Touro International University/Touro College

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  1. Eli

    Eli New Member

    I received an inquiry pertaining to the "semester credit" vs. "quarter credit" issue. Please find below my explanation:

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    In general, 1 quarter credit is equal to 2/3 of a semester credit.
    These are not a measure of how long a class meets but the quantity of
    learning content in that class.

    TUI grants semester credits, *not* quarter credits, because of the amount of
    learning that takes place in TUI courses and on level of activity they
    demand from students. TUI completed a detailed hour-by-hour analysis of
    their courses for the initial accreditation review. The result, fully
    accepted by Middle States, is that TUI courses do, indeed, qualify
    for 4 semester credits.

    To avoid confusion, TUI never refer to their sessions as quarters but as
    sessions. They also avoid the use of the term semester (which really
    means half of the academic year or two semester per year). Thus
    "session" seems to be the least confusing.

    Eli
     
  2. BillDayson

    BillDayson New Member

    I don't think that's entirely accurate. Many universities from outside the WASC region operate branches and extensions in California. While it is necessary that the degree programs offered in California be CA-approved, it doesn't seem to be necessary that the California branches grant the degrees themselves.

    In the city of San Francisco alone, Goddard College, the U. of Hartford, the U. of Phoenix, Johns Hopkins U. and the U. of Pennsylvania's Wharton School are all CA-approved. Elsewhere in the Bay Area you find Embry Riddle, Nova Southeastern, Seattle's City U. and more.
    http://app1.dca.ca.gov/bppve/school-search/view-school.asp?schlcode=3806551

    I have no problem at all with Touro. I'm just making a point about California procedure.
     
  3. Paul

    Paul New Member


    One "drawback", if you will, for California RA universities is that they can only accept two courses to be transferred in, while many RA universities located elsewhere would allow more or even much more earned courses from a RA school, up to 48 quarterly credits in the case of Capella, to be transferred in. You may wish to take this into account when you considering TUI or other California RA's.
     
  4. BigBear5

    BigBear5 New Member

    Eli,
    I noticed a request from a previous post for a scanned copy of the Touro MBA diploma for curiousity sakes. I posted a 'me too' request but I don't see my post on the board for some reason. If you could still do this, my email address is:
    [email protected].

    Thanks in advance [​IMG]
     
  5. Smudge

    Smudge New Member

    As I am about 10 days away from completing my BBA at Baker, I am also curious about TUI. It seems that I recall a thread many moons ago about TUI's diploma and it possibly containing verbiage of being an extension institute. Can anybody else recall? I couldn't find the thread by doing a site search.

    Many thanks.
     
  6. Tracy Gies

    Tracy Gies New Member


    I believe the diploma says, "Touro University International/A branch campus of Touro College." I'm not sure about this, but Eli would probably be able to confirm or deny my information.

    Tracy <><
     
  7. DaveHayden

    DaveHayden New Member

    Hi Eli and Tracy

    Thanks for the correction on tuition pricing. I had gotten the price from their web page but failed to check back. The 200/300/400 figure is much more competitive. As I said in my first post I believe TUI to be a very crediable choice. I think a tuition free MBA for folks in the military is an incrediable deal. Thanks again.


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    Best Regards,
    Dave Hayden
     
  8. Eli

    Eli New Member

    My MBA Diploma clearly mentions "Touro University International" at the outset and underneath (Branch Campus of Touro College, New York)

    Hope this helps.
    Eli
     
  9. Eli

    Eli New Member

    Indeed Touro is a credible choice even when you pay 50% of the tuition from your own pocket. My case :)

    Working for a multinational (IT industry), the MBA degree had a very positive effect on my professional career.

    I am glad this forum helped your decision making.

    Best of luck...

    Eli
     
  10. Smudge

    Smudge New Member

    Thanks, Eli. I continue my search; Touro is definitely on my shortlist, especially when considering the deal for the military and the ability to complete it in one year if doing full time. If working full-time, how achievable is full-time study at Touro (doing two classes per term)? How many hours of honest work per day would you say it takes? Thanks.
     
  11. Eli

    Eli New Member

    No doubt, two courses considered a full load (8 semester credits). I strongly advise you to go with one course at the beginning in order to test the load.
    You have to spend an average of 2 hours per course per day (excluding Sundays). For each Module (6 modules in total) students are expected to complete a Case Study, Session Long Project, and engage in Threaded Discussion or Alternative Assignment. You have to add to the above mentioned Live Conference sessions for core or major courses.
    Professors are picky about the writing style and analysis. Usually the Case Study is 5 to 7 typed pages while the SLP is approx. 3-4 and the Alt. assignment around 1-2.
    Great deal of time is spent researching on-line. I found TUI's virtual library to be of great help. You will find thousands of books electronically posted on-line, and hundreds of thousands of articles of major periodicals, newspapers, peer reviews scanned and OCRed.

    Eli
     
  12. StevenKing

    StevenKing Active Member

     
  13. Tracy Gies

    Tracy Gies New Member


    No problem. In an age when tuition is ever increasing, it is surprising to see a tuition reduction.

    Tracy<><
     
  14. Smudge

    Smudge New Member

    Steven, in your case was that 2 hrs/day when you were taking two courses simultaneously? Thanks again.
     
  15. StevenKing

    StevenKing Active Member

    Yes, two hours a day for two courses will be sufficient time spent. My greatest stumblingblocks arises from the fact that so much is mapped out on the 'net for research. It's easy to get caught up in a particular vein and switch to something else that looks interesting because you can. Two "focused" hours a day is plenty.

    Let us know if you elect to enroll with Touro.

    Steven King
     
  16. Smudge

    Smudge New Member

    Steven, thanks again. You have been a major, continual help in my decisionmaking process. I finish my Baker BBA one week from today, but I have decided to wait on the MBA until summer because we are transferring to the USA in late spring. Unless things change, I plan on enrolling with Touro.

    You might not recall, but many moons ago, you asked my opinion about the Baker MBA and you ended up with TUI. Everyone has to make the choice to meet their own needs--I think you made the right one with Touro.
     
  17. StevenKing

    StevenKing Active Member

    While I do not recall the name "Smudge," I do remember speaking to someone about the Baker MBA in the past. [​IMG] I remember being attracted to Baker's MBA with a concentration in Computer Information Systems.

    I have had an interest in distance education for quite some time now. Coming from a ministerial background - I nearly settled on the CSUDH external program in Humanities a few years ago. I had spoken extensively with Dr. John Bear and his wife about the program. Their feedback, and feedback from other contacts made at AED, suggested that the program was quite good and easily tailored to individual interests. When I started querying CSUDH about their program, I felt I received very little information or support from the institution and opted to go a different way.

    Imagine my surprise when I discovered what a great deal the Touro MBA was for members of the Armed Forces. Although I am not 100% sure where I want to "end up," I am sure that an MBA will be a qualitative asset. Before I had completely settled on the idea of pursuing an MBA I did quite a lot of research about Touro on the internet. One gentleman I corresponded with in particular was very instructive to my choice. He is a doctoral student at Touro and posed a question to me: "If you have the means to finish an MBA and ole Uncle Sam will pay for it...why not go for it? I might have been born at night, but I was not born last night. Free is a pretty deal in anyone's book." The next day---I enrolled in Touro's MBA program and haven't regretted it since.

    If I can help you further once you're started, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].

    Regards,
    Steven King
     
  18. Tom

    Tom New Member

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