MLS (INT) at Fort Hays State University (FHSU)

Discussion in 'IT and Computer-Related Degrees' started by st22345, Nov 22, 2005.

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  1. st22345

    st22345 Member

    I'm starting the Master of Libral Studies program in Information Networking and Telecommunications this spring and wanted to see if anyone was working on the same degree. Reading through previous posts, it appears that the MLS title has scared off several people. I'm planning on following up this degree with another one, either an MSCS or an MBA, depending on where my intrests lead me, so the MLS doesn't both me much.
    I have a fairly generous tuition assistance program with my employer, but even if I was pursuing this as an out of pocket expense the cost is very low ($174/credit hour). This means the tuition is less than $5500 for a regionally accredited masters degree.
    I've seen that BlueMason has been working on his bachelors degree through FHSU, anyone else working on a program there or had experience with them in the past that you would share?
    Thanks,
     
  2. B.N.

    B.N. Member

    Once I finish my CIS degree at Excelsior I'm planning to start the MS NS at Capitol College. I like the idea of being able to get a graduate certificate after 4 courses and the costs is better than other schools.

    What courses do you have to take for the MLS at FHSU? What kind of electives are there? 5500 is very cheap. Do they offer shorter semesters?

    Brandon

    p.s. - thought I should post in the forum ... one week without any new posts ... Where are all of our "IT and computer-related degrees" prospects. :)
     
  3. st22345

    st22345 Member

    There are 4 Lib Studies class (10 Credits) and the rest of the program is made up of 6 elective classes + 1 capstone project (unless a thesis is included).
    They have the degree program divided into three general categories- web-design, radio/TV (er...media studies), and networking. Each student appears to be able to customize their program as far as which classes are taken, as long as it is approved.
    The electives I plan on taking include a few networking arch. classes, Linux networking and Advanced Linux networking, Foundations of Network security. I'm also interested in doing a Thesis --- not because I'm a glutton for punishment, but it might give me a small view into the world of a PhD student, so that I have an idea if I want to pursue that someday. Here is the explaination of this concentration: http://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/int.shtml
    I like the look of Capitol's program, but my work schedule is not very agreeable to being online at a specific time each class to participate. I don't travel as much as I used to, but I'm on call 24/7.
    I'll end up posting my impressions of FHSU's program once I'm more involved with it.

    Regarding:
    "p.s. - thought I should post in the forum ... one week without any new posts ... Where are all of our "IT and computer-related degrees" prospects. "
    This forum is spotty, it seems to have sporadic periods with lots of traffic and then dead periods. I don't think the moderator's have the same passion for this forum as they do for the others, but several of us check this forum every time we come to degreeinfo.com
     
  4. sentinel

    sentinel New Member

    I am recovering from a spot of mental fatigue and depression and am now just getting back into the swing of completing the AS Computer Science and BA Science at TESC. Future career plans seem to be forming around the idea of switching to teaching rather than continue as a practioner. Those damn cubicles are so limiting! ;-)
     
  5. st22345

    st22345 Member

    Sent,
    I spend about 20 weeks a year teaching right now in a corporate environment. I enjoy it, but don't want to do it full time out of concern that I'll lose my technical edge.
    Do you want to teach your peers or are you looking at switching to teaching high school? (..shudder...):eek:
     
  6. sentinel

    sentinel New Member

    I have been contemplating teaching at the secondary level or community college level. The in-take for teacher training (B.Ed) in the are where I live occurs in December for the following September. I am planning to earn a community college teaching certificate in the in-term.

    Since you teach in a corporate environment could you tell me what the qualifications are for that type of teaching? Vendor certifications in specific products, or instructor-level certifications, or good old hands-on experience?
     
  7. st22345

    st22345 Member

    Since you teach in a corporate environment could you tell me what the qualifications are for that type of teaching? Vendor certifications in specific products, or instructor-level certifications, or good old hands-on experience?

    For what it's worth:
    I was an experienced telecom engineer who was available to teach some new products and technology regarding voice over ip and the associated equipment. My lack of background led me to spend a lot of time in the lab and I ended up pursuing a number of certifications. Eventually I ended up writing questions for some of the certification exams.
    I ended up working on the products I taught as a subject matter expert, which has led to my teaching additional classes.
    I think I'm rambling....I probably would have been better off having the certifications and background prior to teaching, but in my case it happened the other way around. Sometimes being at the right place at the right time is the best way...on the other hand I am comfortable doing public speaking and had volunteered every chance I got.
     

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