Re: State Vs. Private University

Michael Westfort (westfort@netcom.com)
Sun, 28 Jul 1996 23:52:58 EDT

Kevin Squires (squiresk@wangfed.com) wrote:
> What is your opinion on the effects of a terminal degree from a state
> versus private university in Technology Education as it relates to
> employment in academia? I have been reading the controversy over
> whether or not it is necessary to attend private colleges in order to be
> employable in higher ed. It seems to me the laws of supply and
> demand should be in place in the technology education field and that
> a degree from any school would be in demand. Any thoughts on the
> subject?

Yes Kevin,

I just finished the M.A. program at San Francisco State University and I
feel quite confident that I am employable. When I began the program I did
some comparison shopping between SFSU and the University of San Francisco:

Both schools have a Masters in Educational/Instructional Technology, both
are 30 credits, however SFSU was $110/credit while USF was $525/credit. I
laid both program descriptions side by side and both offered,essentially,
the same classes.

I worked at USF and attended SFSU and I felt that the people at San
Francisco State knew much more and utilized their facilites more effectively.

Definately take a good look at State Universities.

Feel free to email me with any questions.

Michael

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Michael Westfort
westfort@netcom.com