$15000 Doctorate NA

[KSoul]

Two classes remain, with the first of the last three classes officially completed. This class, 807 Teaching Practicum Course, was a team project and easily the muddiest of all the courses, with there being a ton of confusion and several contradictory requirements as there were two large groups (Group A & Group B) with two professors and slightly different requirements to meet creating unnessacary drama for a lot of the students. In addition, whenever you create teams, there is the possibility for a disbalance of efforts and quality of work. This was the case for many, so it made for some entertaining drama and, unfortunately, overwhelming moments throughout the 8-week process.

Zero interest in sharing our team's experience; however, I am pleased to confirm another A is locked in the books with only the last two hurdles to finish my experience out with Summa cum laude honors. Of course, this is just for internal rewards as the mileage for honors may and probably is not worth the effort. I will know!

Eight more weeks!

I'm glad you enjoyed the DHA program. Does VUL grant Latin honors to their doctoral students? Graduate schools rarely grant Latin honors. Congratulations on a 4.0 GPA, but as the saying goes, "What do you call a doctor that graduates last in their class?" Answer: Doctor.

Also, I noticed that VUL is nationally accredited by TRACS. How do you feel the program was overall? On par or below par with RA schools?

Good catch (too casual in my writing): VUL does not grant honors at the doctorate level; this was me claiming 4.0 and associating the traditional values.

Several students are earning their second doctorate with the original from an RA, and most have shared that the rigor is similar in several areas. Where VUL gets the rub is they are small, and it feels like a small staff throughout the process. This may be less NA versus RA and more about resources and capital. VUL is still in the growing pain phase of the game. Their heart seems to be in the right place–there have been countless quality moments and I continue to be pleased with the decision.