Teaching Weekends Schedule

[holly.romano]

Hello All.

 

I've applied to University of San Francisco's Student Affairs program, which is taught in a ‘teaching weekends’ format. I’ve done all the research and spoken with the school, so I have a good grasp on what to expect. Is anyone here enrolled in a similar program, as far as the teaching format goes. I’m interested in hearing what the teaching weekends are like from an actual student…

 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[iphi]

Hi,

 

Sorry I am late, but I attended a USF School of Ed Master's program and can help you with anything you may want to know. Teaching weekends were a bit difficult* for me because I (like many other students) work full time, as the program is not funded.. Are you interested in an MA or EdD?

 

*edit: by difficult I just mean workload-wise, the schedule was not usually too much of a problem.

Edited January 29, 2013 by iphi

[holly.romano]

HI Iphi,

 

Thanks for responding. I've applied to the MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs program. I've also applied to roughly all of the assistantships/internships they have posted on their website to assist in funding my education.

 

any insight would be very helpful.

 

thanks!

[iphi]

What kind of insight would you like? Most people in the program will be professional, working people. Don't expect to have a traditional graduate student experience or community - I don't know much about your program specifically, but most SoE programs have students who only come into USF for a day or possibly two evenings twice a month. The median age is much older (I'd say 35-ish) and most have families. Funding is also difficult to receive and usually rotates between people (i.e. don't expect to get it next semester because you had it last semester). Let me know if you have any other questions! I really loved my time at USF and would be really excited to continue my doctorate there. Unfortunately it's just not an option for me $$-wise.