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pikadoopoo
Joined: 19 May 2011
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 Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject: Online M.Ed / Student Teaching in South Korea For Licensure |
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I'm going to do my Master's in education online since my goal is to teach back home in the states (or teach in an international school in Korea). The problem with these education programs is that they usually require student teaching or internship back home (in my case, the US).
I'm currently deciding whether I should apply to Grand Canyon University for my M.Ed. They told me that I can fulfill the student teaching requirement in an American international school in Korea, but that they can't guarantee a position for me. So, it's up to me to find international schools willing to help me out.
Has anyone done this, or have any suggestions?
Also, I found a pretty unique program run by the University of Maine-PI, specifically made for people who want to earn an American Bachelor's in education in Asia, which can be used for licensure in the US. The student teaching requirement is fulfilled by your current job (hagwon or public school). It's extremely convenient, but I'm not quite sure about it... I would've applied in a heart beat if only it were a Master's program. http://www.umpi-eaop.com
Anyone know of any other similar online programs?
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jimmyjames1982
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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| 25,000 grand for a one year program to get a teaching certificate in Elementary Ed! What is the world coming to? That's an asinine amount of money for such a measly program. |
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pikadoopoo
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:45 am Post subject: |
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| jimmyjames1982 wrote: |
| 25,000 grand for a one year program to get a teaching certificate in Elementary Ed! What is the world coming to? That's an asinine amount of money for such a measly program. |
Yeah, the price is a bit much, but the field experience and student teaching can be done in Korea through your current job, which is really convenient. I'm considering this, actually... I can just get one of those cheap online one-year M.Eds after I'm done. 
Also, does anyone have any opinions on Grand Canyon University? Their reviews are horrible and I don't like the fact that it's a for-profit school. However, they offer a M.Ed with licensure for a decent price, and the student teaching can be done in Korea as long as I find an international school that'll accept me. |
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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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| The name alone turns me off. I have serious doubts about the validity of this "university" just by name alone. Did you check if it is regionally accredited in the USA? |
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TellyRules986
Joined: 09 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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25k? That's a rip off. Try this one: http://www.teacherready.org/
It costs about 5k and it's legit. You'll have to have currently licensed mentor teacher at an international school though. It's online, but at some point you'll have to go to the states and pass three exams. |
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Allthechildrenareinsane
Joined: 23 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:36 am Post subject: |
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| Swampfox10mm wrote: |
| The name alone turns me off. I have serious doubts about the validity of this "university" just by name alone. Did you check if it is regionally accredited in the USA? |
It's one of the satellite campuses within the University of Maine system, so it's regionally accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. |
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Allthechildrenareinsane
Joined: 23 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:37 am Post subject: |
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| Allthechildrenareinsane wrote: |
| Swampfox10mm wrote: |
| The name alone turns me off. I have serious doubts about the validity of this "university" just by name alone. Did you check if it is regionally accredited in the USA? |
It's one of the satellite campuses within the University of Maine system, so it's regionally accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. |
The program in question is still way overpriced, however. |
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pikadoopoo
Joined: 19 May 2011
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:19 am Post subject: |
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| TellyRules986 wrote: |
25k? That's a rip off. Try this one: http://www.teacherready.org/
It costs about 5k and it's legit. You'll have to have currently licensed mentor teacher at an international school though. It's online, but at some point you'll have to go to the states and pass three exams. |
Thanks! I'll check this out.
Swampfox, do you mean Grand Canyon? They're regionally accredited, but they have a reputation for being the "Christian University of Phoenix." But yes, UMPI-Presque Isle is a legit school.
Edit: This TeacherReady program sounds like a dream!  |
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waseige1
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:22 am Post subject: |
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| www.abcte.org It's not good in every state, but it is good in several. |
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louiloui
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Keep in mind that these programs are only certifying you in one state. Maine for the one and Florida for the TeacherReady program. This is not a problem at all if you plan on staying and teaching at an international school in Korea. However, if you try to come back to the US and find a job in a different state you may find it extremely hard if not impossible to reciprocate your certificate with another state with no teaching experience stateside.
I'm not saying that this actually limits or eliminates any possibilities, but it is definitely something to consider. |
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