Amberton University

[suzycupcake]

Originally I had my eye on the Professional Development one just because of that reason (the ability to basically take whatever interests me) but how useful will it really be is what I’m thinking. I’m in pharma so the MBA or MHA would def be more useful (or an MS in something) but to me would be torture I think.

If I’m going to do this, I really want it to be what *I* want it to be and to be fun because I honestly don’t want to advance my career much more but would like to say I have a masters. Work pays $10k TA each year so it’s kind of like “why not”?

Appreciate any more thoughts on this. Thanks!

[ss20ts]

The MBA would probably be more of a career benefit. But your happiness is also something to factor in. If you're miserable in an MBA program is it worth it? The MA in Prof Dev provides an opportunity to take some fun classes and learn things you want to learn.

[suzycupcake]

And I can also earn a certificate while taking it too. I think this conversation is sealing the deal for me!!! I’ve already been accepted So it’s a matter of when to start!

[allvia]

And I can also earn a certificate while taking it too. I think this conversation is sealing the deal for me!!!  I’ve already been accepted So it’s a matter of when to start!

Yes - you can earn a certificate, or or more, as part of the MA Professional Development degree. I will end up with at least one of their graduate certificates.

If you want to transfer some cheap grad credits in to expedite the degree see this thread, as it is still relevant - https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...-graduated

[suzycupcake]

I remember that thread and you have to take the 3 credit courses, right? Seems they’re all teacher related or is there a place I’m missing that has more choices in it? I have to look into that thread more deeply because I think Kevin reviewed his strategy for taking those classes.

Thank you again! You rock!

[ss20ts]

And I can also earn a certificate while taking it too. I think this conversation is sealing the deal for me!!!  I’ve already been accepted So it’s a matter of when to start!

Yes you can complete certificates as well. There are no additional fees for the certificates either. You can complete multiple certificates as well.

[carrythenothing]

I remember that thread and you have to take the 3 credit courses, right? Seems they’re all teacher related or is there a place I’m missing that has more choices in it? I have to look into that thread more deeply because I think Kevin reviewed his strategy for taking those classes.

Thank you again! You rock!

It's often cheaper and easier to find/earn graduate-level credits through professional development courses for teachers, which includes VESi and others: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ses.60067/

FHSU Online is also only $298.55/credit and offers a lot of non-degree courses: https://www.fhsu.edu/academic/gradschl/tuition/

[suzycupcake]

Thank you too!!!

[allvia]

I remember that thread and you have to take the 3 credit courses, right? Seems they’re all teacher related or is there a place I’m missing that has more choices in it? I have to look into that thread more deeply because I think Kevin reviewed his strategy for taking those classes.

Thank you again! You rock!

Yes.  Amberton will only take 3 credit courses.

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I remember that thread and you have to take the 3 credit courses, right? Seems they’re all teacher related or is there a place I’m missing that has more choices in it? I have to look into that thread more deeply because I think Kevin reviewed his strategy for taking those classes.

Thank you again! You rock!

It's often cheaper and easier to find/earn graduate-level credits through professional development courses for teachers, which includes VESi and others: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ses.60067/

FHSU Online is also only $298.55/credit and offers a lot of non-degree courses: https://www.fhsu.edu/academic/gradschl/tuition/

The method from the thread I shared above are VESi course credits. So, I agree VESi would be the cheapest option to knock out the 4 courses you're allowed to transfer in.  Myself, I transferred courses in from other graduate programs I had tried (but ended up not being a good match for me).  That thread offers a great deal of insight on the MA Professional Development - insight that I would only be repeating. Amberton only takes RA credits (which is how the VESi credits end up being transcribed as), so that is something to consider if you're looking at other low cost graduate credit options.

Amberton courses are already lower cost ($285 per credit) than those offered through FHSU Online, so there would be no financial benefit in that option.

[ss20ts]

It's often cheaper and easier to find/earn graduate-level credits through professional development courses for teachers, which includes VESi and others: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ses.60067/

FHSU Online is also only $298.55/credit and offers a lot of non-degree courses: https://www.fhsu.edu/academic/gradschl/tuition/

Amberton's tuition is only $285 per credit so it wouldn't make sense to spend more on courses at FHSU to transfer them to Amberton. I didn't do any of the VESI courses because they seemed like a lot of writing and I didn't find them to be all that cheap. The Prof Dev degree at Amberton isn't for teachers. I mean it's cool that they'll accept some credits from VESI but I didn't find them to be interesting to me as I'm not interested in teaching. Amberton's tuition is also really cheap for grad school and I wanted all the business courses I could get. VESI classes won't help lots of people with their careers.