Explain.

As a current student in the program, one of the biggest cons is that it is not CEPH certified. However, you can still qualify to apply for the CPH exam to get your Certification of public health, like most CEPH graduates apply for. Another con is that the program is all PAs for their assessments, and it would be nice to have an OA every once in a while so that you don’t get burned out

Yes I believe so. As long as Uopeople is fully accredited. I have heard of peoeple transferring those credits to WGU, but I would double check with an enrollment counselor

@@arslanmalik-o3l First you’ll need to pick a program and make sure that you have all requirements needed for that program. Then you submit an application on WGU’s website. Sometimes throughout the year their application fee will be waived. For me, as soon as I submitted an application I received a phone call from the WGU admissions office. We set up an appointment for an interview with an enrollment counselor. At that appointment they interviewed me for the program and I was accepted. After that I was assigned an enrollment counselor and she helped me make sure I had all of the details for admissions taken care of, such as a start date, transcripts from other schools, financial aid, proof of identity and other documents. Once I had everything submitted I was assigned a mentor for my program.

@@ApartmentC6 I met with an instructor once, and it was when I didn’t pass an OA exam. Him and I reviewed key concepts and I was given additional assignments to complete before attempting the OA exam a second time. It was very beneficial, however I felt for all my other classes it was unnecessary to meet with instructors since I grasped the content pretty well. It was very motivating for my mentor to call me every week to check in on me.

​@@Knowledgeefficient thank you, it is taking me some time to get used to the idea of never interfacing with professors. I might be the one person who calls instructors just to talk things out.

@@corpuzone this university is perfect to “check the box” for holding a degree. Because of WGU I was able to get a promotion at work. The mentors are not strict necessarily, they just check up on you weekly to make sure you’re doing well. Also, in case you don’t like your mentor you can always request a new one.

@@Knowledgeefficient TY! 🙏

@@thesouthernmonarch most people consider classes that require PAs to be easier than OAs. On social media you can also read about other people’s experiences with your WGU program and see which classes will take more time than others.

@@ROLOGamingOfficial that’s fantastic! Which program are you in?

How long it take you?

To finish with Sofia learning

@@Knowledgeefficient The software engineering program.

@@julianherrera962 In sophia I did finished 15 classes (about 45 credits) in about than 3 months and halfr.

You got this! What program?

I'm also starting in September. Working towards my BA in Education.

@@crystalvieira1344 that is amazing! My sister did that program and now works as a professor at a community college

@@Knowledgeefficientwhat subject?

​@@crystalvieira1344I'm highly considering doing the same in math. How's the experience so far?

@@wanderlust2053 ​​⁠ I wrote an entire article on this that you can find in the Facebook group: WGU: Public Health. Even though it is not CEPH accredited you are still eligible for the public health certifications that many CEPH graduates seek after graduation such as CPH.

@@Knowledgeefficient Can you get a job as an epidemiologist without graduating from a CEPH accredited college?

@@wanderlust2053 While graduating from a CEPH accredited university is a common pathway to becoming an epidemiologist, it is not the only way. Many epidemiologists have degrees from non-CEPH accredited programs, though they might need to demonstrate their expertise through experience, certifications, or additional training. Some positions may also require certification from professional organizations like the Board of Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) or the American College of Epidemiology.

"Fully accredited" is deceiving. It's sort of accredited

@@wanderlust2053 I wrote an entire article on this that you can find in the Facebook group: WGU: Public Health. Even though it is not CEPH accredited you are still eligible for the public health certifications that many CEPH graduates seek after graduation such as CPH.

@@wanderlust2053 here’s just a little part from my article: “WGU's MPH program is not accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), which may pose an issue for some depending on your goals. But here's why you shouldn't worry: A massive reason for WGU's existence is to help those with experience in their field check all the boxes and meet the requirements for job positions and certifications. The primary reason WGU’s program lacks CEPH accreditation is the absence of a clinical component, which is a key requirement for CEPH-accredited programs. Keep in mind that most MPH graduates from CEPH-accredited programs use this accreditation to apply for the CPH exam to become Certified in Public Health and apply for other public health certifications (CHES, MCHES). However, going to WGU does not preclude you from pursuing these respected certifications in the field of public health. When combined with experience, graduates of WGU’s MPH program are completely eligible to take the exam for these certifications! CPH is one of the highest certifications you can receive in public health. There are 2 ways to become eligible for the CPH exam without CEPH accreditation”

@@Knowledgeefficient Thank you for the information. I have heard you cannot work for the CDC or government if your college is not CEPH accredited. I also heard you cannot get a doctorate.

Interesting

What in the world 🤯

Ehh they’re kind of similar. Still different though

Cool idea!

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!