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<p>I recently finished my Associates for General Studies. I want to continue on with my Bachelors. I have narrowed it down to three school. All of which are approved through GoArmyEd and offer essentially the same Majors. My dilemma is this though, I don't know what I want to pick for my major. Is there anyone else that has been in this same dilemma? How did you go about picking a major that you like? Which major do you feel would help most after the military? </p><p><br></p><p>My concern with degrees in technology is I've still got 13 years before I retire and technology will be A LOT different by then than what it is now so I'm leaning away from that. I like History but don't know much of anything I can do with a History degree. I could always become a teacher but i'd still have to do the student teaching and get the certifications after I retired so I'm on fence about that one as well. </p><p><br></p><p>Any advice or ideas how to pick a major would be greatly appreciated. All thoughts and input are welcome. </p>
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SSG,
My advice to you at this point would be to get a degree in a subject that you enjoy and will keep you engaged through the process. You state that you have at least 13 years until retirement and have no intention of getting out which means you should have plenty of time to work on a graduate degree as well. Your undergrad and graduate programs do not have to be linked. I got my undergrad degree in Liberal Arts because at the time, it was the best program that worked with my schedule. I am now in the process of getting my Masters of Science in Administration/Human Resources.
I would look at the bachelor's degree as a professional development tool right now as opposed to a "what will be relevant in 13 years" tool. Whether some Soldiers like it or not, the degree will help you set yourself apart from your peers and give you and potentially give you an edge when you are eligible for SFC. Personally, I think the most important aspect for now is picking a reputable school. I have always looked for programs offered by schools that had a brick and mortar reputation as opposed to an online/business park reputation. Personal preference...not a knock on any particular online institution. It's just that now days, there are a ton of online programs offered by traditional colleges that have some sort of name recognition and right or wrong, I think there is value in that.
Whatever you decide, good luck and continue to drive on. Take care of your Soldiers, lead from the front, and provide them with the same opportunities that you are taking advantage of. It looks like you are on the right track.
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SSG Zachery Mitchell
SFC Silva,
Thank you for the feedback. It makes a lot of sense to look at that way. You are right, it is more of a professional development tool than anything else at this point.
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For a Bachelor's it's not hugely important what your major is in unless it is leading to a certification. Accounting and nursing would be an example. As for an IT degree, it will teach you the basics, but the civilian certifications are what will make you most desirable to an employer.
If you are planning on getting a Master's, many Master's programs will let you in without a bachelor in that field. Plus, you can always switch majors. If you haven't knocked out more than your 3rd year, then the switch wouldn't be very painful as the major core requirements you had already taken would most likely be applied toward electives.
If you are planning on getting a Master's, many Master's programs will let you in without a bachelor in that field. Plus, you can always switch majors. If you haven't knocked out more than your 3rd year, then the switch wouldn't be very painful as the major core requirements you had already taken would most likely be applied toward electives.
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Keep in mind that with the exception of specifically licensed professional engineering degrees, nursing degrees, and the like, most people end up studying something other than the major they originally declared / most people work outside their degree field.
Several intel agencies like people with history degrees because they understand what has already happened, they read carefully, analyze deeply, and write concise reports.
All that said, business degrees leading to masters level business degrees are said to provide perhaps broadest range of options for employment after degree completion.
What may matter more is the reputation of the school, the accreditation, and where possible the reputation and connections of concurrent students and college alumni.
What schools do you have in mind attending?
SSG Zachery Mitchell
Thank you for the feedback Ma'am. I am looking at American Military University, Southern New Hampshire University and Thomas Edison State College. All three are regionally accredited. I am looking mostly at those three because of the online programs they offer which work best with the Schedule I have as well as the convenience of online.
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This really surprises me. Can someone check this out and get back to me? Why would a school award units but no degree?
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