Masters first?

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by David H. Wilson, Jan 28, 2002.

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  1. David H. Wilson

    David H. Wilson New Member

    Should one get a Masters before one gets a Bachelors degree, if one can??

    Dave

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  2. duff

    duff New Member

    This is not possible. There are some cases where you can pursue both at the same time but you can't receive a Masters without a Bachelors.
     
  3. DaveHayden

    DaveHayden New Member

    Nah, don't be a slow achiever start with the Phd. Actually there are some Masters you can complete without a Bachelors such as the Heriot Watt MBA. It would seem wiser to complete a BA or BS first.

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    Dave Hayden
     
  4. Mike Albrecht

    Mike Albrecht New Member

    If you want to really push it, go for a DL JD. Allyou need tis 60 Semester hours or 90 quater hours from most Cal Bar and correspondence programs.
     
  5. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    As mentioned previously, there are schools where you can leapfrog directly to a Master's degree, such as Heriot-Watt and (I believe) US Open University. However, I wouldn't recommend it for most people.

    Depending on what your goals are, the lack of an undergraduate degree might be hard to explain to prospective employers, or especially to academia if you decide to go on for a doctorate.

    My advice is to build a solid foundation (undergrad degree) before you start putting on the addition (Master's).


    Bruce
     

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