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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| College Courses | 1/25/2012 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: Can you take a freshman course in the sophomore or senior year if it's not a prerequisite for ... A: I really hate to answer in this way - but "it depends." Some colleges/university programs are set ... | ||
| Starting a new career | 1/12/2012 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I am a 59-year-old man. For 40 years, I had the same job; field/shop water meter repairman, water ... A: I took the liberty of stepping back and doing a little brainstorming...you say that you were laid ... | ||
| Courses | 12/24/2011 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: Cynthia I am looking for a way to spend my free time and am thinking about distance learning. I am ... A: Your comment leads me to believe you are a "lifelong learner." That is fantastic - and MIT can help ... | ||
| what major should i take ? | 3/1/2011 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I got my bachelor degree in applied linguistics in 1999 , then I stayed at home raising my children ... A: Let me say at the outset, education is powerful, but it is turbo-charged when coupled with ... | ||
| Which Professional Course? | 2/18/2011 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: Please could you advise me? I am currently working in the UK as a marketing and communications ... A: Here is a quick comparison of the two, copied with descriptions from their websites: CMI ... | ||
| What careers are marketable at age 55 | 2/6/2011 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I currently am managing an assembling line but see no advancement for me in this company. I was ... A: The medical field will continue to be an excellent choice, especially nursing. You mention medical ... | ||
| ms or mba | 9/28/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: i am a student of engineering .i am littel bit confused about my further education.i want to ask ... A: Your question is a little bit outside of my area of expertise, but I have an uncle who has a PhD in ... | ||
| Teaching English as a Second Language | 9/18/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: There is the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute nearby, or I could enroll in an online course. ... A: Linda, The question is slightly outside of my area of expertise, but I want to answer it to the ... | ||
| college credits | 9/16/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: I need to take 30 credits of english classes at any accredited university, in order to maintain my ... A: Steve, your question its a little outside my experience, but have you tried Western Governor's ... | ||
| back to college | 8/27/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: i want to go to college but my intrests are so wide and varied(example i like ancient world history ... A: Tony, My suggestion is that you attend a junior college for your associates degree and knock out ... | ||
| mini mba program | 8/26/2010 | Storm |
| Q: I would like to join a mini mba program, but I am having difficulties choosing which university to ... A: I suggest you weight the quality with the costs. Which one provides you with the coursework and ... | ||
| Financial aid for workshop training-- not a college | 8/3/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: I am interested in becoming an audio engineer, but I do not believe in traditional college and will ... A: I'm not really sure. Sometimes JobCorps, and other community based sponsors will fund alternate ... | ||
| fellowships | 7/2/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: I am a first year African American male student pursuing a Ed.D in Educational Leadership with a ... A: I'm not 100% sure on the fellowships for African Americans related to your specific degree, but I ... | ||
| MBA UK | 6/28/2010 | Storm |
| Q: I want to study MBA program from London School OF Business and Finance, LSBA MBA. It is 1yr program ... A: Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with educational administration in the UK, only in the US, so my ... | ||
| Online education | 6/26/2010 | Storm |
| Q: I'm 28 and have Asperger's Syndrome, and have never been able to go to a traditional college because ... A: No worries. There are accredited and recognized universities that offer financial aid for attending ... | ||
| choosing my major | 6/13/2010 | Storm |
| Q: what to choose for my 2nd major? im taking a bachelor degree in language (arabic). i would like to ... A: Since you've already completed the education core, I would suggest either sociology or psychology. ... | ||
| choosing my major | 6/13/2010 | Storm |
| Q: what to choose for my 2nd major? im taking a bachelor degree in language (arabic). i would like to ... A: If you are looking to interpret, translate and teach; I would choose Education either as a Major, ... | ||
| choosing my 2nd major | 6/13/2010 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: i intend to do a double major programme in my uni. im taking a bachelor degree in language (arabic). ... A: I believe that you may be missing one in your list - anthropology. Anthropology is the study of ... | ||
| choosing my major | 6/13/2010 | Storm |
| Q: what to choose for my 2nd major? im taking a bachelor degree in language (arabic). i would like to ... A: It depends on what you intend to do with your degree. If you are planning on working in a career ... | ||
| Ashworth college | 6/13/2010 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I have a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree but I am not employable due to my lack of experience in ... A: Both of these fields are essentially a "study of people." Working in public relations or advertising ... | ||
| Free College Credits for Military | 6/12/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: I am joining the military in August and wondering if I can get free CLEP exams? I am ready to take ... A: CLEP exams are free for active duty members of the United States military. All military service ... | ||
| CLEP study guides | 6/12/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: Any good online sites for CLEP study guides? A: Yes, and the one I am the most familiar with is the CLEPinfo site. You can check them out at: ... | ||
| Free Bible College | 6/12/2010 | Charlie Hirston |
| Q: Are there any online bible colleges that are affordable and self paced? A: Yes, and the one I am the most familiar with is Ames Bible College. You can check them out at: ... | ||
| Ashworth college | 6/12/2010 | Storm |
| Q: I have a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree but I am not employable due to my lack of experience in ... A: Unfortunately I'm unfamiliar with the educational and licensing laws in Canada but I may have a few ... | ||
| Ashworth college | 6/12/2010 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I have a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree but I am not employable due to my lack of experience in ... A: I am a little confused by your first paragraph as to why you are "not employable." If you have been ... | ||
| adult education | 6/8/2010 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: Is there grant money available for apprenticeship from non-accredited sources. I am a massage ... A: I am assuming you are asking about federal grant money...no, all institutions must be approved by ... | ||
| Free College Credits | 5/29/2010 | Storm |
| Q: Was wondering about a site I came across while searching for free college credits. I am handicapped ... A: I would be cautious when considering this program. There are many different ways of earning a ... | ||
| ayuda | 5/29/2010 | Storm |
| Q: It is not the same thing to read about one specific subject every day, over and over than taking a ... A: It isn't necessarily the same as "taking the course". You can prove that you have mastered a certain ... | ||
| Continuing education/ Choosing the right major | 4/6/2010 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I recently graduated with an associate's degree in Fashion Merchandising in New York and moved to ... A: You mention that the classes you took for your Associate's degree do not transfer. That is ... | ||
| Doctoral Scholarship in Education | 2/14/2010 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I will start my doctorate in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education ... A: I think you have missed most opportunities but can apply for next year. Here is a great funding ... | ||
| Adult/Continuing Education | 2/10/2010 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: Good day. I am a 38 year old father of one who is interested in going back to school to pursue ... A: Federal grant programs are contingent on more than just salary. You must fill out a FAFSA "Free ... | ||
| Doctoral studies | 1/5/2010 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I have a bachelor degree in Psychology and a Master degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Now ... A: Continuing your education is a great choice as you consider your career opportunities from middle ... | ||
| Returning to college after Divorce forced withdraw | 12/29/2009 | Mike Smith |
| Q: I was recently enrolled in college, undergraduate work moving thru my core classes with an undefined ... A: Write down your situation on paper. Sit down with a student councelor, or someone in financial aid. ... | ||
| defalted student loan want to finish | 11/25/2009 | Mike Smith |
| Q: I have defaulted on student loans (federal), I am a single mother with four children, I only need to ... A: When I was doing the job of Assistant Director I used to see people with the exact same problem. I ... | ||
| School | 11/17/2009 | Mike Smith |
| Q: im 21yrs old and ive been tryin to get my ged. but alot of people have told me that a high school ... A: At 21 I would go for the GED. Here is why. When you continue your schooling you will need a GED to ... | ||
| Is it to late get my GED and then get an AA degree in business | 11/9/2009 | Mike Smith |
| Q: Hi i'am 29 years old and just went back to school to get MY GED and then I plan to get a associate ... A: It is never to late. I was an Associate Director of a major college and when I attended classes I ... | ||
| Going to University at 43 | 10/20/2009 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I graduated high school in 1985 and went to a University for one year (a wasted year) immediately ... A: It's great that you are considering completing your education! Universities and colleges often have ... | ||
| Should I return to school to retrain? | 10/11/2009 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I graduated back in May of 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and eventually got my ... A: You have only been out of school a short time and considering your options for the future. It sounds ... | ||
| Grants and scholarships for Doctoral Degree | 9/27/2009 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: I am currently a doctoral student in the are of Educational Leadership (EdD program). I have ... A: Congrats on all of your successes! I suggest starting with your university to see if they have some ... | ||
| Adult literacy | 9/22/2009 | Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe |
| Q: Wolfe, I have a friend and I would like to help her learn to read. She is 55 and because of ... A: I think it is honorable that you are looking for ways to help your friend. Having worked with ... | ||
Dr. Cynthia J. Wolfe
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Expertise
Let me help you with questions about adult education and continuing education programs. If you are looking for a program or have questions about adult education in general, I can guide you. If you are a teacher looking for new ideas or methods, I can help. I have resources and ideas to share. I am a member of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), a professional organization devoted to the recognition that business education competencies are essential for all individuals in today's fast-changing society.
Experience
I am an instructor at the University of Phoenix, working in online and classroom modalities. I earned my PhD in Business Administration from Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ. My MBA is from Troy University, 2001, and I have a BS, Environmental Science, from Troy University, 1980. Read about my experiences as an online student at my blog thinkPhD.
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Delta Mu Delta National Business Honor Society; NBEA; Golden Key Honour Society
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Education/Credentials
PhD Business Administration - Management, Northcentral University; MBA Troy University, Phenix City, AL; BS Environmental Science, Troy University, Troy, AL; APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
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