is bad because one person has had some horrible experience is not even rational. Concerning this person with a Ph.D. from Capella that you work with. He is immature and childish. Respect is earned, not commanded. For one bad apple like him, I can show you 50 awesome folks that you would enjoy being with.
If you don't like people defending Capella, then why are you starting an anti-Capella thread to begin with? Sniff, sniff... Jeff, is that you? smells like flame bait from APerson all over again.
You're evidently talking about a doctoral program in Education. Yes, one would think almost anyone would prefer Nebraska or NMSU, but the former is extremely selective, and the latter's web site suggests that the pilot program hasn't moved forward. That leaves four possibilities: 1. The religious schools with EdD programs: Liberty, Regent, and Indiana Wesleyan. They're great if that's for you, but it's not for everyone. 2. Foreign schools, such as the University of Calgary or one of the South African universities. 3. Fielding Graduate University and Nova Southeastern University. Both are non-profit schools with track records of having graduates end up in academia, but neither is cheap. 4. For-profit schools like Phoenix, NCU, Walden, and Capella. Personally, I would prefer possibility three to possibility four because non-profits get attacked less often. However, it's worth noting that for-profit programs do in fact have graduates teaching in universities, if admittedly not the Ivy League. For example, there's a doctorate in Information Systems at Dakota State that piqued a number of people's interest in a recent thread, and that department has four(!) faculty members who have or are working on PhDs from Capella. -=Steve=-
No university or college will satisfy everyone's needs. Many large non-profit on-campus universities have also been prone to lawsuits. However, those non-profit universities offer high quality programs with professional accreditation. Capella University ( for-profit ) is regionally accredited and professionally accredited ( CACREP ). Speak with faculty members of Capella University. Ask the friendly staff if you can sample their Learning Management System. Im sure they will be happy to oblige. Capella University offers support services. For example, disability accommodiation ( ADA compliance ), tech support, and academic advisors. Research other non-profit and for-profit universities before you make a decision. Degreeinfo.com has a database of links and descriptions to degree programs offered online. - Happy Holloween everyone. I saw "THE GRUDGE 2" by the way. Love Japan, especially the Japanese Universities. I may visit Toyko next year to visit my wife's family. Again. ------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Capella University.
