Has any ever done two different degree programs in the Service?

2020-04-30T21:24:26-04:00

Hear me out.
My idea is that ima continue to use TA for my current degree. Since I have untill 2027 I can slow roll that with TA.
My second degree program is going to be an Associate in biology at pierce college. So I can transfer and go to UW-Tacoma.
Has anyone ever worked with or knew someone who has done two at a time?
Yes I know this would be course overload and such, but I’m up for the challenge

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2020 9:31 PM

2020-04-30T21:31:46-04:00

I’m doing a dual major, it’s gonna take more time because you are going to max your TA super fast.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Apr 30 at 2020 10:14 PM

2020-04-30T22:14:54-04:00

People do it all the time, it is all about how determined you want to be. I do recommend that in all communications you get into the habit of using proper grammar and spelling as it will make the process easier. I am sure you quickly typed that up and I am by no means the English police but habits you start early tend to remain.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2020 10:29 PM

2020-04-30T22:29:05-04:00

My question is why get an Associates if you're already working a different degree? Remember the rules for TA - you can use it for a Professional/Technical Certificate, 1 Associates, 1 Bachelor's, and 1 Master's. Once you reach each level you can't go backwards (save for the cert, it's separate). Example: I did my Bachelor's and Master's with TA, I never did an Associates, but I cannot go back and do an Associates now.
Do you really want to rack up student loans for an Associates as well? Because there aren't many Master's programs where TA comes even close to covering, which is going to be even more student loans.
Two different programs while still being proficient at your job, taking care of home life, and having time for fun (it's necessary to unwind) - can be done, but man you're gonna be busy.
I'd recommend instead of two different programs you either stick with just the TA, or if you insist on taking loans use it to speed up the degree you're using TA on.
You can always tap your GI Bill to cover what TA won't as well.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 1 at 2020 12:18 AM

2020-05-01T00:18:42-04:00

Forget about accumulating AA degrees. Save time and effort by concentrating on only courses that are transferable to a ‘name’ college. After you receive a ‘Bachelors’, then concentrate on an accredited masters program, again from a ‘name’ college.

Recruiters for the civy side can be difficult and Choosy! Impressions are formed by your CV!

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made May 1 at 2020 12:54 AM

2020-05-01T00:54:13-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member it appears to be an ambitious program. Looking at your profile it says you have a bachelors degree in art management. It seems to me you would be better served working on a masters degree. If TA will cover master’s level courses then that might be the best way to go. If you plan on leaving the Army at the end of your current contract a master’s degree in management would be a definite plus on your resume. Don’t see how biology fits in unless you plan on switching career paths to research, teaching, or premed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2020 2:23 AM

2020-05-01T02:23:55-04:00

It's a whole lot of mixed up crap.

If I understand correctly you think that you're going to do G2G ADO for a second bachelor? You think you need a specific Associate for a specific Bachelor?
The simpler method is either use your current Associate for any bachelor or if you have a bachelor then use it for a Master degree. Of course, if you have a bachelor degree you could just go to OCS and use your TA for a masters after.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2020 2:22 AM

2020-05-13T02:22:36-04:00

That's what I'm doing, I'm at JBLM attending pierce college and pursuing both liberal arts DTA and General Technology. I'm trying to transfer to Penn State Uni for the data science degree. In order to use TA for multiple degrees, you just gotta find a college/university that allows you to use the same credits for other degree plans, that way you can set the main degree plan on you Goarmyed account and at the same time, knock out the courses that both satisfy both degrees. After DOD recognizes that you are graduating your primary degree, you can ask your advisors to set you up for graduation for the other degree (this portion is just you and your college, no Army). You can do the same with Bachelor's degrees, but the hard part is finding a decent university that offers credit bank systems for multiple degrees. I do not know this works with master's tho.