Re: 911:: 911 Educational Opportunities

[Guest guest]

Ok I read over their website... it seems a little fake to me. I just

didnt get the feeling of validity. I am curious what others think?'

> Here is some information that everyone in the group may find

> beneficial.

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> Public Safety Technical Institute

> Opens Virtual Campus

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> The new Public Safety Technical Institute, located in Wilmington, NC

> opened its virtual campus doors February 1st, 2004, and presently is

> inviting 911 professionals to find out more information about earning

> their Career Diploma, Associates or Bachelors Degree in 911 Public

> Safety Communications.

[Guest guest]

I previously checked their web site out myself. Looks interesting, maybe

something I'll follow up on at a later date. I do know myself after being

involved in 911 for 10 years years that I've gained enough experience for a

degree without having to spend years in a text book. Plus, I think I can

challenge the exam and pass....I guess we will see....

Good luck.......

[Guest guest]

That is pretty much what I got from it as well. Not to mention they

actually advise you not to call them, but if you need to contact them

you MUST do it by email. I guess they did us a favor and saved us some

money from having to call internationally... LOL. There were tons of

red flags that went up going through their website.

You know if you think about it, the majority of us here have tons of

experience, we could design our own website and offer to print

certificates to people for just listening to us talk.

In actually this COULD BE real, but my instincts say its not. I am with

you, I'll pass.

> " The degree programs offered at Public Safety Technical Institute are

> not

> designed to be used for admittance to a graduate school or to meet any

> particular licensing or accreditation standards. If you are seeking a

> degree

> for licensing purposes, PSTI advises you to check with that licensing

> body

> or association to determine if that degree would be accepted. "

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> So if I'm reading this right it means you pay them money and you get a

> piece

> of paper that isn't worth a hill of beans.

> I think I'll pass.

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[Guest guest]

I agree something just doesn't feel right request more information about

to make an informed opinion

Tom

East Central Illinois

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/19/04 11:46:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jtkjones@... writes:

I wasn't impressed either with the first impressions

I agree with everyone. What sinched it for me is I read their information

under the Accreditation link. Check it out yourself..

http://www.ps-ti.com/Accredidation.html

Toni Wyman, CTO /Tactical Dispatcher

Gwinnett County Police Department

Lawrenceville, GA

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