University of Fort Lauderdale - Doctor of Ministry

I was looking around my father's new residence in Fort Lauderdale, FL while on vacation and stumbled up the University of Fort Lauderdale. Did a bit of research on them and found they are a TRACS school that offers a 36 credit Doctor of Ministry. Appears tuition is $7,470 per semester for the doctoral program which is fairly low.

https://uftl.edu/doctor-of-ministry/
The program requires:
Core Courses: 12 Credits
Elective Courses: 15 Credits
Dissertation: 9 Credits


It looks like they accept up to 12 transfer credits towards their doctoral degree and they accept any master's degree as far as I understand.
https://uftl.edu/doctoral-admissions/

Just thought I share this find with everyone.

 

Wow! Didn't know there was a University of Fort Lauderdale.

 

Same here haha

 

https://uftl.edu/doctor-of-ministry/

not accepting students “Placed in abeyance”

 

Yes currently they are not but it could open up. I just posted it so people know about the program so when it does open they can apply if interested. Doesn't hurt to inquire information on the program ahead of time. It is possible they are not accepting new students due to enrollment already met or COVID.

 

When are you going to work on that RN? I highly recommend it! There are many accelerated BSN (second BS) programs instead of the ASN you are considering.

 

Haha to be honest waiting a bit to see how "Joe Bidens" education plan works. Maybe he makes free community colleges. I applied to a Doctor of Health Science and a Doctor of Public Health program. Let's see who wants me for the fall. If rejected from both ill apply for my MPH.

I am always open to doing the RN program, any suggestions for cheap or fast options is appreciated

 

Forget all that stuff and focus your energy on a clinical degree. RN, NP, PA, Respiratory Therapist, DC, PT, AuD, MD, DO, etc. From what I see from your CV, you hold the degrees to move up in administration and or management but what is lacking is the clinical background needed to talk the talk and walk the walk! Rather than "Cheap and fast," you should think "utility." Trust me, the RN has phenomenal utility!

 

I agree but I am looking for a program that is accelerated and affordable for RN degree. I wouldn't mind ASN or BSN program. Now I won't go pump over 20k into a program as it doesn't make sense for me to do that.

 

The cost of an RN is far cheaper than multiple doctorates and masters degrees. It sounds like a matter of priorities.

 

Honestly depends. Like I said I wouldn't spend more than 20k on an RN and I would like an accelerated program. Nothing bad if I go for the next degree I want as it is a part of the planning and goals I set in place for myself.

 

Just saying, I've seen RN's with an MBA become a CEO of a hospital. The DHA or MPH or DHSc is icing on the cake but not the deal-breaker. Good luck!

 

you got it right that is the plan in the log run just want to get a DrPH or DHSc to teach as well seen job openings lately. I want to bang it out quick and then take my time for the RN

 

It's one way to skin the cat but I can't understate the importance of getting that clinical designation. In my personal opinion, the DrPH, MPH, or DHSc is a complete waste of time, energy and money at this point. The number of job opportunities including in academia with one holding an RN brings the CV to a whole new level than additional graduate degrees! Additionally, time is money. If you spend 2 more years earning a second doctorate and still want an RN, you lost two years of higher compensation at the RN level and two years of practical experience to position yourself for a CNO at a hospital or professor at a University. Look, I've been in the healthcare sector including nursing, research, academics for 25 years, and suggest you seek
some counsel/advice from those currently in the field if you haven't done so already.