Hi all I am a newbie but have been lurking for a while I am in need of help I am looking for a school that I can get my MPH, MSW, and MHA. I have an A.A. (general) B.S. (public health) both from an RA school I would prefer a self paced classes (basically No group work or logging in four times a week plus two; five page papers due every Sunday) I took two classes at AMU/APU and I did not like it l don’t want to take the GRE or ask people to write letters and so forth are there any schools that might meet my criteria I want to use my Masters to go into the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, OCS, or ROTC I have went to AMU and took two classes but i just did not like it I looked into University of Management and Technology and Liberty University any help would be great. Thanks to all in advance
Liberty University is a good, regionally accredited school. You say you want to avoid group work and 5 page papers? Most online schools that I know of require little to no group work. But paper writing is one of the main aspects of almost any legitimate distance learning program. You are complaining about 5 page papers but they are not that difficult. With some practice and the proper tools you should be able to learn to produce a good 5 page paper in a matter of hours. Really, a 5 page paper is nothing.
Florida International University offers an online, CEPH accredited Master of Public Health program. The GRE is not required for admission. Des Moines University offers an online, CEPH Accredited Master of Public Health Program. The GRE is not required for admission.
Not to get too far off topic, but why is it that some people are so unwilling to take a standardized test like the GRE, GMAT, etc? It opens up so many more options as far as programs you can apply to. I just don't get it. Sorry for my rant.
Doesn't seem like a rant. In fact, it is a very meaningful question. If someone can not take a standardized, multiple choice test, then how can they survive graduate school?
MSW is a very different degree from MPH or MHA... If you're looking for a generalist type degree I'd lean towards the MPH or MHA.
I'll give you my own personal reason why but remember this probably isn't representative of a group by any means. I've been in the same career for almost 15 years and the graduate degrees I've been seeking are also very close as far as paths go. In my career I've managed to create and implement plans, grants, etc. that make a thesis look like a color by number book (this is a slight exaggeration for emphasis). I'm not trying to be arrogant but I feel like my work product should speak more than some standardized (one size does not fit all) test. If a graduate school admit committee wants to review examples of my work product then I am more than happy to share them. I seek out studies that don't require the GRE for this reason. I took the LSAT when I was considering law school, but only because there was no way around it. I'm not opposed to taking the GRE but at present I am limited in time (Fall classes start soon). So far all the schools I've spoken to would be willing to consider waiving the GRE for my reasons posted above. Take what I post with a grain of salt though because I'm not sure I'm a good example of the "why not" crowd. *EDIT* Forgot to add that programs like the Penn State programs will consider waiving if you meet certain criteria.
Fair enough. I have heard of programs waiving standardized test scores if you meet certain criteria, but for a young professional, refusing to take the test certainly does place limitations on the programs they can consider and will often eliminate a large number of schools with the better reputations. For someone like you, your body of work can speak for you not only with AdComms, but also with potential employers. But for someone with far less practical, real-world experience, the name of a more prestigious university (one that will likely require them to submit a standardized test score) will give them a leg up when seeking out employment post graduation. My personal opinion is that it often comes down to people being lazy or terrified they won't do well. But assume you take the test, if you score well you have opened up a whole slew of new options. If you tank the exam you're no worse off and can still consider the schools that don't require the test score. All you're out is the $200, and in the grand scheme of things that isn't a lot of money.
I completely agree with your statement which is why I feel I'm not a very good example. To the OP...you should strongly consider at the very least taking a practice GRE just to see how you score. Don't get discouraged from the GRE unless (like me) you might be able to get schools to waive it. Like AUTiger00 said you are limiting your options by not taking the test.
I can do I five page paper per week but I had a hard time doing two five page papers and two one page paper and four indebt post plus work full time as a social worker and take care of a new born. No it’s not that hard however I would just prefer something self paced. If I have to take the GRE I will but I was looking to start school now. Thank you all for your help please keep the information coming
