12-25-2014, 06:16 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-25-2014, 06:28 AM by Lemurian_Spirit.)
Thanks bunches everyone,
With regards to Bricabrac's comments, I like the idea of seeing if my future company even wants me to have a master's before pursuing one. That way I can choose the right one. Most of the positions I've seen and applied for require a bachelors and prefer a master's (which tells me it is optional for now). I am now just over eleven years or so away from retirement, so in regards to where I want to be in ten years--my answer would be a year or so away from retirement. Also, I'm currently unemployed and don't have the funds to start a program now. I've applied for financial aid (potentially thinking of a master's at WGU on the advice of others on this forum), and am only eligible for a student loan. Again, being unemployed the last thing I want to do is incur even more debt than I already have. I'm also really hoping that I won't be unemployed for the year or so it would take for me to get a master's, since my rent just went up this month. I need to be working ASAP. Given that context, I really like the idea of letting the management of my next full-time job decide whether to pursue a master's at all, and if so, which master's to pursue.
Also, I just found this regarding MA vs. MS (though it doesn't mention MEd):
MA vs. MS
A Master of Arts program usually provides general knowledge in a specific program. Some institutions require MA students to have a concentration in order to obtain their degree. For example, if you want an MA in political science, you must have a concentration in economics, public policy or foreign affairs.
A Master of Science program is more specific. These programs have a heavy emphasis on a particular subject and are usually more hands-on. Getting a MS degree, depending on the school, may take longer than getting an MA degree because of the work you will need to do outside the classroom.
Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5798750_fastest-...egree.html
I really appreciate the help of those on this forum! Many thanks!
With regards to Bricabrac's comments, I like the idea of seeing if my future company even wants me to have a master's before pursuing one. That way I can choose the right one. Most of the positions I've seen and applied for require a bachelors and prefer a master's (which tells me it is optional for now). I am now just over eleven years or so away from retirement, so in regards to where I want to be in ten years--my answer would be a year or so away from retirement. Also, I'm currently unemployed and don't have the funds to start a program now. I've applied for financial aid (potentially thinking of a master's at WGU on the advice of others on this forum), and am only eligible for a student loan. Again, being unemployed the last thing I want to do is incur even more debt than I already have. I'm also really hoping that I won't be unemployed for the year or so it would take for me to get a master's, since my rent just went up this month. I need to be working ASAP. Given that context, I really like the idea of letting the management of my next full-time job decide whether to pursue a master's at all, and if so, which master's to pursue.
Also, I just found this regarding MA vs. MS (though it doesn't mention MEd):
MA vs. MS
A Master of Arts program usually provides general knowledge in a specific program. Some institutions require MA students to have a concentration in order to obtain their degree. For example, if you want an MA in political science, you must have a concentration in economics, public policy or foreign affairs.
A Master of Science program is more specific. These programs have a heavy emphasis on a particular subject and are usually more hands-on. Getting a MS degree, depending on the school, may take longer than getting an MA degree because of the work you will need to do outside the classroom.
Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5798750_fastest-...egree.html
I really appreciate the help of those on this forum! Many thanks!
CLEP Exams: College Mathematics 60, Natural Sciences 50, Social Sciences and History 63, Introduction to Educational Psychology 59
DSST Exams: Ethics in America 451, Business Ethics and Society 447, Technical Writing 65
Straighterline: Medical Terminology 97.13 %, Cultural Anthropology 86.00 %, Introduction to Religion 92.00 %, Introduction to Sociology 88.75 %, Business Ethics 84.00 %, Organizational Behavior 79.50 %, Introduction to Philosophy 92.80 %
FEMA: IS-00240.a Leadership and Influence, IS-00241.a Decision Making and Problem Solving, IS-00242.a Effective Communication, IS-00008.a Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow, IS-00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials, IS-00235.b Emergency Planning, IS-00301 Radiological Emergency Response, IS-00386 Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction, IS-00393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, IS-00394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster, IS-00346 Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel
DSST Exams: Ethics in America 451, Business Ethics and Society 447, Technical Writing 65
Straighterline: Medical Terminology 97.13 %, Cultural Anthropology 86.00 %, Introduction to Religion 92.00 %, Introduction to Sociology 88.75 %, Business Ethics 84.00 %, Organizational Behavior 79.50 %, Introduction to Philosophy 92.80 %
FEMA: IS-00240.a Leadership and Influence, IS-00241.a Decision Making and Problem Solving, IS-00242.a Effective Communication, IS-00008.a Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow, IS-00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials, IS-00235.b Emergency Planning, IS-00301 Radiological Emergency Response, IS-00386 Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction, IS-00393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, IS-00394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster, IS-00346 Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel
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