Ashford University Experience? Especially Linguistics

[ladylearner]

Hi all,

Sorry, I realize this is a forum for other schools, but I'm not sure where to post this.

Thanks to great advisors at my local community college, InstantCert and my CLEP success I am nearly done with my AA. I'm very interested in finishing up my BA in linguistics, but I need to do it online. The only fully-online linguistics program I have found is at Ashford University, which seems to garner very mixed reviews.

Does anyone have experience with this school? Would you be willing to warn or encourage me?

Thanks so much,
Stacey

No big signature line...I sign up for InstantCert when I need it and then cancel it...I've passed 36 credits worth of tests

I was also very interested in Ashford's Applied Linguistics program because of the subject matter and the fact that I could take one class at a time. Plus high school friend of mine had told me she enjoyed her time at Ashford and finished a bachelor's degree in organizational management. I asked around on the forums but no one was too particularly thrilled with Ashford and I was steered toward the Big 3. I enrolled anyway lol. The process felt sales-y and I un-enrolled before it was too late. I think the sales pitch turned me off. However, If I had to do it over again, I might reconsider Ashford. You can transfer in up to 90 credits and while there is a cap on non-traditional credits, it is still possible to save on your total cost. You just need to plan it correctly and I wouldn't expect anyone there to give you tips on how to fulfill the requirements through nontraditional means.

Like happydayruth, I ended up at TESU. I transferred in some foreign language and linguistics credits earned through portfolios. My capstone paper is also related to linguistics. However, if I want to start working in the field, I will need some additional training after I graduate. I'm considering the CELTA and then graduate school for applied linguistics (perhaps a foreign distance learning program to cut down on costs).

I wish I could tell you more about Ashford. However, I do understand how unique that particular program is for undergraduates. I was able to start class before un-enrolling but it was one of their required classes and not a class in the major. If you let us know what your goals are, perhaps we can offer more suggestions.