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I was interested in WGU. If anybody has any info. about the school that would be great! Thanks!?
Hey. My school's girls basketball team is in the elite 8 of the Georgia AAAA state tournament. Most of our school is going to be there and I was just wondering if the WGU gym was pretty big and what it looks like. I couldnt find anything about it on the web.
GO LADY BRUINS!!
West Georgia University gym?
I am about to graduate from an online university - Western Governor University (WGU). WGU is a Regionally Accredited University (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities). Can I get an admission in regular traditional Law School?
WGU is design with competency-based exams. Upon the graduation, you don’t get any kind of GPA, all it says B and higher. But to get into Law School… they look at your GPA. I am not sure how this is going to work? Any advice?
I have bachelors from an Online School (Regionally Accredited). Can I get an admission in regular Law Schol?
I am considering changing careers,and might pursue a license to teach grades 5-12 science. I'd love some advice.
I'm an insurance agent, and attending college - online (Information tech major now) but I really love science. I didn't believe there would be any practical opportunities if I majored in geology or astronomy, etc. (I have children) but I am considering changing majors to prepare for teaching science (specifically grades 5-12).
I would change schools to attend this school:
https://www.wgu.edu/ if I decide to make this change. This program:
https://www.wgu.edu/wgu/program_info.asp?progID=444
Are middle/high school science teachers even needed? I thought this might be a good place to begin in the science field since I can go on to a graduate degree and possibly move up to college level teaching.
Any advise or comments are welcome. Thanks.
career change to teaching?
I'm going to a community college and will graduate with my associates after the fall 09. I want to transfer to an online college if possible and I'm looking at Western Governors University(wgu.edu). I was wondering if anyone has gotten a degree in accounting (or other business area) online and how their employers looked apon the degree. Was there any trouble getting a job with the degree? Or trasfering to another college for a masters (online or traditional)? I just want to find out if there is any added trouble with getting a job and pursuing a higher education from having gotten a degree from an online degree. I would be especially interested in anyone's experience who has received a degree from WGU.
Employment for an Accounting BA degree online?
I am planning on going to NCC- A community College in my area.. they have a major called "pre professional education" -can someone tell me what that means? I am planning on becoming a teacher, but I want to go to a community college first before i go to a four year college. But while i'm going to NCC can i take online courses? -I want to take an online course through WGU... WGU is an online accredited school with a BA in teaching program.
-Help Please.. Best Answer!!
Can I attend a Community College and take online classes?
I am a military spouse and stationed overseas. I am here for 18 more months and would like to go to my next base already certified. I am at a remote assignment so I don't have much of a choice, and they do cut the tuition rate substantially for overseas military but I don't want to waste my time if I can not get hired to teach. I don't want to struggle to find a job because of my degree. Any suggestions?
Also, I am not too keen on WGU's 6 month payment block and competency based program.
ANy help would be greatly appreciated!
Is the University of Phoenix Masters in Ed with teaching license a good choice?
is wgu a good university for onlne teaching credential?
I am about to graduate from an online university - Western Governor University (WGU). WGU is a Regionally Accredited University. Can I get an admission in regular Law School?
WGU is design with competency-based exams. Upon the graduation, you don’t get any kind of GPA, all it says B and higher. But to get into Law School… they look at your GPA. I am not sure how this is going to work? Any advice?
I have bachelors from an Online School (Regionally Accredited). Can I get an admission in regular Law Schol?
I am looking into getting into an online masters program in education. Specifically, I want to teach High school science. Do you recommend WGU if you have gone? Job prospects? Other online program you recommend? Thanks ...any info is appreciated.
Western Governor's University (WGU)? ?
I am attending WGU, an online university, and my term started August 1. I have not received my pell grant, and financial aid office which was previously estimating disbursement of pell grant funds at 4-6 weeks after the first day of the term is now saying they have no defined disbursement date, as a change in computer software has caused system problems regarding pell grant disbursement. I would like to be able to purchase textbooks, plan for being able to pay my bills, etc. I am now wondering when and if I will receive my pell. Are there legal requirements for universities regarding disbursement of pell grant funds? What can I do and where can I find more information?
I was interested in WGU. If anybody has any info. about the school that would be great! Thanks!?
Hey. My school's girls basketball team is in the elite 8 of the Georgia AAAA state tournament. Most of our school is going to be there and I was just wondering if the WGU gym was pretty big and what it looks like. I couldnt find anything about it on the web. GO LADY BRUINS!!
West Georgia University gym?
I am about to graduate from an online university - Western Governor University (WGU). WGU is a Regionally Accredited University (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities). Can I get an admission in regular traditional Law School? WGU is design with competency-based exams. Upon the graduation, you don’t get any kind of GPA, all it says B and higher. But to get into Law School… they look at your GPA. I am not sure how this is going to work? Any advice?
I have bachelors from an Online School (Regionally Accredited). Can I get an admission in regular Law Schol?
I am considering changing careers,and might pursue a license to teach grades 5-12 science. I'd love some advice. I'm an insurance agent, and attending college - online (Information tech major now) but I really love science. I didn't believe there would be any practical opportunities if I majored in geology or astronomy, etc. (I have children) but I am considering changing majors to prepare for teaching science (specifically grades 5-12). I would change schools to attend this school: https://www.wgu.edu/ if I decide to make this change. This program: https://www.wgu.edu/wgu/program_info.asp?progID=444 Are middle/high school science teachers even needed? I thought this might be a good place to begin in the science field since I can go on to a graduate degree and possibly move up to college level teaching. Any advise or comments are welcome. Thanks.
career change to teaching?
I'm going to a community college and will graduate with my associates after the fall 09. I want to transfer to an online college if possible and I'm looking at Western Governors University(wgu.edu). I was wondering if anyone has gotten a degree in accounting (or other business area) online and how their employers looked apon the degree. Was there any trouble getting a job with the degree? Or trasfering to another college for a masters (online or traditional)? I just want to find out if there is any added trouble with getting a job and pursuing a higher education from having gotten a degree from an online degree. I would be especially interested in anyone's experience who has received a degree from WGU.
Employment for an Accounting BA degree online?
I am planning on going to NCC- A community College in my area.. they have a major called "pre professional education" -can someone tell me what that means? I am planning on becoming a teacher, but I want to go to a community college first before i go to a four year college. But while i'm going to NCC can i take online courses? -I want to take an online course through WGU... WGU is an online accredited school with a BA in teaching program. -Help Please.. Best Answer!!
Can I attend a Community College and take online classes?
I am a military spouse and stationed overseas. I am here for 18 more months and would like to go to my next base already certified. I am at a remote assignment so I don't have much of a choice, and they do cut the tuition rate substantially for overseas military but I don't want to waste my time if I can not get hired to teach. I don't want to struggle to find a job because of my degree. Any suggestions? Also, I am not too keen on WGU's 6 month payment block and competency based program. ANy help would be greatly appreciated!
Is the University of Phoenix Masters in Ed with teaching license a good choice?
is wgu a good university for onlne teaching credential?
I am about to graduate from an online university - Western Governor University (WGU). WGU is a Regionally Accredited University. Can I get an admission in regular Law School? WGU is design with competency-based exams. Upon the graduation, you don’t get any kind of GPA, all it says B and higher. But to get into Law School… they look at your GPA. I am not sure how this is going to work? Any advice?
I have bachelors from an Online School (Regionally Accredited). Can I get an admission in regular Law Schol?
I am looking into getting into an online masters program in education. Specifically, I want to teach High school science. Do you recommend WGU if you have gone? Job prospects? Other online program you recommend? Thanks ...any info is appreciated.
Western Governor's University (WGU)?
I am attending WGU, an online university, and my term started August 1. I have not received my pell grant, and financial aid office which was previously estimating disbursement of pell grant funds at 4-6 weeks after the first day of the term is now saying they have no defined disbursement date, as a change in computer software has caused system problems regarding pell grant disbursement. I would like to be able to purchase textbooks, plan for being able to pay my bills, etc. I am now wondering when and if I will receive my pell. Are there legal requirements for universities regarding disbursement of pell grant funds? What can I do and where can I find more information?
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Western Governors University (WGU) is a private, non-profit, online university that was created by 19 western states' governors and incorporated in 1997. It is supported by more than 20 large corporations and foundations, including AT&T, Dell, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Sun Microsystems, HCA, HP, Microsoft, Qwest, Simmons Media Group and Zions Bank . The first students enrolled in 1999. WGU, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the only accredited online university in the U.S. offering competency-based degree programs . WGU offers bachelor's and master's degrees in information technology, business, teacher education and health professions. All courses are completed on-line; there is no campus.
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WGU is the only university to be accredited by four regional accrediting organizations (February 2003); WGU is now accredited under the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council; and received National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education NCATE accreditation for 5 years in October 2006. In June 2008, WGU surpassed 10,000 enrolled students.
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The university was founded in 1997 by 19 governors, led by Roy Romer when he was governor of Colorado, Michael O. Leavitt when he was governor of Utah, and Jim Geringer when he was governor of Wyoming. As of 2008 Geringer remains directly involved with WGU as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
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The ongoing bipartisan support from governors received by WGU is attested to by the those recently active on the board. Janet Napolitano, Democratic governor of Arizona, and Jon Huntsman, Jr., Republican governor of Utah served jointly until 2008 when Bill Ritter, Jr., the Democratic governor of Colorado was seated on the board—replacing Napolitano.
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Western Governors University offers online bachelor’s degrees in the following majors: Information Technology, Health Informatics, Nursing, Business, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, and Marketing Management. Information Technology students receive 8-9 nationally recognized IT certifications as a part of their program. There are also several bachelor degree options for prospective teachers. Online masters programs include: Business, Nursing, Education, Health Education, Special Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, and English Language Learning. MBA graduates receive the Certified MBA (CMBA) designation.
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All aspects are completed entirely online with no scheduled class times. Exams are taken at proctored exam sites, such as participating local colleges and universities. Exams are not "open book."
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Unlike other online schools, students have a working mentor who advises and assists from enrollment through class completion. Each mentor/student team creates a personal academic action plan (AAP) that is required to complete courses in a timely manner. According to the current job description posted on the WGU Careers site, a mentor must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree, while a master's or doctoral degree and relevant industry (clinical) experience are preferred (exceptional academic and either industry or clinical experience may substitute for a terminal degree where appropriate).
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In an Educational Pathways article, Dan Eastmond, director of learning resources at WGU reported that some of WGU partners include Chadron State College, Rio Salado College, Utah State University, California State University, and Northern Arizona University for instructor-led online learning courses. He explained that some of these online-learning-provider partnerships leave open slots for WGU students in their traditional online courses that are offered on a full-semester basis. Other arrangements have open enrollments in 8- to 12-week online courses that are offered on a consistently revolving basis throughout the year.
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Eastman reported that WGU also works with educational enterprises that offer online courses on a monthly or twice-monthly basis. Information-technology or business-oriented, independent-study e-learning modules that can take anywhere from four to eight hours to complete are provided by such companies as NetG and SkillSoft. The article also mentioned that MyLabSchool, which has a collection of online tools designed to help students transition to teachers, and TeachScape, a technology-enabled professional development services company for educators, are utilized in the Teachers College.
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Colleges and universities traditionally award credit for classroom hours attended, conferring degrees based on students’ completion of a certain set of courses for a given number of credit hours. As an online institution that provides its students the convenience of studying and completing coursework outside the classroom, however, WGU offers a competency-based program for completing its degree and certificate requirements. Competency-based programs allow students to demonstrate through assessments that they have acquired the set of competencies (levels of knowledge, skill, or ability) required for a particular degree or certificate. Adult students have often acquired many of the skills necessary for a degree through their life or previous work experience. WGU’s competency-based system is designed to enable students to employ such previously learned skills in proving their competency.
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Students have some control over how many courses they complete per semester. However, it should be noted, particularly for prospective students, that "complete your degree at your own pace" has some limitations and can be quite rigorous.
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There are no written limitations regarding course loads, but students must have the approval of their mentor to add courses during a semester. In addition, courses can only be added one at a time during the semester, and only after the student's current courses have been completed successfully. When considering adding additional courses, students should keep in mind that processing recent test results, getting a new course added through a mentor, and requesting and being approved for an exam all slow the process down somewhat, reducing the total available time to devote to any new class. Students may take exams without study for some courses if they show competency via pre-assessments. Other courses require weeks-long participation in online courses and written graded submissions.
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In 2008 WGU won a 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning from the U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA).
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WGU is listed in the U.S. News & World Report 2009 Edition of America's Best Colleges as one of the Best Baccalaureate Colleges (Western Region).
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WGU reports that, in a recent survey of 61 employers, 90% of employers rate WGU graduates' preparation for the work force as “Good” or “Excellent,” and of the student/graduate population surveyed, 98% would recommend WGU to others.
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As one of the largest teachers colleges in the United States, the WGU Teachers College offers NCATE-accredited, competency-based teacher licensure and master's degree programs designed to produce highly-qualified teachers—teachers who are prepared to meet state and national teaching standards and be in compliance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The WGU Teachers College offers programs in interdisciplinary studies, mathematics, science, special education, ELL/ESL, learning and technology, instructional design, and educational leadership.
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WGU's says its College of Business emphasizes mastery of skills and knowledge that are essential for continued advancement in the competitive business world. The College of Business offers bachelor's degrees in business management, marketing, accounting, finance, HR, and IT management, as well as three MBA programs.
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The College of Information Technology offers bachelor's degrees that incorporate up to 10 current IT certifications. With degrees in databases, software, security, health informatics, networks administration, design and management, the IT certification exams are fully integrated with the degree program.
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To address the growing need for compassionate, competent health professionals, WGU has developed several accredited degree programs designed for healthcare professionals. Emphasizing mastery of essential skills and knowledge, the College of Health Professions offers degree programs in nursing, nursing education, nursing leadership and management, health education, health informatics, and healthcare management.
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Western Governors University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, one of the major accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. WGU has the distinction of being the only university to receive regional accreditation from four regional accrediting commissions.(a) the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, (b) the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (c) the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and (d) the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
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In October 2006, the WGU Teachers College became the first exclusively online school to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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In May 2009, Western Governors University's Nursing Education Programs have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The initial accreditation, which has a five-year term, was awarded following a rigorous process that included a site visit as well as a review of WGU's nursing curriculum.
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In a statement delivered in 2006, WGU's President Robert Mendenhall commented on the school's affordability: "In an era of rapidly rising tuition costs, WGU as private non-profit university has tuition for a 12 month year of just under $5600. This is comparable to tuition for three semesters at many state-subsidized universities where tuition covers less than half the true cost of education. WGU tuition covers the entire cost of the WGU education. Perhaps more importantly from a student perspective, WGU’s competency-based degrees allow well qualified students to complete their education and graduate more quickly, and therefore less expensively, than traditional systems that insist on prerequisites and a certain number of credit hours regardless of the student’s background."
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