Posted on Sep 7, 2015
What Master's degrees can one pursue with a History BA? I'm not interested in a teaching degree.
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I just graduated with a History BA this past Dec, I am about to PCS next month to Scott AFB Illinois and would like to know if anyone knows what degrees other that teaching degrees can be pursued with a BA in history. I have interests in museum curator, or ancient text curators, scholars, archeology. I do not want to teach simply because I do not have the patience required to deal with that. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
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First, I would say break the assumption that your BA and further degrees have to be affiliated.
In my case, my BA is in History. I then got two degrees (AA's) in Computer Programming and Database Management. Following that, I picked up a MS in Management and an MBA. My eventual PHD will likely be in Organizational Psychology or a related field. Though, if I win the lottery, it'll be in History!!!! (My objection isn't the patience, but the lack of $$$)
Second, don't automatically assume that you need an advanced degree to get into the field of your choice. This is more of a generic thing that I throw out, as people too often assume a degree is is needed. Your fields of interest are such that you probably do. Of the top of my head, I know that Johns Hopkins has an MA in Museum Curation.
Third, do extensive research on what fields interest you and you will often find ways to break in either without a degree or while getting a degree. You will often find that there are little-known creative ways of funding your dreams. In the case of my ex-wife, she was able to find an internship as a school psychologist at FULL salary as part of her Master's program. In her case, that was leveraged into a job that lasted for more than a decade.
In my case, my BA is in History. I then got two degrees (AA's) in Computer Programming and Database Management. Following that, I picked up a MS in Management and an MBA. My eventual PHD will likely be in Organizational Psychology or a related field. Though, if I win the lottery, it'll be in History!!!! (My objection isn't the patience, but the lack of $$$)
Second, don't automatically assume that you need an advanced degree to get into the field of your choice. This is more of a generic thing that I throw out, as people too often assume a degree is is needed. Your fields of interest are such that you probably do. Of the top of my head, I know that Johns Hopkins has an MA in Museum Curation.
Third, do extensive research on what fields interest you and you will often find ways to break in either without a degree or while getting a degree. You will often find that there are little-known creative ways of funding your dreams. In the case of my ex-wife, she was able to find an internship as a school psychologist at FULL salary as part of her Master's program. In her case, that was leveraged into a job that lasted for more than a decade.
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Cpl Randy W.
I couldn't agree more with this. I got my BS in Occupational Safety. Went to work for an Insurance company then back to get MS in Information Security. Still work in the Insurance industry but that part can change at any time. I find that unless you are teaching or your employer is paying for you to get a particular degree, you do yourself a disservice by not branching out at least a little.
Good luck in whatever you choose to study!
Good luck in whatever you choose to study!
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LTC Jason Mackay
I have to agree with LTC Stoneking, I have the trifecta of non related degrees: Bachelor of science in civil engineering, MA in National Security and Strategic Studies, and an MBA focused on Supply Chain Mgmt. I just need to become a PHysicians Assistant to round it out..
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LTC Jason Mackay
You may want to investigate an adjacent field that interests you to compliment the BA in History as SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. suggests (GIS Surveying) if you get in a niche part of the field, you may get snapped up as a low density specialist and be deemed irreplaceable by an employer, which could yield more satisfying opportunities to earn experience or specialized education.
Out of the misery of Civil Engineering, focused on structural engineering, my two semesters of land surveying are what I really remember and enjoyed.
Out of the misery of Civil Engineering, focused on structural engineering, my two semesters of land surveying are what I really remember and enjoyed.
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SMSgt David Zobel
Great response, Colonel. I would add that some level of passion and fascination attached to the choice brings much useful energy to the coursework.
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MSgt (Join to see) completely agree with LTC Stoneking. I would add, get involved with professional organizations in your field of interest. They are a great source of info, ideal for in-field networking and will help you hit the ground running when you ETS.
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MSgt (Join to see) these are some fields of study you can choose from.
https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=ba+history
https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=ba+history
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