Foreign degree (BA) useless in the U.S. when going for Masters?

[pax 0]

Illinois Chambana ranked higher than Penn State?!

[joej 0]

I think it depends on many factors. One being, the country that the degree was obtained in. Not to scare you, but my inlaws (sisters hubby's family) came from Vietnam. Sis in law had a 4 year degree in engineering and was only able to transfer a few basic credits. Now this was 10 years ago, so maybe things would be different today.

As for us we are looking into Univ. of Phoenix for my hubby. Their admission requirements seem to be less stringent then some of the public Universities here. The major obstacle is getting my hubbys Univ. to mail a set of his transcripts directly to U of Phoenix, (their policy is for transcripts to come directly from the University). This seems standard of most Universities though. I dont know about Vietnam, but for us getting transcripts took almost one year, just to get in person.

As for who is better in Education U.S. or other countries...I really don't care. lol.

[anya-D 8]

also check if she would need TOEFL

[canadalaura 0]

spiffy... i went to the 90th best uni in the world.... that doesn't sound too impressive

[Sister Fracas 5]

As for who is better in Education U.S. or other countries...I really don't care. lol.

a lot of people do though, especially when they feel theirs is superior...hehehe

Edited March 13, 2006 by Frances

[Matt_Stevens 5]

I am almost certain she will need TOEFL and she is studying for it now.

[britbird 4]

Top 10 for me...nice

I wouldn't bother with the university of phoenix if I were you, unless a company is paying for you to go there. There's a reason why it's easier to get into than other universities.

[joej 0]

Top 10 for me...nice

I wouldn't bother with the university of phoenix if I were you, unless a company is paying for you to go there. There's a reason why it's easier to get into than other universities.

Alot of people think that. Some truth in that. I got my masters there and it was pretty easy, just half to be good at writing a kazillion papers.

[sparkofcreation 0]

You know, I don't think of the university I got my MA from (Rutgers) as being particularly impressive, 'cause it was close to home and everyone went there. But now that I live in New Mexico, everyone thinks it's phenomenally impressive. And it's #43 on the list. Neither the university I got my BA from (William & Mary) nor the one G. went to (Univ. of Glasgow) are on the list, and I think of both as being relatively prestigious. Weird.

Edited March 15, 2006 by sparkofcreation

[half-pint 0]

Top 10 for me...nice

I wouldn't bother with the university of phoenix if I were you, unless a company is paying for you to go there. There's a reason why it's easier to get into than other universities.

I agree. I thought I'd do an online course, just for sure ease. I'm a teacher, and at that time was looking to do an MEd. Ohio dept of education won't even recognize their masters program.

[Sister Fracas 5]

Top 10 for me...nice

I wouldn't bother with the university of phoenix if I were you, unless a company is paying for you to go there. There's a reason why it's easier to get into than other universities.

I agree. I thought I'd do an online course, just for sure ease. I'm a teacher, and at that time was looking to do an MEd. Ohio dept of education won't even recognize their masters program.

I'm suspicious of a university that spams my email box...