Competency-Based EdD at South College

[ashkir]

Thanks! I'm excited to see what his involves.

[ashkir]

I found out a plethora of new information. I wish I can make attachments to replies, but this MyBB forum is broken and is in need of some maintenance. 

• The courses are designed based upon competency style work, inspired by Western Governors University.
  
• Most of the faculty and employees behind this were at Western Governors University, including the head designer (that OP mentioned)
  
• There are anywhere from 5 to 8 assessments per course. 
  
• Perspective is more of a practitioner designed course.
  
• There's not really any "discussion posts". It's more of assignments like matrixes, SWOTs, analysis, etc. 
  
• The assessments are designed to match real world scenarios.
  
• The assessments are designed to be based on the real world practioner. 
  
• There are no proctors for any assessments or exams. 
  
• You must MASTER (aka get an A) in order to proceed. A B+ is "Failing" at the doctorate level. 
  
• If you do not MASTER the assessment you can keep retaking it until you MASTER it. 
  
• 1:1 student to faculty ratio. 
  
• No group assignments.
  
• Dissertation is existing data, skipping IRB processes. 
  
• No qualitive work needed.
  
• Focuses more on problem solving.
  
• Designed for the working adult in mind to finish in 18-24 months. 
  

[freeloader]

That program sounds pretty darn interesting. I think the biggest question will be what they expect for the assessments—how many pages, slides, etc.

[ashkir]

That program sounds pretty darn interesting. I think the biggest question will be what they expect for the assessments—how many pages, slides, etc.

I was told it's a mix from analysis, essays, to SWOT analysis, communication plans, etc.

[freeloader]

That program sounds pretty darn interesting. I think the biggest question will be what they expect for the assessments—how many pages, slides, etc.

I was told it's a mix from analysis, essays, to SWOT analysis, communication plans, etc.

Sure, I saw that if your other post.  Honestly, I was kind of thinking of your UMPI MAOL experience when I posted my comment. If these assignments are on the shorter side, this could be an awesome program to accelerate through. If each of those 5-8 assignments per class are going to require 30-40 pages of writing each and if you are going to have to go through a process of revisions to earn that A, maybe not so much….

[ashkir]

That program sounds pretty darn interesting. I think the biggest question will be what they expect for the assessments—how many pages, slides, etc.

I was told it's a mix from analysis, essays, to SWOT analysis, communication plans, etc.

Sure, I saw that if your other post.  Honestly, I was kind of thinking of your UMPI MAOL experience when I posted my comment. If these assignments are on the shorter side, this could be an awesome program to accelerate through. If each of those 5-8 assignments per class are going to require 30-40 pages of writing each and if you are going to have to go through a process of revisions to earn that A, maybe not so much….

I'm not a fan of risking money to be honest. But, I feel like... It is worth the shot. I'll commit to one semester in full gear and we can see how I do. I can definitely report back on DegreeForum with how I'm doing if people are interested. If I am satisfied with my progress in my first six months and don't feel like... I did in the MAOL I'll go through all the way.

Except for the dissertation I know those are going to be soul crushing lol

[sks972]

That program sounds pretty darn interesting. I think the biggest question will be what they expect for the assessments—how many pages, slides, etc.

I was told it's a mix from analysis, essays, to SWOT analysis, communication plans, etc.

Sure, I saw that if your other post.  Honestly, I was kind of thinking of your UMPI MAOL experience when I posted my comment. If these assignments are on the shorter side, this could be an awesome program to accelerate through. If each of those 5-8 assignments per class are going to require 30-40 pages of writing each and if you are going to have to go through a process of revisions to earn that A, maybe not so much….

I'm not a fan of risking money to be honest. But, I feel like... It is worth the shot. I'll commit to one semester in full gear and we can see how I do. I can definitely report back on DegreeForum with how I'm doing if people are interested. If I am satisfied with my progress in my first six months and don't feel like... I did in the MAOL I'll go through all the way.

Except for the dissertation I know those are going to be soul crushing lol

I enrolled.  I'm retired, so I can make this my "full time" thing and see how it goes.

[ashkir]

That program sounds pretty darn interesting. I think the biggest question will be what they expect for the assessments—how many pages, slides, etc.

I was told it's a mix from analysis, essays, to SWOT analysis, communication plans, etc.

Sure, I saw that if your other post.  Honestly, I was kind of thinking of your UMPI MAOL experience when I posted my comment. If these assignments are on the shorter side, this could be an awesome program to accelerate through. If each of those 5-8 assignments per class are going to require 30-40 pages of writing each and if you are going to have to go through a process of revisions to earn that A, maybe not so much….

I'm not a fan of risking money to be honest. But, I feel like... It is worth the shot. I'll commit to one semester in full gear and we can see how I do. I can definitely report back on DegreeForum with how I'm doing if people are interested. If I am satisfied with my progress in my first six months and don't feel like... I did in the MAOL I'll go through all the way.

Except for the dissertation I know those are going to be soul crushing lol

I enrolled.  I'm retired, so I can make this my "full time" thing and see how it goes.

Awesome! ARe you starting in October or January?

[sks972]

I was told it's a mix from analysis, essays, to SWOT analysis, communication plans, etc.

Sure, I saw that if your other post.  Honestly, I was kind of thinking of your UMPI MAOL experience when I posted my comment. If these assignments are on the shorter side, this could be an awesome program to accelerate through. If each of those 5-8 assignments per class are going to require 30-40 pages of writing each and if you are going to have to go through a process of revisions to earn that A, maybe not so much….

I'm not a fan of risking money to be honest. But, I feel like... It is worth the shot. I'll commit to one semester in full gear and we can see how I do. I can definitely report back on DegreeForum with how I'm doing if people are interested. If I am satisfied with my progress in my first six months and don't feel like... I did in the MAOL I'll go through all the way.

Except for the dissertation I know those are going to be soul crushing lol

I enrolled.  I'm retired, so I can make this my "full time" thing and see how it goes.

Awesome! ARe you starting in October or January?

Next week!

[datby98]

Next week!

Hello sks972, May I ask how many transferred credits are allowed for this program? Thank you.