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[fusionbarnone]

Here is a comprehensive list of DE Education Doctoral Programs in the U.S.:

Andrews University (EdD & PhD - Education) NCACS
Residency: Yes Length: Varies - Some classes must be taken on site.
Phone: 616-471-7771
URL: www.educ.andrews.edu/doc/care1.html

Capella University (PhD - Education) NCACS
Residency: Yes Length: 21 Days (3 1-Week Seminars - Throughout Year)
Phone: 888-227-3552
URL: www.capella.edu/schools_programs/degrees/phd.aspx

Fielding Graduate University (EdD - Educational Leadership and Change) WASC
Residency: No
Phone: 805-687-1099
URL: www.fielding.edu/elc/index.htm

Grambling State University (EdD) SACS
Residency: Yes Length: 1 Summer Semester
Phone: 1-800-381-6713
URl: www.gram.edu

Liberty University (EdD) SACS
Residency: Yes Length: 12 Semester Hours Any Semester
Phone: 434-582-2000
URL: www.liberty.edu/Academics/Education...ndex.cfm?PID=99

Mississippi State University (EdD) SACS
Residency: Yes Length: Varies
Phone: 662-928-5211
URL: www.msstate.edu

Northcentral University (EdD & PhD - Education) NCACS
Residency: No
Phone: 888-327-2877
URL: www.ncu.edu/university_information/...e_program_id=32

Nova Southeastern University (EdD - Education in Organizational Leadership) SACS
Residency: Yes Length: Weekend seminars held regionally
Phone: 954-262-7300
URL: www.nova.edu/cwis/disted/orgleader.html

Pepperdine University (EdD - Education Technology) WASC
Residency: Yes Length: Varies
Phone: 310-506-4000
URL: www.pepperdine.edu

Purdue University (EdD) NCACS
Residency: Yes Length: Varies
Phone: 765-494-9708
URL: www.purdue.edu

Regent University (EdD) SACS
Residency: Yes Length: 15 Days (3 - 5-Day Seminars)
Phone: 757-226-4000
URL: www.regent.edu/acad/schedu/edd.html

Touro University International (PhD - Educational Leadership) MSASC
Residency: No
Phone: 714-816-0366
URL: www.tourou.edu/coe/phd.htm

University of Montana (EdD) NASC
Residency: Yes Length: Varies
Phone: 406-243-0211
URL: www.umt.edu

University of Nebraska (EdD & PhD – Education) NCACS
Residency: No
Phone: 402-472-4500
URL: extended.unl.edu/student/degrees/index.html
URL: extended.unl.edu/student/degrees/index.html

University of North Dakota (EdD - Education Leadership) NCACS
Residency: Yes Length: 1-Day Classes per Semester
Phone: 701-777-2011
URL: www.conted.und.edu/ddp/phd/index.html

University of Phoenix (EdD - Education Leadership) NCACS
Residency: Yes Length: 19 Days (8-Year1, 3-Year2, 8-Year3)
Phone: 800-697-8223
URL: online.phoenix.edu/CampusProgramDescript.asp?program=EDD

Utah State University (EdD) NASC
Residency: Yes Length: 19 Days (8-Year1, 3-Year2, 8-Year3)
Phone: 435-797-1157
URL: www.usu.edu

Walden University (PhD - Education) NCACS
Residency: Yes Length: 15 Days (3 - 5-Day Seminars)
Phone: 312-263-0456
URL: www.waldenu.edu/acad-prog/educphd/index.html

[BigBlackEquus]

I assume this is a joke about Walden University? That place is a degree mill, if memory serves. Or maybe I'm thinking of another place... can't remember.

[fusionbarnone]

http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.html

A real entity as far as the ODA and degreeinfo.com are concerned.

[Spiky]

Actually I'm really interested in a phD at Walden University. Do people consider it to be a low quality "degree mill" type school? I'd never heard that before, but is BBE says it, I wonder if others have that perception as well. Any others who've heard/felt that?

and, thank you for that great list! Very very useful! Should be in the FAQ!

[fusionbarnone]

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=degreeinfo.com&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3D1cc9383c54d5757e%26clickedItemRank%3D1%26userQuery%3Ddegreeinfo.com%26clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.degreeinfo.com%252F%26invocationType%3D-%26fromPage%3DNSCPToolbarNS%26amp%3BampTest%3D1&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.degreeinfo.com%2FHere's

Here's a link to degreeinfo.com that discuss' Walden University.

[BigBlackEquus]

What does the link say? I can't get into it.

[john]

Companies' Graduate Programs Challenge Colleges of Education

Abstract: Several companies that operate for-profit colleges are expanding their offerings of master's and doctoral degrees in education. The four companies with the biggest presence in teacher education -- Apollo Group (University of Phoenix), Capella Education, Education Management Corporation, and Sylvan Learning Systems (Walden University) -- now collectively enroll more than 22,500 students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees. According to the U.S. Department of Education, about 130,000 people received master's degrees in education in the 2001 academic year, the most recent year for which statistics are available. An additional 6,700 received doctorates.

Source: Goldie Blumenstyk. Chronicle of Higher Education, September 5, 2003

[VanIslander]

Capella, Walden, Phoenix ...

aren't worthy to be on any list with...

Purdue, Montana, Nebraska.

The former trio is to the latter as a used car salesman is to a wealthy industrialist.

[fusionbarnone]

Well, here's a quick cut n'paste job from the site.



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trishkeller
Member

Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Rockledge, Florida
Posts: 35
Walden University--in case you care

When I began my adult pursuit of my degree I found this site, and read it avidly for advice regarding schools. That was in late '03 and I am now on my third school, and would like to give any insight I can to those beginning the journey.

Thomas Edison State College is a great school that helped me tremendously. They are great place to take certain classes (or tests) and to bank credits. They do not offer everything.

From there I moved to UoP. I left when I became tired of being solicted (I AM ALREADY A STUDENT!!!!), and when a comm class turned into a bitch sesson for failed marriages (even the instructor!). I felt the value of the degree was cheapened by the relentless advertising. I also felt a profound lack of satisfaction (I want my degree, but I do want to learn from it!).

I chose Walden over Ellis and AIU and I am very happy. Walden has been a great experience (I am on class # 5). Each class has been structered differently, which adds to the variety. The instructors and students alike are more involved than I have experienced with other schools. I plan to work on my bachelor's and master's at the same time and save several classes.

In long (grin), Walden has proven in every way to be a top quality school for learning, and I am proud to display the name on the back window of my car.

-trish

Last edited by trishkeller on 12-09-2005 at 09:26 AM




Rob Coates
Senior Member

Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 172


My daughter just started in the Masters degree in Psychology program at Walden. She is very impressed as well and excited about beginning her studies.




Jack Tracey
Senior Member

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 4094


Good story. I'm glad it's working out for you. Thanks for your contribution. In my opinion this school isn't given the credit it deserves.
Jack




eric.brown
Member

Registered: Nov 2005
Location:
Posts: 43


Thanks for the info Trish...I am considering Walden (and other schools) for a future PhD and am always glad to see positive feedback on the school.




philosophicalme
Senior Member

Registered: Oct 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 264


Trish,

I see courses at Walden are 6 weeks long. How many hours do you estimate you put in each week on your courses?


Thanks

Rhonda

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wfisher698
Member

Registered: Dec 2003
Location: Georgia
Posts: 49


I am in their PhD program in Public Health. Our classes are 12 weeks long.

Wanda

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Ron Dotson
Senior Member

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Ellijay, GA, USA
Posts: 115


Can a grad student enroll in one course per term and still qualify for financial aid at Walden? In other words, what do they consider half-time for grad students?

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flannelberry
New Member

Registered: Jan 2006
Location:
Posts: 6


Thanks for posting this. I wasn't sure about Walden but have begun the application process - in part based on this thread.

I really appreciate you sharing your experiences.




Ray Trautman
Senior Member

Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Oregon
Posts: 135


Did I see correctly that it costs 70K+ for a PhD at Walden?

$4000+/qtr X 4.5 years = $72,000

I guess that counts me out.

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Veteran101
Senior Member

Registered: Apr 2002
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 230


Does Walden require group and proctored exams for Graduate degrees?

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Dave

[seoulunitarian]

Walden is fully regionally accredited. Definitely not a degree mill.

Daniel

[BigBlackEquus]

My bad... I now remember it was Lambert University that was the degree mill. I just remembered that the name of the university had a last-name similar to someone I went to elementary school with (both Walden and Lambert were names of peers).

[fusionbarnone]

That is the modus operandi of mill schools, to sound "similar'(=real to the uniformed) to a legitimate school. Very confusing for people opting for online study options(pricey too, as some mills charge $10,000 for there pseudo script with "coursework").

Therefore, vetting schools through the ODA list and Degreeinfo who's, members are to education as Dave's Cafe is to ESL teachers; a great legitimacy litmus test.

[OiGirl]

People are going to a "university" run by Sylvan!?!

Is there a practical difference for getting jobs in Korea or elsewhere between a PhD and an EdD?