What type of degree, certification or education has your man received while in prison?

My man is about to start a Psychology degree. We have to pay for it because Fedz wont pay for it or give any aid what-so-ever!! :(

My guy got his Bachelors in...Human Services? Something along those lines. He's now working on his MBA and should be done by '07!

Another penpal just got his associates degree.

Another penpal is working on a vocational certification in something...I'm not digging through his letters to find out :)

The opportunities are out there, ya just have to search for 'em!

Peace...My beloved obtained his BA degree, quite a few cerificates and is now at Sing Sing for its Masters degree in theology.Blessings...

Do inmates pay full tuition?
My sweetheart has his BA prior too. He did get a certification in landscaping as well. He has a fairly good job there, paying more than $250 a month. Which is good I think compared to some of my penpals who are making about $50-60 a month.

Desil Machanics..And also A GED, before that..Anger management.Now he's attending Chapel..I'm so proud of him!!

Ray has gotten certification to be a legal assistant. He helps some of the guys there file appeals and other things for their cases. He is pretty good at it too. He says he wants to go to law school when he gets out.

Do inmates pay full tuition?
My sweetheart has his BA prior too. He did get a certification in landscaping as well. He has a fairly good job there, paying more than $250 a month. Which is good I think compared to some of my penpals who are making about $50-60 a month.
My man has to pay full tuition! :( Hes with the Fedz... But i thought that it was just standard for all inmates! I take it that i'm wrong?????? Me and his mum have to pay $2300 p/a for 3 years! Education is priceless, so i dont mind!

I paid for my education! You're very right... education is priceless and it's worth every penny I've spent (and will continue paying for the next 20+ years :P)

Lots of people complain about prison but it is what you make of it...and I'm thrilled to hear that many people are taking college classes, GED, personal development and vocational classes. They're simply bettering their future :)

Will has his GED and he is a certified landscaper, he is to close to comming home so they wont let him get any other degrees.

My husband earned his Associates Degree in Business about 8 years ago and he is currently working through a paralegal program in order to become a certified paralegal.

Moving this to the Education Inside Forum....they took out the education program where my hubby is at in Florida, no money they say :blah:

From reading this thread it looks like other states have some great opportunities. Mississippi doesn't offer much in the way of degrees. I think the only degree you can get in a Mississippi prison is discipleship.

To answer the question, my husband got his GED and is just finishing up horticulture.

My penpal has received his GED, an Associates in Psychology, just recently finished up to be certified in Auto Mechanic. And lets see...what else? <thinking> Heck, he has been down 10 years, he told me it took him 5 just to get Associates. He still has a long road ahead of him, so when he gets out he should be certified in just about EVERYTHING there is to offer.

My husband says that he as been trained and received a certificate for masonry. We both hope that this will help him land a good job that will help us to start living our dreams and make them a reality.

Ray has gotten certification to be a legal assistant. He helps some of the guys there file appeals and other things for their cases. He is pretty good at it too. He says he wants to go to law school when he gets out. My son has graduated high school before trouble, he is now entering the ander management area, after that I am trying to find a legal mailcoarse for him to take, any sugestions? Thanks Maria

just wandering... will he be able to practice law? with having a felony conviction?

My husband got his GED and certification in horticulture. He wants to pursue a BA in computer graphics design now.:)

:) My fiance has gotten his G.E.D , he has finished a fittness and aerobics course that he has a certificate on . He is also a fittness trainer now . He is now taking a coarse in which he is building homes . He also cuts hair , He is a licensed Barber . Had that before getting incarcerated . He is at Forrest City Arkansas Low .

My b/f while incarcerated has obtained many certifications some of them being a (C.F.T.) Certified FitnessTrainer (C.N.S.) Certified Nutrition Specialist (M.E.T.) Medical Exercise Therapist (C.B.B.I.) Certified Body Building Instructor (P.S.R.S.) Personal Strenght and Rehabilation Specialist. (A.F.T.) Advanced Fitness Trainer (M.F.T) Master Fitness Trainer (S.N.S.) Sports Nutrition Specialist. He obtained most of these certifications from (I.F.P.A.)International Fitness Professional Association. Plus he is currently enrolled in Penn State and going for a double B.S. in Kinesology and Human Development and Family Studies. He is hoping to open his own fitness center when released. :)

My husband got his GED and then went on to get a degree in Drafting and Design and now wants to persue a degree in computers.

My Husband Has Recieve Many Certificates In Bible Knowledge Studies, He Is Waiting To Hear About Him Starting His Ged Classes And He Looking In To Other Things

My son is on study release and is taking the HVAC program at a college next to his prison. We only pay for books, no tuition. He walks out of the prison each week day unescorted and returns each afternoon unescorted. It has been such a morale booster and blessing.:D

hey,
i was just wondering ...a friend of mine is 17 and was attending high school before being arrested. Now that he's in does he have to get his ged or can he get his diploma? He's learning a trade right now but I wa unsure whether or not prison's do diploma's or just ged. Any info on how the schooling in prisons works would be great!!
THANX!!:)

My man has received his GED. Right now he's taking college courses. And in the past he's taken all certificate classes his unit has to offer.

Now that he's in does he have to get his ged or can he get his diploma?


Check with the unit and see what they say or what's available. But as far as your question goes I've only known inmates to receive their GED. A GED isn't a bad thing either.

Mylus is certified in Child care.

I'm tryin to gather information so that my hubby can get a certificate in Landscaping of some type, as wel as an associates degree in business..... can someone help me out with some sites/locations that offer this to inmates? Thanks!!!

Hubby is working on a certification in Horticulture. He really seems to enjoy it, and I think he will do well with it. He has been in construction for over 30 years, so its nice to see the change. :)

My husband may do sometime in jail . he is down state DMCC he got his high school diploma and he also did 3 years of college out here. He would like to study law he was two felony right now can he study law and how can i enrol him in classes.
thank you

My husband has a BA in Psychology he received his degree from UNT
We both have BA's in Psychology and I have a degree in Science

Just a GED so far.....

Yeah... I figured they won't pay for anything. I just want to get my hubby some info so he can think about it, we can make arrangements, and he can keep moving forward with his education.... ya kno..... I've just been so busy - I figured if someone knew where I should try reaching out to for info - then it would save me a lot of time n keep him happy too!

Thanks for the info!

Thank you for the support!

SO TRUE! I agree!

I hear ya! It's tough - I seem to have a long road ahead too.... It's just great that he is into making something of his time and himself!

WoW! That's great!

Do inmates pay full tuition?
My sweetheart has his BA prior too. He did get a certification in landscaping as well. He has a fairly good job there, paying more than $250 a month. Which is good I think compared to some of my penpals who are making about $50-60 a month.

what kind of job does he have?

My son has a certificate in Motivation for Change, Victims Impact and will be taking his GED sometime this week! I am very proud of him because he has a severe traumatic brain injury and he is fighting to overcome it. Here in Georgia they don't offer to much as far a I can see. He would do more if he could.

What type of degree, certification or education has your man received while in prison?

Only thing they teach you down South in Arkansas is how to pick cotton and work out in the field like the slave days...I'm not kidding, that's what it reminded me of.

I agree that education is key. When I served time in Virgina, they ended the Pell grants for those who wanted to go to college. Inmates had to pay for their own education. I go to George Mason University now, and graduate next year. I know that my education will pay off. I was fortuante to have support to help me, but ALSO going to college has opened up the door to a lot of opportunities: book offers, lectures on crime, etc. Not all people on the inside can receive a college education on the inside, but it is good to know that they are at least attempting to obtain something to better themselves.

Brian

Brian.
Yea education is the key. It kills the shame and negative energy from prison. I also have a felony and education got me through the tough times. It opens door and some educated people are understanding. They look at what you have become and not the past. I find if you have a felony and no education, the offender will just land right back in. Plus, the degree tells people that you have alot to offer.

not sure if this has been mentioned or not. but why do all these men/women get degrees in such when more then likely they wont get hired because of their criminal background.

just wandering... will he be able to practice law? with having a felony conviction?


Highly unlikely. To practice law in America, you need a JD (which is 3 years after a BS/BA) or be old enough to have previously earned an LLB.

You also need to be admitted to the bar in a state (or fed). A felony conviction will make this EXCEPTIONALLY difficult because a felon is, by definition, someone guilty of a crime of moral turpitude...and attorneys are of course supposed to be "right as rain!"

However, you can still be elected president of the United States as a convicted felon (for real!).

March

my man has gotten his ged and is picking up a trade. not sure yet what it is, but hes got nothing but time.