Korean Job Discussion Forums

suzhou2010 · Joined: 09 Feb 2005

I noticed that Anaheim is now offering a PhD TESOL Online. I was wondering if anyone has started this or applied? Any insights? The Nunan/Ellis and other contingent will be back in force at KOTESOL this year so I can get info there but any personal (non-rep) insight is appreciated.

http://www.anaheim.edu/online-business-administration-sustainable-management-and-tesol-programs/by-subject/tesol/doctor-of-education-in-tesol-2

The website doesn't have admissions information for the PhD Program. As I already have a MA in TESOL I'm not sure if I have to take the full 14 classes or not? Is the entry level Post-BA or Post-MA?

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

You are aware that they do not hold regional accreditation - puts them in the same league as U of Phoenix and some of the degree mills (only available in the US).

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The Cosmic Hum · Joined: 09 May 2003 Location: Sonic Space

suzhou2010 · Joined: 09 Feb 2005

I have heard they don't hold regional accreditation, which is definitely a drawback. Having said that, I think publishing is more important than anything when it comes to getting university positions back home, so not having regional accreditation doesn't immediately disqualify it in my mind.

But also they are a 'for profit' university which is also a big drawback . . . So thats two serious drawbacks already. That Korea University PhD program is looking better already.

PatrickGHBusan · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:55 am Post subject:

U of Phoenix does however offer a very decent online program for teacher certification.

Zackback · Joined: 05 Nov 2010 Location: Kyungbuk

If one gets to be a certified teacher through the U of Phoenix is it looked upon as a joke or is it the real deal?

PatrickGHBusan · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:53 am Post subject:

Zackback · Joined: 05 Nov 2010 Location: Kyungbuk

Ok thanks.

PatrickGHBusan · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:27 am Post subject:

No worries Zack.

young_clinton · Joined: 09 Sep 2009

I've never heard of a prospective employer turning down prospective employees because their licensing was only in Arizona. Once your licensed in one state its not too difficult to be licensed in another state.

Zackback · Joined: 05 Nov 2010 Location: Kyungbuk

Is it a lot of work to get certified because I don't want to work that much.
And will my years of teaching overseas count towards anything with it?
The less I have to do and pay the better.

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

Your degree, in this case Ph.D., granting institution DOES INFLUENCE your employment potential, here, in N. America, and anywhere else for that matter. If you're not a graduate of an accredited university, and I don't care how many publications you have, your CV goes in the bin.

Allthechildrenareinsane · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:54 pm Post subject: