Thread: Success stories of finding a job after earning a degree online

I love this forum :)

My wife did her B.S. through a mix of DL and extended campus night/weekend classes. She did her M.S. though a mix of DL and on-campus classes. Both programs were through U.S. based state universities. After being a substitute teacher at the local school district for a few months this spring, she is now teaching full time at one of the local colleges.

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

The purpose of an education is to get a job to pay the bills....

:D

	George Washington University George Washington University GWU offers an online Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science; and Master’s Degrees in Education and Human Development, Paralegal Studies, Public Relations, Educational Technology Lead, MBA – Healthcare, and MPS in Security and Safety Leadership. GW University is a prestigious and well regarded school. Established in the heart of the nation's capital in 1821, GW provides innovative programs in more than 200 fields of study, including graduate certificate, master's and doctoral programs. Under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty, you will explore both theory and practice in courses that prepare you to meet the needs of an increasingly complex society. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

Originally Posted by 03310151

That's is not really how it is sold by a lot of colleges. You think everyone who goes to college goes so they can broaden their knowledge, so they'll be a "whole" person, a person of the world? That is not reality. It may be yours. But it is not reality. This board is not reality. Its a bunch of education wonks circle jerking each other into a frenzy over how many credentials we can get behind our name (me included).

For most people, a lot of people, they go to college to get a better job. How many times have you heard the (now proven false)statistic that BA holders earn $1mil more than people with HS diploma's? Colleges pull that stat out all the time. Go to a college web site and check out their career services page. They will show placement rates, and even average earnings by major but they don't talk about how your little Johnny will become Descartes.

Its all about money. This isn't the 1700's and we are certainly not all Thomas Jefferson.

He is looking for some success stories. Well, keep looking because there really are not too many of them. Unemployment is pretty high, and the job market for new graduates is shitty.

Cory

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LOL, love it.
(technically speaking, not all of us are circle jerking)

	George Washington University George Washington University GWU offers an online Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science; and Master’s Degrees in Education and Human Development, Paralegal Studies, Public Relations, Educational Technology Lead, MBA – Healthcare, and MPS in Security and Safety Leadership. GW University is a prestigious and well regarded school. Established in the heart of the nation's capital in 1821, GW provides innovative programs in more than 200 fields of study, including graduate certificate, master's and doctoral programs. Under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty, you will explore both theory and practice in courses that prepare you to meet the needs of an increasingly complex society. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Thomas University Thomas University Thomas offers an online Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click The Link to receive FREE information on this school.

Originally Posted by Ted Heiks

Is your above quote some sort of rap tune, Jen?

Kanye West. I prefer The Roots and Old School...

Sorry, I've been lurking. So far, my DL adventure is getting me harder, more technically advanced work to do.

Originally Posted by bazonkers

I'll just chalk up your snarky post to having a bad day but when did I say the above? I didn't. I said the purpose of college is to educate people, not make them "whole" etc. Yes, people go to college so they can get a better job that pays more money. I get that. That said, those same people SHOULD expect some level of education from college in order to make them qualified for these better paying jobs. Why do employers ask for specific degrees like an MBA etc? It's because they assume that the holder learned something related to the degree (and job) while in school. Is that not education?

Snarky, yes I apologize.

Jenn, I meant figuratively of course.

Originally Posted by Ted Heiks

Is your above quote some sort of rap tune, Jen?

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LOL, Ted, you'll love this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU13MRtSD7E

You'll have to make it at least until the 3 minute mark if you wanna hear it in context :)

Originally Posted by geoffs

I have always thought about working say 1 shift a month at Walmart for the staff discount (can buy anything there)

I'm working part-time at Best Buy while I finish the dissertation for the discount. (Also it pays more than the adjunct teaching jobs I've been offered.) I hope to have new appliances and an awesome home theater by the time I graduate.

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

Originally Posted by tomball

I was joking

Gee, I wasn't sure you were joking, given the current state of the economy. :D

Originally Posted by cookderosa

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LOL, love it.
(technically speaking, not all of us are circle jerking)

Gee, I wonder what the correct term would be for a "female circle jerk." :D

Originally Posted by tomball

The purpose of an education is to get a job to pay the bills....

:D

Um, yeah!

	George Washington University George Washington University GWU offers an online Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science; and Master’s Degrees in Education and Human Development, Paralegal Studies, Public Relations, Educational Technology Lead, MBA – Healthcare, and MPS in Security and Safety Leadership. GW University is a prestigious and well regarded school. Established in the heart of the nation's capital in 1821, GW provides innovative programs in more than 200 fields of study, including graduate certificate, master's and doctoral programs. Under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty, you will explore both theory and practice in courses that prepare you to meet the needs of an increasingly complex society. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

Originally Posted by edowave

I'm working part-time at Best Buy while I finish the dissertation for the discount. (Also it pays more than the adjunct teaching jobs I've been offered.) I hope to have new appliances and an awesome home theater by the time I graduate.

Ha, wow. This is what I get for reading your post early in the morning. I read it as you are getting a discount on your dissertation because your work at Best Buy.

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Originally Posted by 03310151

This board is not reality. Its a bunch of education wonks circle jerking each other into a frenzy over how many credentials we can get behind our name (me included).

Actually, the aggregated opinions you'll get from this board are usually very realistic. There are a few shills and degree collectors in here but most are neither.

After my Bachelors degree was confered from The U.S. Sports Academy in July of 2009; I was hired as a teacher in a public H.S.
However, The U.S. Sports Academy is also a B&M school one can physically attend.

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

Liverpool University: MSc Information Systems Management


Cool programs at Liverpool, please keep us posted on the UK learning. My guess is the economy to going to tank so buyer beware – it’s going to get ugly guys.

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

3 weeks 'til showtime. Went through my week 0 intro class. Interesting setup. Liverpool...people seem nice, looking forward to visiting for graduation...but no fan of Liverpool FC.