My WGU Journey (8: Degree Plan & Progress Update)

[@billycovilla7241]

Hi there, your video is helpful, I start in Sept 1st. Wow didn't know you can move that fast through classes..

[@hello3angel]

That is awesome! What will you study? I'd say I have a huge advantage when it comes to moving through the classes quickly because of the school calendar leaving summers open for many teachers...although I do know that people finished the MBA program in one term, I believe working full-time. Crazy!

[@agigcbo]

There we go! You just answered my previous question. I'd like to know when you're back in session/working full-time how much of a difference you see in progress vs. summertime. I'm trying to measure my expectations for my first term only because I do a traditional 40 hours work and have an ~ hour or so commute one-way to/from work. Thus the measured expectations idea. I'm hoping to surprise myself though.

[@akeyser0629]

Do you get a pass/fail on individual assignments, or do you get percentage grades on those assignments?

[@hello3angel]

Andre Keyser Hi Andre! Ultimately, you get a pass/fail for each class. How the pass/fail is determined depends on the type of assignment. For performance tasks, your work is graded against a rubric with specific indicators that highlight what needs to be addressed in the assignment. They provide the rubric for you for each performance task so that you can double-check your work before submitting. For objective assessments, you do need to get a certain number of items on the test correct and meet a minimum percentage requirement in order to pass. Hope that helps!

[@akeyser0629]

Thanks!

[@ingram357]

How does the M.A.T. degree work if your undergraduate degree is not in the field you want to teach.? For instance if your B.S. is in business , but you want to teach Math.

[@hello3angel]

bigg dogg I think that largely depends on the state you’re wanting to work in and the school you’re applying to + what the requirements are within those entities. It’s possible to teach without a masters even if your undergraduate degree has nothing to do with teaching. Find out by asking schools in the area you are wanting to work in!