Master's or PhD in Linguistics/Education/English

[Mister Linguist]

Hi guys! I'm not sure if this is where introductions are done but I wanted to say hello and that I'm happy to join this forum as I am interested in going to grad school. I'm an English teacher and I've got a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies at UCF. My goal is to get a higher degree and teach at the university level in Mexico I just added a question in the Graduate School Discussion.

[Mister Linguist]

Hello all! I'm gonna include some basic stats just to be quick.


Your Location: Constantly abroad, usually in Mexico 
Your Age: 24
Your current degree: BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and Minor in Education (Graduated from the University of Central Florida)
What kind of degree do you want?: A Linguistics, Education, or English-related Master's Degree or PhD
Current Regional Accredited Credits:  ?
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: ?
Budget: 10-15k
Commitments: Full-time online teaching job 
Dedicated time to study: Weekdays 2-3 Hours, Weekends 5-6+ per day
Timeline: Under 3 years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None


I'm a 24 year old English teacher from Florida who works online and travels. My goal is to become a university professor in Mexico. For this of course, I'd need a graduate-level degree. I was thinking of doing a master's at UCF Online in Educational Leadership but a friend told me about this site.

I want to know if anyone here knows about a cheap (under 15k) Master's or PhD degree in Linguistics, Education (Secondary Education or above), or English that i can achieve online while living abroad. 

All help is appreciated! Thanks!

[KSoul]

In addition to any response, the sister forum is a stronger resource for this inquiry. 

Degreeinfo:  PHD in Education - cheapest RA

[sanantone]

Western Governors University is self-paced. Tuition will be $3,655 per six-month term.

https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degr...ogram.html

With Florida residency, University of Central Florida is one of the cheapest options out there for an online master's in English. University of West Florida is also cheap for Florida residents. Other options for an English master's degree could potentially be Eastern New Mexico University, Jacksonville State University, and Eastern Illinois University.

[bjcheung77]

@Mister Linguist, WGU is a great option, I was about to recommend them as a first choice...  Just in case you're not wanting to rush into things, you may want to try the ACE.edu options instead as a backup.  Here's what I propose, since you have 3 years to complete your studies, don't rush yourself.  

Do the following... Get an ACE.edu Masters in Education (two options to select from)
Master of Education in Teaching English Learners
Master of Education in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education

1) Bridge TEFL TESOL: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ESOL-1-000
2) ACE.edu TESOL Pathway: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid380902
3) By reviewing the thread and posts I just linked, you can also use the Bridge TEFL to get you two additional graduate certs free on route to the Masters!

Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners
When you're done with the Masters, save up some cashflow, and get the ACE.edu or equivalent Doctoral program

[Mister Linguist]

Thanks so much for your valuable information guys! I spent a lot of time researching what each of you have to say. However, I will make a new thread now that I have narrowed down my options, thanks!

[Mister Linguist]

Hello all, so I have been searching around the forum and in other sites as to what the best options are for doing an online Master's degree in Linguistics or any language-related field like Phonology or Letters. I found this website but I found it to be a little off and perhaps outdated:

https://www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com/...cs-degree/

Anyone suggest another site or have any good and maybe affordable options for obtaining an online Master's degree? Florida institutions preferred but not necessary. Thanks!

[ss20ts]

Not a program request I've seen on here. Have you checked the sister forum? They focus much more on grad programs. Linguistics might be a tough thing to find online. Good luck in your search!

[Kal Di]

Hello all! I'm gonna include some basic stats just to be quick.

Your Location: Constantly abroad, usually in Mexico 
Your Age: 24
Your current degree: BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and Minor in Education (Graduated from the University of Central Florida)
What kind of degree do you want?: A Linguistics, Education, or English-related Master's Degree or PhD
Current Regional Accredited Credits:  ?
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: ?
Budget: 10-15k
Commitments: Full-time online teaching job 
Dedicated time to study: Weekdays 2-3 Hours, Weekends 5-6+ per day
Timeline: Under 3 years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None

I'm a 24 year old English teacher from Florida who works online and travels. My goal is to become a university professor in Mexico. For this of course, I'd need a graduate-level degree. I was thinking of doing a master's at UCF Online in Educational Leadership but a friend told me about this site.

I want to know if anyone here knows about a cheap (under 15k) Master's or PhD degree in Linguistics, Education (Secondary Education or above), or English that i can achieve online while living abroad. 

All help is appreciated! Thanks!

I noticed that you live in Mexico. I do too.

I don't know how much experience that you have with the culture, but you may want to consider your aspirations of being a university professor in Mexico. Nearly all teaching jobs in Mexico pay very low in comparison to the USA. If you're lucky, you can earn the equivalent to $15 per hour at one of the private universities, which is probably the maximum for a professor.

Overall, most younger Mexican students (i.e. Generation Y + Z) do not value education like students from other parts of the world (e.g. Middle East and Asia). Many of them cannot / will not pay attention because they refuse to turn off their mobile device during class. Unfortunately, you'll be repeating instructions constantly and it'll become more frustrating gradually over time.

As an American (or anyone from the Western world), their abnormal politeness and flattery will stroke your ego initially, but you recognize that it comes at an emotionally draining cost when you are teaching.

If you still want to become a university professor in Mexico, I'll suggest teaching only graduate students. Students at that level will likely take their education more seriously.

You said that you're 24. Perhaps, you might want to start with teaching English there first before you commit to spending thousands of dollars on a graduate degree.

[Mister Linguist]

Not a program request I've seen on here. Have you checked the sister forum? They focus much more on grad programs. Linguistics might be a tough thing to find online. Good luck in your search!

Hi! I haven't, what is the name / link of the sister forum?

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Hello all! I'm gonna include some basic stats just to be quick.

Your Location: Constantly abroad, usually in Mexico 
Your Age: 24
Your current degree: BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and Minor in Education (Graduated from the University of Central Florida)
What kind of degree do you want?: A Linguistics, Education, or English-related Master's Degree or PhD
Current Regional Accredited Credits:  ?
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: ?
Budget: 10-15k
Commitments: Full-time online teaching job 
Dedicated time to study: Weekdays 2-3 Hours, Weekends 5-6+ per day
Timeline: Under 3 years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None

I'm a 24 year old English teacher from Florida who works online and travels. My goal is to become a university professor in Mexico. For this of course, I'd need a graduate-level degree. I was thinking of doing a master's at UCF Online in Educational Leadership but a friend told me about this site.

I want to know if anyone here knows about a cheap (under 15k) Master's or PhD degree in Linguistics, Education (Secondary Education or above), or English that i can achieve online while living abroad. 

All help is appreciated! Thanks!

I noticed that you live in Mexico. I do too.

I don't know how much experience that you have with the culture, but you may want to consider your aspirations of being a university professor in Mexico. Nearly all teaching jobs in Mexico pay very low in comparison to the USA. If you're lucky, you can earn the equivalent to $15 per hour at one of the private universities, which is probably the maximum for a professor.

Overall, most younger Mexican students (i.e. Generation Y + Z) do not value education like students from other parts of the world (e.g. Middle East and Asia). Many of them cannot / will not pay attention because they refuse to turn off their mobile device during class. Unfortunately, you'll be repeating instructions constantly and it'll become more frustrating gradually over time.  

As an American (or anyone from the Western world), their abnormal politeness and flattery will stroke your ego initially, but you recognize that it comes at an emotionally draining cost when you are teaching.

If you still want to become a university professor in Mexico, I'll suggest teaching only graduate students. Students at that level will likely take their education more seriously.

You said that you're 24. Perhaps, you might want to start with teaching English there first before you commit to spending thousands of dollars on a graduate degree.

Hello Kal Di! Thanks for your comments, I appreciate them. I am Mexican myself, and I've taught there for years and am fully aware of the drawbacks in teaching in Mexico. It is however, my lifelong dream and objective to come back to my country and to teach there