Thread: Yet another PhD floods the market..

Originally Posted by edowave

Since it seems to be a tradition here to make an "I'm done" announcement, I guess I'll make mine.

Friday afternoon I successfully defended my PhD dissertation at the University of Florida titled, "An Analysis of Real Estate Transactions and Socioeconomic Variables on Agricultural Lands in Polk County, Florida" (don't all run to the library at once now.)

yay, I can sleep now.

I'm going to try not to be burned up with envy. :)

	University of Florida University of Florida UF offers an online Master of Arts in Art Education and a Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. The school is a reputable and widely-recognized academic institution in the U.S. Click The Link to receive FREE information on this school.

Originally Posted by edowave

Since it seems to be a tradition here to make an "I'm done" announcement, I guess I'll make mine.

Friday afternoon I successfully defended my PhD dissertation at the University of Florida titled, "An Analysis of Real Estate Transactions and Socioeconomic Variables on Agricultural Lands in Polk County, Florida" (don't all run to the library at once now.)

yay, I can sleep now.

Edowave, how long did it take, start to finish, to complete your dissertation? A year? More?

	University of Florida University of Florida UF offers an online Master of Arts in Art Education and a Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. The school is a reputable and widely-recognized academic institution in the U.S. Click The Link to receive FREE information on this school.

Wonderful! Now deal with the dean's office--getting your dissertation into its final form--and off you go!

Congratulations, doctor.

Originally Posted by MichaelOliver

I'm going to try not to be burned up with envy. :)

I already have...Congratulations!

Congratulations!!

Congrats on your achievement! It feels great doesn't it?

Celebrate!

I too am very envious. Good job Dr. Edowave.

A Big name school and Big degree … CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Originally Posted by MichaelOliver

Edowave, how long did it take, start to finish, to complete your dissertation? A year? More?

Kinda hard to say really. After I passed my quals, I did the one thing everyone told me not to do: I started a full-time job. I figured I could finish the dissertation during my "free time", but my job didn't really leave me any. Then I got engaged and moved to New Jersey.

In the end it took me about 3 years to do the dissertation. Looking back I can't believe how fast the time flew by. It really shouldn't have taken no longer than a year. I credit the wonderful members on this board for keeping me going. Reading everyone's success stories is what pushed me to "get it done."

As for the "what's next" question, right now I'm now dealing with wedding planning. After that settles down, I wouldn't mind teaching an online course or two. (to pay for said wedding.)

The real question is, who's next to join the PhD club?

	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

	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 edowave

Since it seems to be a tradition here to make an "I'm done" announcement, I guess I'll make mine.

Friday afternoon I successfully defended my PhD dissertation at the University of Florida titled, "An Analysis of Real Estate Transactions and Socioeconomic Variables on Agricultural Lands in Polk County, Florida" (don't all run to the library at once now.)

yay, I can sleep now.

Wat to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Abner :)

	University of Florida University of Florida UF offers an online Master of Arts in Art Education and a Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. The school is a reputable and widely-recognized academic institution in the U.S. Click The Link to receive FREE information on this school.

Originally Posted by edowave

Kinda hard to say really. After I passed my quals, I did the one thing everyone told me not to do: I started a full-time job. I figured I could finish the dissertation during my "free time", but my job didn't really leave me any. Then I got engaged and moved to New Jersey.

In the end it took me about 3 years to do the dissertation. Looking back I can't believe how fast the time flew by. It really shouldn't have taken no longer than a year. I credit the wonderful members on this board for keeping me going. Reading everyone's success stories is what pushed me to "get it done."

As for the "what's next" question, right now I'm now dealing with wedding planning. After that settles down, I wouldn't mind teaching an online course or two. (to pay for said wedding.)

The real question is, who's next to join the PhD club?

So double congrats are in order. One for the doctorate and one for the upcoming wedding. Thanks for the info.

	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

	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.

What a fine thing you have done, Ed. Sincere congratulations.

Permit me to remind people that you are also an alumnus of the Heriot-Watt MBA program (part online, part on campus) . . . and also a survivor, as it were, of alt.education .distance.

(Just for the heck of it, I just had a look at alt.education .distance. I guess user groups never die, unless the founder cancels them. So there are 29,360 messages, none relating to distance education for years . . . and Rita Laws' FAQs haven't been updated since 2003. Wonder what name the truly evil "Factwatcher" is using now.)

	American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University AIU offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in all the following programs: business administration (MBA, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, etc), criminal justice, computer science, information technology, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, fine arts, and education. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and computer labs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	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.

Truly an accomplishment! Congratulations.

Congratulations and best wishes!

Congrats!!!