Western Governors University

WGU Accounting students?

engs15 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:43:26 GMT

Anyone else out there have anything to add on this 150 credit hour dilemma? Any thoughts or advice on any other school choices or what schools have a decent program to cover the additional 24 credits needed? Would love to get a response from someone currently in accounting or knowledgable about these requirements. What are accounting students doing to handle this? As I am sure most colleges havent adopted the 150 hrs they are just sending kids through to the Masters program. Any schools doing a 3/2 program on line, accelerated?

Accounting CPA School decision

manlief — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:31:21 GMT

Hello Fellow Academics,

I have been reading this forum for a while and I believe you all can help me with my decision. I am currently a student at Grand Canyon University (GCU) looking to change schools. My major reasons are cost and not having exactly the program I need to pass Massachusetts. CPA standards. I am looking at Western Governers University (WGU), they are cheap, have a Bach. of Science degree in accounting and I believe I will succeed in their self paced model. The only dowmside with WGU is that I would have to continue on into a masters program in accounting to get the needed courses to take the CPA exam.

The other school is Herzing University, they have a program in accounting that is for meeting guidlines of the states CPA boards and is the 150 credit program with the requiered accounting classes included. The down side is cost at $405 a credit that is alot though it does include books.

Is there anyone else out there pursuing your CPA completely online? What online schools do you recommend? Are there any students in the accounting program at WGU? Is there anyone with experience getting into a masters program after WGU? What do you think of it? Any other comments on WGU and Herzing U. is greatly appreciated

lmanlief

Looking for a masters in education...

mrsta1 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:03:57 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone been involved in an online elementary education masters program from any school that you could recommend or steer me away from? I have been teaching for 11 years and have recently been giving the job of elementary math & science specialist. No one is requiring it, but I feel that I should have a masters degree to back up that title!! I want to make sure that I am as prepared as possible for the job and challenges that are ahead of me.

With that said, I am looking for something that is challenging, but not just that it requires tons of work. I am hoping to find something where I can have an elementary math focus. I know that Kaplan, U of P, and Walden have programs like these. Any experience with these schools and their education programs?

Thanks so much for any help you can provide!!

Which university accept Penn Foster certification for credit transfer?

Anoushka — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:56:50 GMT

Hi Guys, I am actually student in associate degree programm at Penn Foster. I am completing this year and would like to know if you are aware of any Us or Canadian universities who accept Penn Foster degree for credit transfer. Is there any university/college which recognize Penn Foster for completion degree program?

MSN Program- Questions

MustangRN — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:42:19 GMT

Hello I am looking for any and all opinions from anyone that has been in the WGU MSN program. I am leaning towards the program and would like to hear from someone that has actually participated. Anyone out there with the pro's and con's?

Thanks so much!

IT degrees from WGU

MHarner — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:34:36 GMT

I am looking into one of the IT degrees from WGU. The website says if you have some of the certifications already, you can save money. My question to you guys(I will ask a rep from the school this also, but feel they are simply a salesman and would prefer another opinion as well)...is would I benefit from getting ALL of the certs on my own? I wonder if it would save me money and time...most likely I would save at least money. I am unsure as to if the program teaches you what you need to know to pass the certs, or just tells your to go get them and move on with other course work. Any insight would be appreciated. I expect Cajun and Steve to reply...as they seem to troll the forums haha. You guys run the show here or just overly helpful?

WGU Questions

curiousitguy — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:58:25 GMT

I am getting close to choosing WGU as my online university of choice for finishing my BS in IT (going for the Network Design emphasis for the added MCSE certificate.) The flexibility and freedom of this truly self paced learning program is very appealing to me.

There are a few questions that remain in my mind I need answered to really make a final decision. I am considerably worried I may not be able to find sufficient academic help if I were to get stuck. With no actual professor to ask specific questions or bounce my thoughts off of - can I truly rely 100% on my designated mentor to help me? Or is the online community generally open to providing and receiving help from others? I am just worried I may get caught in an unforseen difficulty on a late night, and not be able to get the help I need in a timely manner. Are the resources provided at WGU truly reliable? Should I consider a more B&M traditionally based online school if this is of much concern?

Another general concern of mine is being able to transfer my BS in IT after I have earned it to another school for a Master's degree. My enrollment advisor told me that WGU graduates its students with a grade considered as a "B." He also mentioned some upper schools may require higher requirements in order to transfer for a Master's. Is this a limitation to be worried about?

I keep reading so many good things about this school, maybe I am just trying to look for the bad. I guess I am just looking for assurance that this online university is really as great as what I've read.

Any feedback or general views would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

PS - I am also a bit worried about the proctored exams and finding a location in Northwest Ohio. I am hoping this could be worked out ahead of time.

Transferring courses?

sasha88 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:41:16 GMT

Hi Everyone!

I have a few questions about WGU. I was thinking of starting the teacher education program at the bachelors level. Heres my questions:

1) Do they accept CLEP credits? I know its competency based, but do they wavier certain assessments if you have enough courses in a certain area? I have 30 clep credits and nearly 50 credits from a 4 year college.

2) Do they limit how many assessments/ competency units you can take in a certain term? If I have 40 hours a week to study and do assessments, how many could I fit in during a single term?

3) Has anyone experienced the bachelors level program versus the graduate level teacher prep program? Would anyone suggest one over another taking into account the point I would be at in my education?

Thanks :)

WGU featured in TIME Magazine

ranadeep — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:04:49 GMT

WGU Featured in TIME Magazine Article, “Go Western, Young Man,” 11/24/08.

Be sure to read this wonderful article about WGU in TIME. It says that WGU is the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of".

Official Transcripts

Meow — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:15:33 GMT

Err.. not sure if this sounds silly to all of you. Since WGU grades students based on competency, will the end transcripts reflects the credits earned for each course?

MBA IT Management at WGU - 1st Term

ranadeep — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:22:06 GMT

Completed my first term in MBA IT Management. It was an interesting experience.

I took 2 courses in Leadership. One was assignment based and the second had an objective exam. For the assigment based course I enrolled in Wasatch E-learning course. It helped me keep to the schedule and discuss subject matter with other students taking the course. I tried to keep to a 2 hour daily routine and when possible added an extra hour. The first course that included writing 5 essays took me 9-10 weeks. It was quite hard to keep up with the job and the course but I was happy when it was over.

For the second course I followed the included schedule that charted out the complete course. I studied for about 8 weeks before I scheduled the exam. Again I kept to the same routine. I took notes during those 8 weeks. In the 2 weeks before the exam I just went through my notes.

Overall, I think if I can keep to the routine the courses will be completed without too much difficulty. But it is not an easy task to keep to the routine specially with an IT job that requires supports at unearthly hours.

Something that I miss at WGU is interaction with peers. There are some forums but I haven't explored them fully yet. Plan to do so during my next term.

Interviews with Online Students at Western Governors University

agrant — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:34:51 GMT

Randy, MBA at Western Governors University

Henry, B.S. in Business Administration

More coming soon...

Download documents about the Western Governors University - Free at eLearners.com!

agrant — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:50:23 GMT

Hey guys!

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Western Governor's University

Meow — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:13:32 GMT

Hi all, so it is true that WGU is accredited and is recognised world-wide? If I take this degree to Singapore, will the employers there recognise it? The tuition fee is so inexpensive that it scares me.

another milestone for WGU

henryw — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:45:51 GMT

In a press release this past Wednesday,

[url:http://www.wgu.edu/about_WGU/wgu_milestone_6-4-08.asp]enrollment at WGU has now passed 10,000[/url]!

Moderator: Thank You

ranadeep — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:29:48 GMT

Hi,

Thank you for creating the forum for WGU.

I request all WGU students to post their experience in this forum. It will help prospective students with their school search and choice.

I will also keep posting my experience of MBA in IT Management.

Thanks

Ranadeep

MBA distance cheap

arthur20 — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:47:13 GMT

Hi,

Do u know of any MBA course - anywhere in the world which is -

1. cheap
2. Provides MBA in distance/online format.

Please, please help

Thanking You,
Arthur

Any good online B.A. degrees in Math?

aoktito — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:17:42 GMT

The question says it all. I am looking for a listing of online math degree plans. Specifically, I am planning on using a B.A. in math to support my acquisition of secondary teacher certification. Thank you in advance for all of your help.

Which Online University to choose?

macdime2007 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:06:24 GMT

Hello all, I recently finished my Associates form the University of Phoenix (yes I know)..... However, as the experience there was dismal, I am looking for some online colleges. Now, I plan to finish my degree in Business/Marketing, and doing this online helps me further due to my schedule and location. I have a total of 97 credit, which 60 are from UofP, and looking to see if there is a University which will take the majority of them. Also, I am concerned as to which have all or at least two business accreditations. The colleges so far which caught my eye where Charter Oaks, Thomas Edison and Western Governors. Now Thomas Edison is a front runner right now. I would like to provide a bit more. I am able to receive $4500 in tuition a year, so want to do as much school possible, but stay under this cap. Thanks for the assistance.

Looking for suggestions

kbrinks — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:47:11 GMT

Hello* I'm looking for any and all of your opinions out there about National U/ Ashford U/ and Phoenix U -

I'm 47, going back to school to get a BA in Social Science with California Teaching Credentials while working part time. Currently taking my first on line course in Cultural Anthropology through Foothill Junior College - love it so far... not bad for a low tech gal living in a high tech world;)

My first choice was National University but have had some very unpleasant experiences with admissions so I am looking around for another institution.

Ashford U looks great - minus the CA Teaching Credentials which I can get after my BA

Phoenix looks okay - I'm having difficulty getting information - they want me to get an AA first and then BA ??

I'm looking for any comments/suggestions re these schools or any other.

Cheers kbrinks

WGU or CTU

MCO — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:18:54 GMT

Hi everyone! This is my very first post, although I've lurked as a guest for a while. I've recently decided that I want to go to college, my main interest is computers and I'm also interested in information security. I work full time and feel that taking courses online is the way to go for me. There are so many colleges and degree programs and opinions about them that it's a bit overwhelming!

I think I may have narrowed I down to two, W.G.U. and C.T.U. Both look very intriguing and include some very useful certifications received by the time you graduate. I also realize that W.G.U. is competency-based and not for the someone who can't give it their full attention, and probably a different experience than C.T.U.

I was wondering if anyone here has attended or is attending either can rate their experience there for me, and quality of education.

Thank you in advance!

MCO

Wester Governors University

Baldie — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:17:07 GMT

Any opinions on this school? I was reading up on them and they offer competency-based programs. I've never heard of that before so I thoght maybe someone might have an insight. The cost doesn't seem bad at all as they charge per term and not per credit. Any thoughts?

BA degree in early childhood

Liisi — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:56:01 GMT

Hello

Ive been looking for a online Bachelors degree preferably in early childhood degree (living outside usa) and was thinking of asking does anyone have any experience with any of the unis. Ive been in so many sites and cant make a decision. one option is also start with associate degree which i can do in pennfoster college ( paying fee is more comfortable ) and then take bachelors. or should i go straight to bachelors ( one option is phoenix) but contacting thm is real pain, as they only wanna do it thru phone and for me better would be email.

Will be grateful to any kind of help and advice.

Liisi

U. of Phoenix Online - Associates in Information Technology

n003lb — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 06:59:23 GMT

I am thinking about getting an Associates Degree from University of Phoenix Online, and I am curious if anyone here might have some experience with them. What I am looking at is an Associates Degree in Information Tech. Main thing I am curious about is will this help me any in the career market. Is Phoenix a respected institution that perspective employers will notice, or is getting a degree from them like getting one from a mail order catalog? Do employers consider all online colleges to be "sub-standard" and ignore them, or will this actually help me get where I am going in my future?

I am planning to go into either graphic design/graphic arts or programming in the future. Given that bit of info, would this degree be pretty much usless later on?

I am new to the idea of going to college. I have thought about it several times over the years, but I never did anything about it. The other night, I decided to look into it and filled out a couple info requests online and, low & behold, I got a call within about 5 minutes of submiting the request. At the moment, I am looking at either an Associates in Information Tech from Phoenix, an Associates in Visual Communication from American Intercontinental University, or an ABA in Info Tech from Kaplan University.

At this time, I am leaning toward the Info Tech from Phoenix, but I would like to get a little info about them first. Will any of these degrees help me, or will I have to push them to Bachlors or higher to make use of them?

MBA with concentration in IT

Glenntd — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:08:14 GMT

Anyone know of any MBA programs that offer concentrations in technology?