ShotoJuku

[steelers]

I just read that Basket Weaver is going for the MS in Psychology from California Coast University like you. I read early on in your masters thread that you were anticipating up to 18 months to complete this, however it appears that you have been at it for only 6 months (Nov.-May) and are 2 courses shy. Are you really about to bust out an MS in a little over 6 months? Did you challenege any of the courses? Please give us the scoop. I will be graduating soon with a BS in Psych from Excelsior and I am intrigued about getting through an MS program like this as quick as possible.

[ShotoJuku]

Originally Posted by steelers

I just read that Basket Weaver is going for the MS in Psychology from California Coast University like you. I read early on in your masters thread that you were anticipating up to 18 months to complete this, however it appears that you have been at it for only 6 months (Nov.-May) and are 2 courses shy. Are you really about to bust out an MS in a little over 6 months? Did you challenege any of the courses? Please give us the scoop. I will be graduating soon with a BS in Psych from Excelsior and I am intrigued about getting through an MS program like this as quick as possible.

Yes, at first I was estimating, or at least giving myself 18 months to complete the program but have obviously increased my pace considerably. It is important to distinguish a few things.

One, I work tirelessly on these courses, more than I should but I want to get it behind me.

Two, my minor was Psych so like you with a major in Psych you will be well versed in the topic.

Three, as a LEO for 26+ years now I am quite familiar with the many aspects of Psychology from street experience and readily able to apply my experiences into my course work, especially all of the writing assignments.

Hardwork, dedicated effort, and experience allowed me to blast through this program at warp speed. At present I now estimate that I shall be done around Memorial Day or so.

[steelers]

Did you challenge any courses? Can you tell us about which courses you have taken and their level of difficulty? I'm so used to studying for exams that I don't know how I would fair taking traditional courses and doing homework, etc. IC has kind of been a security blanket for me. I have not done that stuff in about 12 years. I have taken the following UL Psych exams using IC exclusively:

GRE Psychology 590 (48th percentile) March, 2006

2007:
Abnormal Psych A
Adulthood & Aging A
Gerontology B
Research Methods A
Social Psych (next)

[ShotoJuku]

Originally Posted by steelers

Did you challenge any courses?

No challenge exams, I completed every course required.


Can you tell us about which courses you have taken and their level of difficulty?

Here is a list of the courses that I have taken and/or about to complete by May 31st.

GRM697 THE RESEARCH PROCESS
PSY501 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY503 HUMAN SEXUALITY
PSY505 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
PSY509 THEORIES OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
PSY511 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & THE LAW
PSY517 ALCOHOL AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PSY525 COUNSELING SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES
PSY527 ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES
PSY530 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
PSY540 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY550 GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY
PSY560 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

I would say that (speaking for me alone) they were of moderate difficulty.

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[Johanna]

Shoto,
How will your degree be marketable? I am trying to decide between Masters Social Work or Psych - but to sit for state boards in psych you need to have a PhD in my state. I would much rather go the psych route but can't yet envision going all the way to PhD. Is your program acredited?
Thanks, Johanna

[ShotoJuku]

Originally Posted by Johanna

Shoto,
How will your degree be marketable? It works for me in my current field (law enforcement) and will also provide me a spring board into counseling work in the public school system once I (finally) retire.

Is your program accredited? Yes, CCU is an NA school accredited through the DETC which is of course recognized by CHEA and the US DoEd.

Good Luck!

Thanks, Johanna

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