Any considerations for returning soon? From watching your previous videos, it sounds like you're so close. Do you have any regrets pursuing the CBE EdD at South College?
Hey Jonathan, I'm not too sure about returning yet because I have a lot going on. Luckily, I can reapply and write a letter to someone in the leadership team and return down the road if I choose to, so I don't feel pressure to decide now or soon. Right now, school doesn't feel like a priority, though I don't regret going to South College. I didn't love all the academic writing, but I learned a lot from the process of doing it. I teach research as one of my jobs, and I feel much more well-versed in the area after doing so many annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, position papers, and research papers. I also gained new discipline-specific knowledge, particularly in Adult Education. Prior to this, I didn't have much knowledge about Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which was emphasized in my specialization. The coursework gave me good perspective. And, I deepened my understanding of Competency-Based Education (CBE) while being a CBE student outside of WGU. It was an interesting experience I'd say.
And Jonathan, you can check the pinned comment on my video titled "Number of Assignments at a Doctoral Level (South College) vs. Masters (WGU)". I detail my experience with the EdD assignments at South College. I write about assignment types and how involved they are.
Much love and best of luck. I recently started my WGU journey and plan to pursue a DBA at South College. Your videos have done wonders in giving me the courage to follow this path, and I wanted to let you know we appreciate you for what you do.
You have given us a wealth of knowledge. Your videos encouraged me to go back to school and get my bachelor degree and I’m now in my masters degree. Thanks! Congrats on putting yourself first!
I appreciate you sharing that with me, thank you! Sometimes it's hard to gauge the impact of the videos, so I'm glad to know that they've helped others.
I truly appreciate all you have shared and can't wait when you decide to return. Wishing you all the best during your break. You have been a huge inspiration to so many, thank you for always being willing to help the rest of us with the reality of doing a doctorate. Thanks again!
Kudos to you for tending to your needs. Youve been a wealth of knowledge and inspiration that I'll utilize as I start my Doctoral journey at South on Feb 1. Continued success and I look forward to seeing some new videos from you post break.
I appreciate all your videos thus far. They have been invaluable. Take all the time you need without guilt. You have to do what's best for you! All the best! 💜
Thank you for all the information, it has clarified many questions I had. I heard in your video that you completed 8 courses in 6 months? Is this correct? and I wanted to know if you are taking both EdD and DBA? or Just EdD? and it is similar to DBA? Thank you in advance for your response
I did indeed complete that many EdD courses in under 6 months-8.5 courses actually. The EdD and DBA are similar CBE programs but have different courses. Feel free to check out the Facebook groups to read about people who have more recent direct experience navigating the programs, since I'm no longer enrolled.
The best part about this series is that despite how CBE can be completed faster, it shows how rigorous and exhausting it can still be trying to cram in that much information. I feel like this is a great testament to South's CBE program overall.
For sure, the process of accelerating seems thrilling but it's also full-on and tiring at times. Some of us accelerate for particular reasons, like financial limitations in my case, but it demands a level of intensity that can be challenging overtime. This is especially the case with a lot happening in life.
@@lifebyjustinAgreed I like CBE programs for the opposite reason, I had a demanding career and get short bursts when I can complete graduate work. That is where WGU was super helpful for me, for my first master's it took 3 years instead of two for my second one it took the full 2 years but ontime. For my last master's I am doing it will be slightly accerated but I plan on doing a doctorate at South in May and will be taking my time over 2 - 3 years to get it done which to me for a doctorate program is still accelerated but I am confident it will be rigorous regardless but I will also have enough time to get everything done.
@@bkgaming1961 Well there ya go, you showed how CBE can support a learner's needs and preferences. It gives people flexibility, which we could always use a bit more of :)
How was the 9th course? How many assignments are there? Is it similar to the previous lessons? I am about to start my 8th class this week(at 3 months 8 days). Also thanks for all your videos. Amazing work.
Nice job on making it to course 8 so efficiently! I enjoyed the parts of Course 9 I did. The methodologist who leads the course currently is well-versed in research and writing, and requires the assignments to be high quality. So, that means there's revisions to be made at times. It takes time to perfect all the research components, so it makes sense. It's similar to other courses but different because it requires more refinement. Hard to explain until you're in it, but you'll be there soon enough!
You have inspired me substantially I totally understand your decision you have to do what's best for Justin and no one else sending blessings your way and thank you for your transparency you have touched many people
@@TainaLatrices That's a wonderful message, thank you much, Taina! It's been such a nice feeling having all the support come my way. I've made videos to simply help others follow less conventional educational paths, and I'm glad they've done their job :)
Justin, I watched a few videos of yours, but I had a question. What are your thoughts on South College only being nationally accredited? WGU is regionally accredited + ABET accredited in fields like CS. What is your takeaway? Does the type of accreditation matter to employers you think, or are you just doing this Phd for your own enjoyment?
Hey! I didn't prioritize types of accreditation because my goal for pursuing the doctorate was mainly lifelong learning and a strong interest in CBE. If I were aiming to be an academic and wanted a professorship at an R1 university (or a U15 in Canada, where I live), accreditation and program reputation would have been much more relevant to my decision-making process. In my current line of work, a doctorate is not required, so the employer would not prioritize it.
I love CBE. I ended up going to an asynchronous (non-CBE) but still my-paceish with deadlines with another university and finished my doctorate. South tried to tell me I had to go in person, and, tried to charge me an in-person dorm fee and I was like nooo... And it took months to get this straightened out.
Curious, it sounds like you did 8 classes in 1 term? You gave an update on course load per class earlier. Could you give some insight on how many pages/assignments/time commitment the first 8 classes took and how you managed that time (if you haven’t already).
Hey Michael. Yes, I did about 8.5 courses in a term. If you check out my video titled "Number of Assignments at a Doctoral Level (South College) vs. Masters (WGU)," you'll find a pinned comment that includes my Q&A addressing common questions about my experience with assignments. There's a lot of detail there. Hopefully, that will address your questions!
You're entitled to a break. You did an awful lot in a very short period of time - I'd even argue that you did a little too much in too short of a time. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to catch up with you (I know that's what this is really all about 😂). Enjoy the break and best wishes on whatever you decide Justin.
Any considerations for returning soon? From watching your previous videos, it sounds like you're so close. Do you have any regrets pursuing the CBE EdD at South College?
Hey Jonathan, I'm not too sure about returning yet because I have a lot going on. Luckily, I can reapply and write a letter to someone in the leadership team and return down the road if I choose to, so I don't feel pressure to decide now or soon.
Right now, school doesn't feel like a priority, though I don't regret going to South College. I didn't love all the academic writing, but I learned a lot from the process of doing it. I teach research as one of my jobs, and I feel much more well-versed in the area after doing so many annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, position papers, and research papers.
I also gained new discipline-specific knowledge, particularly in Adult Education. Prior to this, I didn't have much knowledge about Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which was emphasized in my specialization. The coursework gave me good perspective. And, I deepened my understanding of Competency-Based Education (CBE) while being a CBE student outside of WGU. It was an interesting experience I'd say.
And Jonathan, you can check the pinned comment on my video titled "Number of Assignments at a Doctoral Level (South College) vs. Masters (WGU)". I detail my experience with the EdD assignments at South College. I write about assignment types and how involved they are.
Much love and best of luck. I recently started my WGU journey and plan to pursue a DBA at South College. Your videos have done wonders in giving me the courage to follow this path, and I wanted to let you know we appreciate you for what you do.
That's very thoughtful of you to share-thank you Edward! Best of luck on your academic journey. The WGU to South College route is a great one.
You have given us a wealth of knowledge. Your videos encouraged me to go back to school and get my bachelor degree and I’m now in my masters degree. Thanks! Congrats on putting yourself first!
I appreciate you sharing that with me, thank you! Sometimes it's hard to gauge the impact of the videos, so I'm glad to know that they've helped others.
I truly appreciate all you have shared and can't wait when you decide to return. Wishing you all the best during your break. You have been a huge inspiration to so many, thank you for always being willing to help the rest of us with the reality of doing a doctorate. Thanks again!
Christina, thank you for that! Really glad to know the videos have helped others :)
Kudos to you for tending to your needs. Youve been a wealth of knowledge and inspiration that I'll utilize as I start my Doctoral journey at South on Feb 1. Continued success and I look forward to seeing some new videos from you post break.
Thank you! I appreciate that comment. Glad that know your jumping onboard the South College bandwagon starting February.
Thank you for sharing your journey , I pray you can get back to it and complete this soon. Very insipiring.
I appreciate all your videos thus far. They have been invaluable. Take all the time you need without guilt. You have to do what's best for you! All the best! 💜
Thank you! I appreciate you sharing that Regal. I especially appreciate the "without guilt" piece.
Thank you for all the information, it has clarified many questions I had. I heard in your video that you completed 8 courses in 6 months? Is this correct? and I wanted to know if you are taking both EdD and DBA? or Just EdD? and it is similar to DBA?
Thank you in advance for your response
I did indeed complete that many EdD courses in under 6 months-8.5 courses actually. The EdD and DBA are similar CBE programs but have different courses. Feel free to check out the Facebook groups to read about people who have more recent direct experience navigating the programs, since I'm no longer enrolled.
The best part about this series is that despite how CBE can be completed faster, it shows how rigorous and exhausting it can still be trying to cram in that much information. I feel like this is a great testament to South's CBE program overall.
For sure, the process of accelerating seems thrilling but it's also full-on and tiring at times. Some of us accelerate for particular reasons, like financial limitations in my case, but it demands a level of intensity that can be challenging overtime. This is especially the case with a lot happening in life.
@@lifebyjustinAgreed I like CBE programs for the opposite reason, I had a demanding career and get short bursts when I can complete graduate work. That is where WGU was super helpful for me, for my first master's it took 3 years instead of two for my second one it took the full 2 years but ontime. For my last master's I am doing it will be slightly accerated but I plan on doing a doctorate at South in May and will be taking my time over 2 - 3 years to get it done which to me for a doctorate program is still accelerated but I am confident it will be rigorous regardless but I will also have enough time to get everything done.
@@bkgaming1961 Well there ya go, you showed how CBE can support a learner's needs and preferences. It gives people flexibility, which we could always use a bit more of :)
How was the 9th course? How many assignments are there? Is it similar to the previous lessons?
I am about to start my 8th class this week(at 3 months 8 days). Also thanks for all your videos. Amazing work.
Nice job on making it to course 8 so efficiently! I enjoyed the parts of Course 9 I did. The methodologist who leads the course currently is well-versed in research and writing, and requires the assignments to be high quality. So, that means there's revisions to be made at times. It takes time to perfect all the research components, so it makes sense. It's similar to other courses but different because it requires more refinement. Hard to explain until you're in it, but you'll be there soon enough!
@@lifebyjustin makes sense to me; I should be ready for many resubmissions. I hope to see you finish up your program when the times right!
@@xBBoyxGoten Or at least a few resubmissions. And thank you, I appreciate that!
You have inspired me substantially I totally understand your decision you have to do what's best for Justin and no one else sending blessings your way and thank you for your transparency you have touched many people
@@TainaLatrices That's a wonderful message, thank you much, Taina! It's been such a nice feeling having all the support come my way. I've made videos to simply help others follow less conventional educational paths, and I'm glad they've done their job :)
Justin, I watched a few videos of yours, but I had a question. What are your thoughts on South College only being nationally accredited? WGU is regionally accredited + ABET accredited in fields like CS. What is your takeaway? Does the type of accreditation matter to employers you think, or are you just doing this Phd for your own enjoyment?
Hey! I didn't prioritize types of accreditation because my goal for pursuing the doctorate was mainly lifelong learning and a strong interest in CBE. If I were aiming to be an academic and wanted a professorship at an R1 university (or a U15 in Canada, where I live), accreditation and program reputation would have been much more relevant to my decision-making process. In my current line of work, a doctorate is not required, so the employer would not prioritize it.
I love CBE. I ended up going to an asynchronous (non-CBE) but still my-paceish with deadlines with another university and finished my doctorate. South tried to tell me I had to go in person, and, tried to charge me an in-person dorm fee and I was like nooo... And it took months to get this straightened out.
Thank you for the information Justin.
So glad to hear from you and congratulations for choosing you. Prayers to you and your family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
That's very thoughtful, thank you! 💚
Curious, it sounds like you did 8 classes in 1 term?
You gave an update on course load per class earlier.
Could you give some insight on how many pages/assignments/time commitment the first 8 classes took and how you managed that time (if you haven’t already).
Hey Michael. Yes, I did about 8.5 courses in a term. If you check out my video titled "Number of Assignments at a Doctoral Level (South College) vs. Masters (WGU)," you'll find a pinned comment that includes my Q&A addressing common questions about my experience with assignments. There's a lot of detail there. Hopefully, that will address your questions!
Are the tests proctored?
There's no tests; only assignments. Most assignments are papers using APA formatting.
You're entitled to a break. You did an awful lot in a very short period of time - I'd even argue that you did a little too much in too short of a time.
I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to catch up with you (I know that's what this is really all about 😂).
Enjoy the break and best wishes on whatever you decide Justin.
Haha, yes, do some catchup. Maybe our paths at South College will cross down the road. And thanks Nelson-I appreciate the sentiment :)