introduction, advice?

Hi,
I just wanted to introduce myself.
I graduated from the University of the State of New York back in '92. Now I am a full time security guard, part-time journalist and substitute teacher. I am looking for a really cheap Master's program with no residency requirements. I live in Southern California.
If I can do any little thing to help... let me know.

 

There's one thing you could do . . . narrow the field a bit by saying something about your preferred field(s) of study. There are enough affordable programs out there that this would help with the selection process.
Jack

 

Amen to Jack. If you can provide us with a field we can be far more helpful.

North

 

Without knowing what field of study you're interested in, I'll mention the Master of Liberal Studies program at Fort Hays State University, which has several concentrations from which to choose. It's RA and very affordable.


Bruce

 

Hi Janboi,

You might find Lawrie Miller's site of interest. It lists many inexpensive degrees, including the Fort Hays State Master of Liberal Studies (<4000) that was previously mentioned, and the CSU Dominguez Hills Master of Humanities (~4650).

Tony

p.s. The site also lists many 'GAAP' programs from foreign universities.

 

Janboi,

Because you don't mention where you live, exactly, in southern California, I will proceed with the assumption that you live in Bakersfield and (like all the others) for some reason are afraid to admit it in cyberspace

Since you are a security guard, you must work at one of the big bank buildings, like B of A, or perhaps, a hospital. I think, in that case, the best degree you could use to do well in your environment would be an MBA.

One word. Touro.

Chris

 

wow! thanks for all the help!

I really have eclectic tastes... I guess what I am really looking for is a contract/research master's where i can study how groups make decisions... where conflict resolution meets social choice.
again thanks for all the help.

 

Re: wow! thanks for all the help!

You should check out the MA in Behavioral Science - Negotiation and Conflict Management from CSU DH.

 

Re: wow! thanks for all the help!

There are a number of research based Masters programs at Australian/South African/ Brit universities. These programs usually involve only a large dissertation with no course work. All three have good educational systems.

University of Zululand (UNIZUL) is one some here are pursuing doctorates through. A doc is less than 2,000 for the entire program. You would need to approach the department with your preposed area of study and see if there is a faculty member willing to take you on. In addition to UNIZUL there are others (higher tier) such as U of Pretoria, etc. In all cases with research doctorates you have to ask around as residency (if any) seems to depend on whom you ask.

Another option may be the University of London. As I recall they have an M.A. in Organizationa behavior.

Those foreign programs are probably the most cost efficient (especially South Africa).

North

 

Ph.D from BA?

I have heard it is possible to go straight from a BA to a doctorate. Is it just a matter of convincing a professor to "take me on?" Do you guys know anyone who has gone that route?

 

If you only have a bachelor degree with some backgrounds in computer networking and want a Ph. D from a respected university, Indiana State University (Larry Bird University) Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Technology Management should be one of your choices. You just need:

a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,

a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores of 500 on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical general tests,

Five letters of recommendation,

Two years of occupational experience and

a statement of student's goal for selecting the program.

 

thanks Boa

Thanks, unfortunately I want something in the social sciences probably Polemical Silence, or Social Choice Theory. Did you get your Ph.D that way?

 

I miss spelt your name

Sorry! Bao.

 

Hi Janboi:

No, I am not getting my Ph. D. that way. I, however, have taken a few graduate classes at East Carolina University (a participating member of Indiana State University Ph. D. consortium) and known a few students in the ISU Ph. D. program.

 

Chris Green

One word Touro?
Actually I live and work at an apartment complex in Mira Loma.

 

The following masters level programs are available with in about 20 miles (radius) of Mira Loma, with and average cost of $5000 (fourse cost), several have major components by DL (and no I don't know which ones see the respective site).

Cal State Univeristy Academic Majors By Campus

Campus Degree Title Degree Awarded
Dominguez Hills Interdisciplinary Studies MA
Dominguez Hills Psychology MA
Dominguez Hills Sociology MA
Dominguez Hills Interdisciplinary Studies MS
Fullerton Interdisciplinary Studies MA
Fullerton Political Science MA
Fullerton Psychology MA
Fullerton Social Sciences MA
Fullerton Sociology MA
Fullerton Counseling MS
Fullerton Psychology MS
Long Beach Interdisciplinary Studies MA
Long Beach Occupational Studies MA
Long Beach Philosophy MA
Long Beach Political Science MA
Long Beach Psychology MA
Long Beach Counseling MS
Long Beach Criminal Justice MS
Long Beach Interdisciplinary Studies MS
Long Beach Psychology MS
Long Beach Social Work MSW
Los Angeles Interdisciplinary Studies MA
Los Angeles Philosophy MA
Los Angeles Political Science MA
Los Angeles Psychology MA
Los Angeles Sociology MA
Los Angeles Counseling MS
Los Angeles Criminal Justice MS
Los Angeles Interdisciplinary Studies MS
Los Angeles Psychology MS
Los Angeles Social Work MSW
Northridge Interdisciplinary Studies MA
Northridge Political Science MA
Northridge Psychology MA
Northridge Sociology MA
Northridge Counseling MS
Northridge Interdisciplinary Studies MS
Pomona Psychology MS
San Bernardino Criminal Justice MA
San Bernardino Interdisciplinary Studies MA
San Bernardino Psychology MA
San Bernardino Social Science MA
San Bernardino Counseling MS
San Bernardino Psychology MS
San Bernardino Social Work MSW
San Marcos Psychology MA
San Marcos Sociological Practice MA

 

Thanks Mike

I will check all of those out... and UCR in Riverside!
john

 

MIRA LOMA

My apologies sir. I assumed all ashamed "southern californians" were Bakersfieldians. Actually Bako could be considered either south or central, perhaps.

Best wishes on your studies.

Chris

 

no appoligy needed!

You a security guard? It really suits me I like working graveyard. Basically I am paid to play on the computer all night. That how I got my BA... My last five posts have been walking distance from home.... There are disadvantages though... I have to pay matinee prices at the theatre... and order off the lunch menu instead of the dinner menu.... but I can live with that.
john

 

Woah... sounds like my job! Sit on my buttin in the cube all night . Hasn't been happening that way, lately (actually had to work last few days).. so, had to do my homework at.. HOME hehe.

Best Regards,
Bill