masters interdisciplinary?

Hey, I wonder if you could work out a deal with WNMU, whereby you could take 18 credits in Sociology via NMSU (as Ted indicated in an earlier post, NMSU offers a 100% online MA in Sociology) and apply this to your Interdisciplinary degree. It couldn't hurt to ask.

Good luck with your studies. Make us proud!

Tom

 

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Thanks but that doesn't have work for teaching- no single subject is 18 hours.

 

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True, however, they offer many courses. So...you can be a student here, for free, and then take your basket of courses and CLEPs over to one of the big 3. At the end of the day, you can still do it for free.

 

Tom,
That would be awesome!!!!!!!! I am absolutely a sociology nut. At this point, they only allow 6 credits in transfer, and none of the soc classes are up online. I went back 3 years- and they have never offered a single one...so I will ask- but I won't hold my breath.

 

Since you're a Sociology nut, perhaps you should consider the NMSU MA in Sociology? I believe that the have the same tuition deal as WNMU (6 credits or less per semester = in state tuition). Worth a look... There are a number of DL schools that offer sociology courses and degrees. With an MA in Sociology from NMSU, I'm sure you could land an adjunct position at one of these institutions. Either way (WNMU or NMSU) you should be in good shape to land an online teaching gig.

Tom

 

Don't sweat the paperwork - more than likely WNMU will ask for a letter from TESC stating you have completed all your coursework along with the expected degree conferral date. This happens from time to time, esp. with summer grads.

I have a colleague taking English and Education from WNMU - he is very happy with the program.

Shawn

 

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There ya go mixing up my mind
No really, I'm not going to change careers. I can think of 10 ways that educational technology is a good move. English? <shrug> I don't hate it. I'd do the second concentration in sociology if they offered it- no question. But a whole degree, to me, would be more of a limiting move rather than an expansive move since it's SUCH a side step. I definitely don't want to teach full time outside of culinary/hospitality.
Ya know what, the NMSU is still cheap, but it is slightly more expensive if cost matters. I estimate Western's program to come in under $6000 while NMSU will be closer to $8000.

 

Capella,
Has your friend mentioned any specifics about the courses they have taken. Such as tests, assignments, etc? I would like to know more detail about this program. Also, in order to get the in-state tuition do you have to take 6 hours each time or can you take 3 and get the same rate?

 

Looking back at the old MEd thread, it appears that all New Mexico state universities offer in-state tuition for out-of-staters taking six hours or less of distance learning courses.

 

I guess it's not all that bad but I'm pretty poor so anything more than dirt cheap looks big to me. Here it is.

http://www.lesley.edu/services/bursar/tuition_fees_grad.html

 

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Well, to me $500 per credit is expensive, but I am also not a spring chicken. I guess if I were just starting out in my career and had 40 years to recover the costs, I'd pay for the best school I could get into. BUT..... I'm not, and I don't - so WNMU looks perfect.

 

I'll see him in a couple of weeks (it's summer break) and I will ask.

Shawn

 

That can't be right....I didn't see any initiation fees for the ACLU and the Barack Obama for President Committee.

 

Shawn,
I would really appreciate this too!

 

No problem - he owes me , since I referred him to WNMU, based on the info here on WNMU.

Shawn

 

(You can tell that Bruce has spent at least a little time in Cambridge)

 

Folks, I have a question on the whole 18 credits thing. Here's my situation, I have a MPA and M.S in Criminal Justice. Now, if I were to complete a CAGS in Homeland Security would that open up the opportunity to teach in that particular area even though I don't have a master's in homeland security? I currently teach introduction to corrections at Florida Tech and I'm hoping to expand into other areas.

 

I've never taught in the higher ed system but my sense is this. 18 credits is the minimum qualification. It might allow you to apply for such a position but you'd have to guess that there's LOTS of people more qualified than you applying for the same position. That's where the job experience piece comes into play. If all you've got is a CAGS and no job experience then I'd have to guess that you're not going to find yourself on the top half of the call-back list. On the other hand, if you're alrerady teaching somewhere and the school likes your work then the CAGS might allow you to expand into another area.

 

Thanks Kizmet. I have over 10 years working in corrections/criminal justice but nada in homeland security. It's been a growing interest for me for awhile.

 

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