Posted on Oct 22, 2015
Pursue a masters degree or get a second bachelors?
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I obtained my BS/CJ last summer and have enrolled in the masters program. Is this a good decision or should I look into another degree program.
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If you are going in different directions then you future job then get a different degree!
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I would say it depends on whether you wish to achieve higher success in your job using your Bachelor's or you wish to go off into a completely new field. If you wish to rise to the top of your job in the Criminal Justice field or to teach then go for the Masters. If you wish to change jobs and find a new area of expertise then go for a double B.A.
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Master in what and BS in what? that are some very important details there. Your future career goals also make a different of what you want to study too...
I can only speak for myself, I am an engineer, so going master will only lead to two reason, 1)better my knowledge, 2) going into researching. It will not help me on my current career at all, beside getting a PE.
Now if I want to leave engineering and go for a medical field? I will need to study a whole new BS degree.
But also consider one thing, I got a BS/Mechanical Engineering, I can go for a different master degree than engineering.
I can only speak for myself, I am an engineer, so going master will only lead to two reason, 1)better my knowledge, 2) going into researching. It will not help me on my current career at all, beside getting a PE.
Now if I want to leave engineering and go for a medical field? I will need to study a whole new BS degree.
But also consider one thing, I got a BS/Mechanical Engineering, I can go for a different master degree than engineering.
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I am currently enrolled at Univeristy of FairFax to get a MS in Information Technology in Cyber Crime. This is where CSM, LTC, Command Staff goes and companies find their next set of employees after military. I am also on LinkedIn the Professional site for vetting. This is how I teach the new employees at Hewlett Packard what we in the military our standards are.
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SGT Robert Zuniga
It really depends on what your career goals are.
If to get promoted to the upper realm of your field a Master's is required/expected go for it.
What are your goals if you don't mind my asking?
It really depends on what your career goals are.
If to get promoted to the upper realm of your field a Master's is required/expected go for it.
What are your goals if you don't mind my asking?
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SGT Robert Zuniga
Not really sure at this point. I am a k9 handler so that will keep me tied up for a few more years. I am going to use this time for education and improving my supervisor score. I miss the old military mindset where someone can tell me what to do and where to go.
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PO1 John Miller
SGT Robert Zuniga
I would think that a Master's would probably help you if you want to get promoted into that supervisor position since that seems to be your immediate goal. I'm sure rank promotions in your department are also based somewhat upon your level of education as well.
I would think that a Master's would probably help you if you want to get promoted into that supervisor position since that seems to be your immediate goal. I'm sure rank promotions in your department are also based somewhat upon your level of education as well.
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I think going to the next level is very wise of you. However, a second bachelor’s degree is fine if you are completely switching careers.
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