USASMA: Should individuals receive a masters degree upon successful graduation?
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Thank you all for the feedback. I just notice the mistake I made in my original question. I meant to take out "masters" and just state, "...receive a degree upon...." With the career experience and training that Sergeants Major receive, I would like to see a course for them or even MSGs to afford them opportunities to earn a degree upon completion.
Yes, it builds character and says a lot about an individual that can complete a degree while holding demanding positions, but outside of their Army careers for those that have worked, 20+, 25+, 30+ years, what is another benefit. In a career map, it shows what we should strive to attain, why not have a specific course, that NCOs could compete for, be selected for, and upon completion, would earn a degree? Different levels of degrees pending the course curriculum? Our leaders could work with the ACE to develop something, test it, and then send it up for approval/disapproval.
I'm not recommending this as a "handout" for senior NCOs, but possibly another aspiration to strive for to assist them outside the Army.