Online Degree from a Recognized University?

[KevT]

I'm looking into completing an online degree to then be able to teach in Thailand. What has been the consensus with online degrees—from recognized universities—to teach in Thailand?

[MajarTheLion]

I got an online degree from WGU, a regionally accredited university. I have not gone to Thailand yet. However, I have noticed a few ads from schools that say they don't honor online degrees. I'm not sure how widespread this is. I would also be interested to hear from people in Thailand who have experience with this matter.

[Scott]

As long as the degree is from an accredited school and the Teacher's License (or waiver) can be obtained, you should be in good shape.  

[ghworker2010]

you could do the PGCE from Nottingham. Its recognised by the MOE

[KhonKaenKowboy]

I think if you had a valid license from your own country, that you obtained with the o line degree, that would mean a lot.  University of Phoenix comes to mind....terrible online school, and about 500 USD per credit hour for a 33 hour post baccalaureate...but the 9 credit hours...half a school year of student teaching is done the traditional way.  I also knew a guy going to u of Cincinnati to get administrator certification.  At least that school has a real campus.

[Scott]

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[MajarTheLion]

On 11/2/2016 at 6:32 AM, KhonKaenKowboy said:

I think if you had a valid license from your own country, that you obtained with the o line degree, that would mean a lot.  University of Phoenix comes to mind....terrible online school, and about 500 USD per credit hour for a 33 hour post baccalaureate...but the 9 credit hours...half a school year of student teaching is done the traditional way.  I also knew a guy going to u of Cincinnati to get administrator certification.  At least that school has a real campus.

 

I just finished at WGU. $2,890 per 6-month term, take all the classes you can. They're accredited and I'm grateful such a cost-effective way was available. I finished in two terms, working day and night. The only odd thing is they don't post grades. The transcripts explain that credits demonstrate a student performing at at least a "B" level. I know it almost sounds like a paid ad, but I'm just thrilled that the next cheapest option was going to cost $22,000.

[KhonKaenKowboy]

Was it a post baccalaureate degree?  What about the student teaching?  What State will you obtain certification?