Posted by admin on November 12th, 2008
Western Governors University is pleased to offer the WGU Excellence in
Special Education Scholarships. These scholarships are designed to help aspiring special education teachers attend college online to earn their licensure or endorsement in special education and fill a vital role in their communities. Each scholarship is valued up to $2,500.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded and each scholarship will be awarded based upon a candidate’s academic record, readiness for online study, and current competency, plus other considerations.
Becoming a special education teacher is now easier because of Western Governors University’s flexible, online degree programs in special education. The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and the Master of Science in Special Education will prepare individuals to teach students with mild to moderate disabilities.
The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education is suited for individuals such as school paraprofessionals, unlicensed substitutes, parents, and career changers who seek a special education teaching certification that also meets the more stringent “highly-qualified” requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
The Master of Science in Special Education program is specifically designed for already-licensed teachers who seek endorsement in special education and a master’s degree. The course of study integrates best practices in special education, instructional design, and development of graduate-level research abilities.
WGU is a regionally-accredited online, competency-based university, and the only online university accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE, the leader in teacher education accreditation, sets robust and stringent standards for teacher training in all areas of the discipline.
WGU’s competency-based education approach makes it possible for students to accelerate their program and complete the requirements in as little as two to four years for a bachelor’s degree or two years for a master’s degree. The actual time to completion will depend on the incoming student’s prior experience, academic background, and time commitment to study.
Posted by Sharon Cece on November 11th, 2008
For many years after I left Florida State University, I bemoaned the fact that I had 96 credits and no degree. I took some time to work, get married and start a family, yet my desire to graduate college never left me. I knew that I could complete my degree here in North Carolina, where I had eventually settled, but worried over transferring credits and the differences in matriculated programs between the universities. I felt that I would be starting over, and wished more and more that I had finished at FSU when I had the chance.
One day I was skimming the Florida State Univeristy website and discovered their online program. At first I was not encouraged as I didn’t see my major, Business Administration, among the list of four possible degrees offered in the program. I decided to inquire a bit further by speaking to the distance learning advisors, and to my delight the advisors were encouraging; as well, the distance learning program was more flexible than I had originally believed. It was then that I made the decision to return to college, and in doing so fulfilled my goals twofold: finishing my degree at my college of choice. Here was the perfect antidote to my dilemma: the opportunity to study at FSU while sitting right here in Willow Spring, North Carolina! I was also delighted that the distance learning program accepted all of my 96 credits toward completing my degree.
I am very grateful that online options are available to students starting out fresh as well as returning students who are finishing degrees. More than likely, I would have enrolled as an online student even if I chose to return to a local college due to the sheer flexibility of the programs. Furthermore, my options were greatly expanded via online learning as I was able to attend my college of choice rather than a college of convenience. This was my greatest inspiration for going online. Frankly speaking, without online options I might not have my degree today.
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2008
Becoming a special education teacher is now easier because of Western Governors University’s flexible, online degree programs in special education. The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and the Master of Science in Special Education will prepare individuals to teach students with mild to moderate disabilities.
Western Governors University is pleased to offer the WGU Excellence in Special Education Scholarships. These scholarships are designed to help aspiring special education teachers attend college online to earn their licensure or endorsement in special education and fill a vital role in their communities. Each scholarship is valued up to $2,500.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded and each scholarship will be awarded based upon a candidate’s academic record, readiness for online study, and current competency, plus other considerations.
The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education is suited for individuals such as school paraprofessionals, unlicensed substitutes, parents, and career changers who seek a special education teaching certification that also meets the more stringent “highly-qualified” requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
The Master of Science in Special Education program is specifically designed for already-licensed teachers who seek endorsement in special education and a master’s degree. The course of study integrates best practices in special education, instructional design, and development of graduate-level research abilities.
WGU is a regionally-accredited online, competency-based university, and the only online university accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE, the leader in teacher education accreditation, sets robust and stringent standards for teacher training in all areas of the discipline.
WGU’s competency-based education approach makes it possible for students to accelerate their program and complete the requirements in as little as two to four years for a bachelor’s degree or two years for a master’s degree. The actual time to completion will depend on the incoming student’s prior experience, academic background, and time commitment to study.
Posted by Jen Zeman on November 3rd, 2008
It’s general knowledge that a MBA or a bachelor of science in nursing are admirable and trustworthy degrees that have stood the test of time, but what if are interested in something outside of mainstream? There are many colleges and institutions that offer creative degree programs, but I found these degree programs to be most unique (http://www.bspcn.com/2007/10/19/top-10-most-unusual-college-degrees/):
- Master Ranching offered at Texas A&M-Kingsville
- Astrobiology offered at the University of Glamorgan in the UK
- Retail Floristry offered at Mississippi State University
- Professional Nanny offered at Sullivan University
- Sports Ministry offered at Campbellsville University
- Adventure Recreation offered at Green Mountain College
- Golf & Sports Turf Management offered at Mississippi State University
- Comedy: Writing and Performance offered at Humber College in Canada
- Organic Agriculture offered at Washington State University
- Fishing Sciences and Management offered at Colorado State University
So if you are looking for an educational experience beyond mainstream, take the time to do some research online. As you can see from the list above, if you have an interest in it, there is a good chance someone offers a degree in it. Just be certain that it is a career field you are passionate about before plunking down $25,000 - $50,000 for a degree that may not help you anywhere else!
