Comments | applyingtograd: grad school and online MS degrees

condenado in applyingtograd

grad school and online MS degrees

Aug 12, 2009 19:14

I have been working in the science field (environmental lab to be specific) for the past 5 years and although it has been quite the learning experience, I realized that professional growth in the science field becomes elusive if you're only armed with a bachelors degree. As such, I have decided to pursue graduate studies either in the biological ( Read more... )

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tisiphone August 13 2009, 03:57:25 UTC

I'm not a hard science major, but if you actually want to work in the sciences (as opposed to teach high school science or something, which I'd actually guess is what the online programs are aimed at), how are you going to gain the laboratory experience you need?

condenado August 13 2009, 06:10:54 UTC

i have been working in the science field and I am very fortunate to have gained the experience that I have. I was thinking of the online education as a supplement to the things I am working on now and perhaps use it as an added credential to move up the ranks.

I do intend at some point to teach on the side so at the very least it may be of benefit (at least that's what I'm hoping for)

tisiphone August 14 2009, 00:45:12 UTC

The problem with this is that industry experience is not the same as what you get in academia. Yes, you have the techniques necessary to do the work but you need to develop your skills as a researcher ( ... )

narfenugen August 13 2009, 07:42:56 UTC

One of my friends needed a master's to get a permanent position working for a federal agency. He couldn't find a M.S. program that suited his needs. He also needed to work full time while going to grad school. At the time, his job was in a small, isolated town without a university. So he did a MNR (Master of Natural Resources) at University of Idaho. He did most of his degree online and spent one semester on the campus. He's got his permanent full-time job now that he has that degree. I don't know if that is something that would work for you or you'd be interested in. But I do know that program can be done at least mostly online if not completely. http://www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/mnr

crazypumpkin August 15 2009, 22:46:32 UTC

A few things to keep in mind ( ... )