There is only one local PhD program (and that is an hour away) in Communication, and I am not sure I can get in there, but I am already teaching at a college (with my masters) so I am not really able to up and move to get another degree. Any ideas?
2006-10-15 10:58:04 · 4 answers · asked by Greg T 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Communication is the field I want. I just have limited choices in my commuting area. I don't really want to give up my job (it is home for me), but I can't find any good online PhD programs either.
2006-10-15 11:23:57 · update #1
I am sure this is not what you want to hear, but if you really want to pursue a PhD, you are going to have to apply widely, and leave your job and your security in order to pursue this degree.
PhD programs generally support their students, so you'll want to choose the program that offers you the best fellowship or assistantship, with full tuition remission and a small living stipend. With some years of teaching experience behind you, you might be a strong candidate for a teaching assistantship.
Finally, it is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to pursue a PhD in communications while teaching full time at the college level (or at any level, for that matter). Your PhD studies (and other related commitments) will take up all of your time. If you're doing it right, you'll be lucky to sleep six hours a night most of the time.
By the way, there are NO reputable online PhD programs. Doctoral study MUST be done within a community of scholars; that is what it is about.
2006-10-15 17:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well especially if Communication is not really the area that you want to concentrate on for your PhD work, then I would strongly suggest making a move to another city to get your PhD. A PhD is a lot of work but completely worth it if you are dedicated and have original research you want to contribute to a specific field. If you are concerned about your current teaching job, just think of it this way...with a PhD you will be able to teach anywhere, not just certain colleges that accept applicants with MA's. You will also most likely be making more money as an instructor who has a PhD as opposed to an instructor who has a MA. Also, while you are completing your PhD, many schools ask you to teach courses as part of your degree requirements. So you will still be teaching, but at the same time earning your PhD.
Best of luck to you!
2006-10-15 11:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by Just another nickname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 13:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.sabbatical.
2. any on line PhD programs that meet state and fed requirements even out of stare ones..
3.part time summer and winter programs. you'll graduate with your grand kids.
?communication,Uganda? we need more info to help on that part.
2006-10-15 11:09:08 · answer #4 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋