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GO BACK TO SCHOOL!
Connie Beene and Jennifer Pfortmiller
SO, YOU THINK YOU WANT TO….
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The BIG Questions!
What program area to pursue? What do I want to do? How can I use this degree?
How will I fit this in my schedule? How long will it take? How much will it cost and how will I pay
for it?
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Program Types and ‘Hot’ Career Areas
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Traditional vs. Non-Traditional
Location – On-campus Courses during day Involved with
teaching/research Thesis/Dissertation Complete in 2+ years Targets 18-24 year
olds
Location - Anywhere Courses on own
time Continue to work,
have family life Reports Complete in 1-6
years Targets Adults
Traditional Non-Traditional
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Non – Traditional Delivery Modes Online Weekends (Fri/Sat) Evenings Blended/Hybrid – part online, part on-
campus Executive Style 13 months Co-hort groups
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Comparing Public and Private Institutions
State Funded Less flexible with
requirements Lower Tuition More time for
completion
Privately Funded More flexible with
requirements Higher Tuition Less time for
completion
Public Private
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Schools in Kansas (offering non-traditional MS degree options)
Baker University Brown Mackie Friends University Southwestern
University Kansas Wesleyan MidAmerica Nazarene Newman University Ottawa University Sterling University University of Phoenix
Public Private
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Points to keep in mind
Accreditation Life Experience Credit Credit Hours In-state/Out-of-State Tuition Pre-requisites GPA/GRE/GMAT/TOEFL Thesis/Dissertation/Reports Terminal Degree
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How to Get Started
Research the program and school Contact a representative Decide when to start program Apply and pay necessary application fees Watch deadlines Make sure appropriate test are completed Submit transcripts and other requested
items Wait for acceptance letter Enroll for classes
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How to get the employer to pay? Check current benefits
Tuition Assistance Tuition Reimbursement
Ask for professional development Negotiate pay and expected time
commitment with company Share costs with employer
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Connie BeeneDirector Of Professional And Experiential LearningBaker University SPGS8001 College Blvd, Suite 100Overland Park, KS 66210(W) 913-491-4432 Ext. [email protected]
Contact Information
Jennifer PfortmillerAffiliate Site ManagerKansas State University-Division of Continuing Education245 NE 30 RdGreat Bend, KS [email protected]