Second Bachelors after Masters

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Pelican, Apr 11, 2011.

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  1. Pelican

    Pelican Member

    I completed a BA some years ago and will finish an MEd in another 2 years.
    Both of these degrees are from brick-and-mortar public universities in the US.

    As I've been studying Chinese for many years, I'm considering completing a second BA in East Asian Languages and Literature via correspondence course from some Chinese university. It could take 4 or 5 years to finish a program and it seems like they follows the UK's system of 3 years + a BA Honors.

    I want to study this simply because I enjoy the subject and I think working with some professors will be better than self-study, but I can see myself using it for career purposes too, such as a teaching endorsement in Chinese. I've read some posts on this and other sites suggesting that completing multiple Master's is okay, but one should only get 1 bachelor's. Furthermore, some suggest that a degree from a developing country could tarnish an otherwise strong resume. What do you think?
     
  2. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    I have several thoughts:

    I'd recommend earning a second Masters rather than a second Bachelors (don't go backwards).
    Don't worry too much about where the school is located (look at UNISA and University of New England (Australia)).
    If you find a Chinese university that will allow DL from the USA please let us know.
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  3. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    I agree with Kizmet; there is no reason to earn a second BA unless you just want to do it for personal interest. Two bachelor's degrees does nothing for a resume, in my opinion. A second master's looks better. How about an EdS degree after your master's. Of course, an EdS specializing in Chinese is probably nonexistent.

    About a degree from China, it would not be a good except for one important fact; you want a degree in the Chinese language. I don't know much about their universities, so this is all supposition, but a degree in Chinese from a uni in China might make you look like more of an expert.
     
  4. BrandeX

    BrandeX New Member

    This.
    I don't know of a single institution in this country that has international DL yet.
    (But I'd like to find out more if there was.)
     
  5. AUTiger00

    AUTiger00 New Member

    I'd do a second masters as well. HES offers a ALM in Foreign Literate, Language and Culture if you can meet the residency requirements.
     
  6. NerdyMcGee

    NerdyMcGee New Member

    I hope it's okay that I'm resurrecting an old thread. :) Here's my story:

    I was originally an anthropology major. In total, I have 30+ undergraduate credits in anthropology. I ended up changing my major and transferring to another university that did not offer anthropology as a major. I graduated with a B.A. in another subject and kept anthropology as a minor. I'm currently in the process of applying to master's degree programs in my "new" field.

    Although I am (mostly) happy with the choices I've made for myself, there is still that nagging regret that I'll never have a degree in anthropology. To say "I was an anthro minor" seems like a significant understatement. I recently stumbled upon TESC's B.A. in Anthropology. It appears I've, more or less, already earned their degree. Because this would be my second bachelor's degree, I think I would have to complete 24 credits after my enrollment in the program. Eight classes and I'll have my anthropology B.A. Of course, my master's program takes priority. This is just a daydream for the time being. I guess I'm just curious if there's anyone else who feels these types of regrets. If you knew you were only eight classes from the degree that got away, would you go for it (even if it was a "step back" academically)?
     

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