Other Ed.D programs

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  1. canadajoe

    canadajoe New Member

    I have applied to Northeastern Ed.D, did both previous degrees at a brick and mortar school in Canada. Would like to get people's thoughts on other online Ed.D programs.

    Some considerations would be:

    - quality
    - value for $$
    - limited residency
     
  2. KariS

    KariS New Member

    Try Canadian again: Athabasca University

    Or these well recognized B&M schoola:

    Mississippi State University
    New Mexico State University
    Nova Southeastern University
    Texas A&M University
    University of Florida
    University of North Dakota

    Or the priennial DL schools:

    Capella University
    TUI University
    University of Phoenix
    Walden University


    And then some I am do not know much about:

    A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
    Lesley University
    Liberty University
    Prescott College
    Regent University
    Saint Louis University
     
  3. canadajoe

    canadajoe New Member


    Thanks KariS. Athabasca is only specializing in Distance Ed. I am looking for Educational Leadership or Higher Ed. What are your thoughts on Aspen University?
     
  4. vateacher

    vateacher New Member

    Hi Joe,

    I am in the same situation as you, looking for a limited-residency Ed.D./Ph.D. program in education. The list KariS posted is a good place to start.

    As far as Aspen U, you will want to be careful because they lack regional accreditation. In the U.S., regional accreditation is considered to be higher than national, which is what Aspen has. No matter how good their programs are, a degree from Aspen will be limited in value and considered unaccredited by many people.
     
  5. canadajoe

    canadajoe New Member


    Thanks very much, yes the list provided was very good start. Appreciate the advice. What sort of programs have you looked at?
     
  6. vateacher

    vateacher New Member

    I've been looking for programs with a focus on educational technology. The one I'm leaning towards right now is the University of Phoenix Ed.D. in Ed Leadership/Educational technology: http://www.phoenix.edu/programs/degree-programs/education/doctoral/edd-et/v001.html

    The program fits my needs but it is very expensive. Other schools I've considered are Northcentral, Walden, Nova Southeastern, and Old Dominion. So far UOPX really seems like the best fit though.

    There are a ton of Ed Leadership and Higher Ed doctoral programs out there, I'm sure you'll be able to find one you like. One thing to consider is that Northeastern is a traditional B&M school, so an Ed.D. from there will likely have wider acceptability and utility than a degree from a for-profit school like Walden or UOPX. If you get in and you think it's a good fit, I'd say go for it.
     
  7. Anthony Pina

    Anthony Pina Active Member

    Take a look at University of Florida's new Ed.D. in Ed Tech. It is an online degree from a respected B&M school. http://www.coe.ufl.edu/online/edtech/EdD/onlineEdD.htm
     
  8. major56

    major56 Active Member

  9. vateacher

    vateacher New Member

    Dr. Pina,

    The University of Florida program looks good, but it would cost somewhere around $70k for me as a non-Florida resident - and that's if I only did the minimum 60 credit hours. Unfortunately that's a bit steep for me. It would be a good deal for anyone living in Florida though.
     
  10. Caulyne Barron

    Caulyne Barron New Member

  11. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    I'm curious, why do you prefer Phoenix to Old Dominion? ODU is decently ranked, and I'd think being with you in Virginia that its in-state tuition would be a bargain compared with just about anything else.

    -=Steve=-
     
  12. vateacher

    vateacher New Member

    Steve,

    ODU would be cheaper and have better name value, and I may eventually decide to go back there for a doctorate. My hesitation stems from my experience there getting an M.S.Ed., which I would describe as mediocre at best. The online classes in particular were almost totally worthless.

    The program served my needs at the time, which were just getting the requirements for a teaching license. But when I go for a doctorate, I'd like to have a more challenging and rewarding experience. I'm wondering if a school like UOPX, which specializes in working adult students, might have an online program that works better for me.
     
  13. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Understood. That's really disappointing considering how long they've been doing distance learning!

    -=Steve=-
     

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