Can't say that I'm an alumni, or know anyone who has attended.  As for wanting to attend, seems that it might not be the best thing for one's life expectancy, no?  Leading to a career in the unusual, unexpected and paranormal.

I'm guessing most posters won't get your reference.  And I have to admit, I don't get it from the source material.  References and the occasional literary nod to a master.

Cthulhu2008:

Are there any Miskatonic University Alumni or current students here? I have always wanted to go to that university.

Why would you ask about a fictitious university on a distance learning forum?  

Cthulhu2008:

Are there any Miskatonic University Alumni or current students here? I have always wanted to go to that university.

At least it's not a diploma mill.

http://www.miskatonic-university.org/
 

helenh:

At least it's not a diploma mill.

A diploma mill would be the only thing more evil.

For those who don't get the joke, "Miskatonic University" is from the works of early 20th century horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, whose stories often involved such things as hideous insanity-inducing alien monsters.

-=Steve=- 

Paranormal Studies Degree 

I want YOUR opinion, tell me how much you love it, hate it, or don't care about it.  If you believe it's the worst/best idea ever, please post.   Hateful remarks can be PM'd.

Here is my course recommendations for an Applied Associate of Science degree in Paranormal Studies. 
Do you think or BELIEVE it should be a AA or AS degree instead of an AAS degree??

Honestly, I got some of this from Flamel College (an Unaccredited college) and modelled it from Southwestern Illinois College and American Military University.

The Degree program should be between 60-70 Units.

General Education Requirements:
English   (6 units) 
Art/Humanities: (6 units)
Math (6 Units)
Science (6 units)
Social Sciences (9 units)  (Intro to Sociology, Intro to Psychology are mandatory)
Physical Education (1 unit)
Health (2 units)

The core course requirements
Introduction to the Paranormal (3 Units)
Paranormal Investigation 101 (3 Units)
Paranormal Investigation 102  (3 Units)
UFO Investigation 101***** (3 Units)
Introduction to Parapsychology* 201 (3 Units)
Introduction to Cryptozoology** (3 Units)
Electronic Voice Phenomena (3 Units)

Core electives: (Must total 6 units)
Introduction to World Religions*** (3 units)
History of Magic*** (3 units)
Work-Experience Internship**** (6 units)
Public Speaking*** (3 Units)
Accessing Intuition* (3 Units)
Special Issues in the Paranormal @ (3 Units)
Special Topics in the Paranormal # (3 units)

Total minimum needed to Graduate:  60

* Must take Introduction to Psychology in order to take this course.
** Must take either Zoology, or introduction to Biology prior to enrolling in this course.
*** Must complete English 101 and 102 prior to enrolling in this course.
**** Must have completed all the core requirements prior to be permitted into this course.
***** Must have completed Astronomy 101 or Meteorology 101 or concurrent enrolled,  to be permitted into this course
@ Special Issues in the Paranormal is offered only on even numbered years in the fall.
# Special Topics in the Paranormal is offered for those who have unique interests in the paranormal, which is not normally covered by any other topics.

And for what profession is this credential preparing you? I would normally think of an AAS as being vocational in nature, so ...

I have to say, this is definitely one of the most ... errr ... unique posts I've ever seen here. And I've been here since day one.

OK, I'll play along.  This type of degree would not fly because you are proposing an applied science degree for an area of study which has no basis in science.  UFOs, Cryptozoology and EVP have either been discredited, or no solid evidence has been produced to prove that UFO's, Bigfoot or ghostly voices on tape recordings actually exist or are real.  You would have a hard time finding a college which would offer this type of degree program.  Some universities do conduct research into these areas, although they do not offer an official degree program, as far as I know.

Penn State does have the Paranormal Research Society, although it's not an actual degree program.  I think the closest thing there is to a parapsychology degree in the U.S. is John F. Kennedy University's MA in Consciousness and Transformative Studies.  There is also the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, You could also enroll in a program in psychology, biology, engineering, anthropology, zoology, etc. and conduct research into these areas. 

If you're open to studying in the UK, you could enroll in Coventry University's MS in Parapsychology.

I think if you really take these subjects seriously that the last thing you'd want to do is lump them all together.  Were I interested in cryptozoology, I'd study biology, zoology, and geography, since the idea is that these are unusual animals that are sufficiently remote, etc., that we simply haven't yet properly documented them.  Similarly, were I interested in UFOs I'd study cosmology, astronomy, and engineering.  To study everything esoteric all at once is to surround yourself with unnecessary controversy, making things easier for those who would dismiss your work without considering it.

That said, there are distance programs in these sorts of subjects.  Atlantic University, which is accredited by DETC, has an MA in Transpersonal Studies and is starting an MFA in Visionary Art and Consciousness later this year.

-=Steve=- 

SteveFoerster:

To study everything esoteric all at once is to surround yourself with unnecessary controversy, making things easier for those who would dismiss your work without considering it.

-=Steve=- 

That would make it a Paranormal General Studies degree.  Certificate or concentrations could be altered by adjusting the core courses, and some adjustments to the general education for UFO studies (engineering, Cosmology, Astronomy, avionics), Hauntings and Ghosts Investigations (Religion, sociology, psychology, Investigations).  

In that case, it becomes a department!!   The Paranormal Studies Department.  More to come.

All Paranormal Studies degree and certificate programs will have Introduction to the Paranormal Course 101 (PARA101).  Regardless if it is the Extraterrestrial Studies, Paranormal  Studies (Ghosts and Hauntings) or Cryptozoology. (More Programs to come!!)

-Parapsychology shall not be offered as an Associates degree program, instead a Doctorate level certificate program (for those that already have a Masters Degree in Psychology, Sociology or Social Work).

Here is an AS degree in Extraterrestrial Studies

General Education Requirements:
English   (6 units) 
Art/Humanities: (3 units)
Math/Physics (6 Units)
Science (12 units)  (Astronomy, Biology, Meteorology are mandatory)
Social Sciences (3 units)  (Intro to Psychology recommended)
Physical Education (1 unit)
Health (2 units)

The core course requirements
Introduction to the Paranormal (3 Units)
History of Unidentified Flying Objects (3 Units)
UFO Investigation 101***** (3 Units)
UFO/Alien Abduction Investigation 102 ***** (3 Units)
Concepts of Flight (3 Units)
Aerodynamics (3 Units)
Psychology of Alien Abductions (3 Units)
Astrobiology 212* (3 Units)
Physics of Flight (3 Units)

 
Core electives: (Must total 6 units)
Introduction to World Religions*** (3 units)
Work-Experience Internship**** (6 units)
Aviation Weather (3 Units)
Aviation Safety (3 Units)
UFOs in Popular Media (3 Units)
Demonology (3 Units)
History of Conspiracy Theories (3 Units)
Special Issues in the Paranormal (3 Units)
Special Topics in the Paranormal (3 units)

* Must complete Introduction to Biology 101 prior to enrolling.
*** Must complete English 101 prior to enrolling
**** Must completed all core classes prior to enrolling
***** Must complete or being concurrently enrolled in Astronomy, Meteorology prior to enrollin

Cthulhu2008:

Are there any Miskatonic University Alumni or current students here? I have always wanted to go to that university.

This thread makes me miss the X-Files... The first few seasons were so engaging, and I loved the characters Mulder and Scully.

I never saw the movie, though...

Victoria:

This thread makes me miss the X-Files... The first few seasons were so engaging, and I loved the characters Mulder and Scully.  I never saw the movie, though...

You should, since they're in pre-production for the sequel.  Well, sort of, anyway -- the first movie was about the alien conspiracy, but this one evidently won't be about that at all.

-=Steve=-