Master Degrees

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  1. Joe14

    Joe14 New Member

    Does anyone know of a Masters Degree in Education or Political Science that is offered by a accreditied college that would accept 15 quarter graduate credits and a lot of life experience in both those topics. I taught political science courses at a two year college for 16 years, served 3 legislative sessions as a State Representative, taught high school for 2 years, worked as a lobbyist for 11 years, helped run a successful US Senate campaign and now have my own political consulting business. I do have 3 BS Degress and many other training certificates. Is it possible to get a Masters Dergree with-out having to take anymore classes, because of my experience? Thanks for any information!
     
  2. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    As a general rule, graduate work is supposed to represent new (or mostly new) learning.

    Other than an honorary degree (which carries no academic meaning at all), I don't know of any legitimately accredited school that would award a Master's degree based totally on prior learning/life experience.
     
  3. Jack Tracey

    Jack Tracey New Member

    There are some research-oriented Masters programs in Australia and South Africa that only require the writing of a thesis/dissertation (as opposed to coursework). This might be as close as you can get to your stated goal of accredited (legitimate) and "no more classes," although you shouldn't think this is an easier or even a faster option.
    Jack
     
  4. Charles

    Charles New Member

    APUS/AMU

    Joe,

    You may want to consider AMU/APUS.


    http://www.apus.edu/AMU/navigation/admissions/transfer_credit/transfer_credit.asp
     
  5. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    Prescott College offers an MA in Education and an MA in Humanities (that includes politics and history) that might fit your needs. These are self designed MAs so you could perhaps design courses that build on your experience.
    http://www.prescott.edu/academics/map/areas.html#education
     
  6. nosborne48

    nosborne48 Well-Known Member

    I wonder if you could qualify for a Master of Laws from the University of London? Generally, they want the applicant to have a first degree in law but they will accept a BA with a significant law content. You would study A LOT but the process of demonstrating your mastery of the material consists solely of four three-hour examination papers. No classes. No assignments. Just terror at exam time!
     
  7. agilham

    agilham New Member

  8. nosborne48

    nosborne48 Well-Known Member

    The MSc Public Policy looks like a good program. Expensive, though, at abput 7,500 pounds.

    I am glad I am in the LL.M. program.:D
     
  9. Orson

    Orson New Member

    Virginia Tech offers a first-rate Masters in poli sci - via DL. However, I'm sure no life experience will be credited. One possible way around this would be independent study, thesis, or internship credit....

    Why don't you look and ask there?

    --Orson
     
  10. agilham

    agilham New Member

    Re: Re: Master Degrees

    Ee-owk! $1,600 per three credit course!

    That's even worse than the London MSc in Public Policy Management.

    Angela
     
  11. Dr. Gina

    Dr. Gina New Member

    Re: APUS/AMU


    I looked on their site and found this quote:

    I know that this should probably be a whole new thread, but who are the other 23 schools?
     
  12. Charles

    Charles New Member

    Program Participants

    American InterContinental University
    http://www.aiu-online.com

    Brevard Community College
    http://www.brevard.cc.fl.us

    Capella University
    http://www.capellauniversity.edu

    College of Court Reporting, Inc.
    http://www.ccredu.com

    Community Colleges of Colorado (system schools) (withdrew from the program in October 2002)
    http://www.cccoes.edu

    Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (consortium members)
    http://www.ctdlc.org

    Eastern Oregon University
    http://www.eou.edu

    Florida State University
    http://www.fsu.edu

    Franklin University
    http://www.franklin.edu

    Graceland University
    http://www.graceland.edu

    JesuitNET Consortium (consortium members)
    http://www.ajcunet.edu

    Jones International University, Ltd.
    http://www.jonesinternational.edu

    LDS Church Education System (system schools)
    http://www.byu.edu

    Marlboro College
    http://www.gradcenter.marlboro.edu

    National Technological University, Inc.
    http://www.ntu.edu

    New York University (withdrew from the program in June 2003)
    http://www.scps.nyu.edu

    Northcentral University
    http://www.ncu.edu

    North Dakota University System (system schools)
    Quest Education Corp - Kaplan College
    http://www.kaplancollege.com

    Regis University
    http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=onl

    Southern Christian University
    http://www.southernchristian.edu

    Texas Tech University
    http://www.dce.ttu.edu

    United States Sports Academy
    http://www.ussa.edu

    University of Maryland University College
    http://www.umuc.edu

    University of Phoenix
    http://www.phoenix.edu

    Walden University
    http://www.waldenu.edu

    Washington State University
    http://www.wsu.edu

    Washington Community and Technical College System Online Consortium (consortium members)
    http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/dl/default.htm

    Western Governors University
    http://www.wgu.edu

    http://www.ed.gov/programs/disted/participants.html
     
  13. Orson

    Orson New Member

    Re: Re: Re: Master Degrees

    Yup. but the Vir Tech MA in poli sci is probably most directed to serve those living in and around Washington, D.C.

    In other words, those who can afford it.

    --Orson
     

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