Thanks for the TUI Information. I will be speaking to an advisor on Monday. It seems that all online programs make you write a zillion papers. Currently, at Amberton University it's all we do, read and write. I have no problems with some classes, but every course syllabus seems to be the same. So, does anyone know of any Distance Learning schools where you write less and is more project based/practical to personal educational goals. Just wondering!!
I did not give myself the chance to review your other posts in order to identify your interests and the area of study you are pursuing at Amberton, but if a MA, EdS, EdD, or PhD in Leadership is your interest, you could consider Andrews University's leadership program, which is "field-based" and "work-embeded."
project based learning No. The nature of online classes is that the only way the instructor has to assess weather or not you are actually doing the work and learning it is to have you write papers about it. Since there is no actual "class" to attend, you have to read the information in order to learn it. I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for in terms of "project based" learning. But perhaps online learning isn't for you? Maybe you need a type of educational instruction that is more hands on in nature? Check out local technical schools that offer courses where you can do more interactive work. Not everyone learns best by reading and writing. There is nothing wrong with that. You have to pick a method that works best for you.
Perhaps you should consider a degree from one of the "Big 3." The "Big 3" consists of the following schools: Excelsior College, Thomas Edison State College and Charter Oak State College. All three allow you to completely test out of the requirements for a degree (there are certain exceptions, but for the most part this is accurate). You may test out of courses by taking CLEP, DANTES, ECE (Excelsior), and TECEP (Thomas Edison) exams. No writing is involved. All of these exams are multiple choice. For more details, check with each school. You may also use the search feature on this forum. Best of luck!
