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[Canuck1]

I started teaching two years ago and I am under contract in the ME. My only credentials are CELTA and a certificate for TOEFL instruction. DO you know of any reputable universities that offer online bachelor's degrees? I would like to continue teaching and I gather it's difficult without a degree. Any help would be appreciated.

[sojourner]

Canuck1,

Try the University of New England (www.une.edu.au ).That institution has been involved in distance education programmes for over 4 decades.Yes,it IS a reputable tertiary institution.It is more than just a PO box number or www address.About 40% of its students are 'internals',ie to say,they are at an actual physical campus to attend lectures and tutorials.

I am currently enrolled in their online MA(Applied Linguistics) programme.I'm pretty sure that they would have online Bachelors' programmes in other disciplines,as well as in the more traditional distance education mode.

BTW,I'm surprised that you were able to obtain a teaching job in the M.E. without a degree - you're v.fortunate !

Best of luck,

Regards,

Peter