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[hypnotoad777]

I was originally going to enter the Framingham program which is a hybrid online / in person program in Seoul but it is looking like my schedule might not match.

I am trying to find a program I can finish in a year. I know most are two, and probably are of a higher calibur for that reason. However, I know I have enough experience and contacts at universities. I just need a Master's credential to be considered

Can anyone suggest any?

So far, the only one I have found is

Concordia Online Education's program (Is this legit?)

I have heard of many scam programs... I just want to make sure I take a program that is an accepted institution.

Thanks!

[LPKSA]

[metalhead]

This is just silly. Instead of getting a crappy one-year online Master's for a crappy uni job in Korea of all places, rather get a proper Master's, one that will teach you something and hopefully get you a proper job in the future.

[hypnotoad777]

What is silly is responding to a post with off-topic responses.

I am interested in peoples' opinions about online programs.

I am specifically asking about one-year online programs.

If you want to discuss the merits of brick and mortar programs vs. online, please choose another thread.

[ttompatz]

How about discussing a program that takes less time than a PGCE or other post grade teacher certification program but still purports to be a masters program AND somehow qualifies you as a teacher at the same time.

hmmm.... they seem to come up short somehow.

That said, there ARE decent on-line programs but you won't finish them in a year, they are NOT cheap, and they do have a practical/project base to a significant part of the program/subjects as well.

Also, depending on your future plans, completing a program that is exams based rather than doing a research thesis may have implications should you decide to move forward in academia.

If your goal is to move into mainstream (international) schools then you will come up short and never make it to the golden goose (top tier schools). You'd be far better off working toward a teacher certification/licensing program rather than a "quick 'n easy" on-line MA.

They (the courses suggested earlier in the thread) might land you a lecturer post at a Korean uni teaching "EFL" but are often discounted if your aim is to move toward teaching TEFL (how to become an EFL teacher) or teacher trainer type roles.

The yellow brick road has many branches and the branch you choose should be determined by your end destination. They all lead to a destination somewhere but they do not all lead to the Emerald City.

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