Capitalization question for cover letters. [more inside]
posted by roxie5 on Dec 30, 2009 - 9 answers

So, I'm at a transition point in my life. A bunch of things are ending and a bunch of things are beginning. Seems like a good time to finally get around to finishing that degree. Only question is, which degree? [more inside]
posted by 256 on Dec 1, 2009 - 7 answers

What can a mid-career person (me) do for a year in a new city (Denver) that will be productive in the 12 months or so spent there? Are there Master's programs that you can either complete in one year, or spend a year on-site and then finish while living elsewhere? Or is something else a better option? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2009 - 5 answers

How worthwhile is it, careerwise, to pursue a second Master's degree? [more inside]
posted by mirepoix on Nov 18, 2009 - 4 answers

What can I do with an business degree if I don't want to work in a typical business setting? [more inside]
posted by bobber on Nov 16, 2009 - 2 answers

How are things looking for Electrical Engineers? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Nov 13, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm a high school student interested in a career in marketing, how do I get there and what is the job like? [more inside]
posted by kylej on Nov 7, 2009 - 12 answers

MS in Finance: Is there a list of top ranking schools for a MS in Finance? [more inside]
posted by telsa on Oct 29, 2009 - 4 answers

Is a BS degree a BS degree, or are there "lesser" degrees - I don't even know how to ask this. I'll try, though. [more inside]
posted by ctmf on Oct 28, 2009 - 14 answers

After getting laid off recently, I decided to enroll in a BFA program for graphic design, even though I am a grown up with a BA from a liberal arts university. Should I actually earn the degree or just use the classes to build a portfolio? [more inside]
posted by AtomicBee on Oct 23, 2009 - 7 answers

I just complete a two year technical degree, now I find that I am un-happy with my future job and that the economic outlook for work is terrible. I want to find something that will use my skills and education as leverage for an assortment of different careers. Are there website(s) that can compute this for me? could you suggest for me some occupations given a brief description (inside)... [more inside]
posted by audio on Oct 18, 2009 - 7 answers

I find myself increasingly unhappy about the fact that I'm not a music major... but what can I do with a music degree, really? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2009 - 34 answers

I want to be a counselor in clinics and/or hospitals. What degree do I need to get? [more inside]
posted by GarotaDaCidade on Sep 3, 2009 - 9 answers

My signifigant other is on permanent disability. I just started college as a full-time student myself. I am going to jr college. Paid for tuition and books via Pell Grant, and using the remainder of loans plus s.o.'s disability payments to cover living expenses-- as you can imagine it's tight but we're making do so far. Significant other wants to get a BS in photography. Is Art institute of Pittsburgh right place? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

A year away from graduating my BA in history, what next? Is a Masters the right course for me? [more inside]
posted by tumples on Aug 21, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking for light, sociological holiday reading material... [more inside]
posted by FuckingAwesome on Jul 31, 2009 - 13 answers

How does a history major get a job in IT? If you work in IT or as a programmer, but have a degree in an unrelated field, how did you transition into tech? [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig on Jul 18, 2009 - 21 answers

Wondering how to swing my progress in school on my resume/cover letter. [more inside]
posted by disaster77 on Jul 8, 2009 - 6 answers

If someone has a 2002 college degree in Communications from a pretty good school, yet only achieved a 2.49 instead of the minimum of 2.5 now required to get into a teaching program, is it possible to go back and get another degree (in, say, history because the student had many courses in that subject) from the same or another school, just adding on the extra few courses and thus raising the GPA to an acceptable level? If not, is there any way to boost a low GPA now aithout spending another 4 years in college???
posted by mmf on Jun 12, 2009 - 4 answers

My boyfriend is hoping to find a really nice online programming study that results in a Bachelor's degree - his goal is to work on games, but we figure that non-game-based online schools could be just as helpful, and cost-effective. (Learn normal programming, and then just adjust courseload later on to take a couple of game programming classes and take a lot of C++ and usual game languages.) Does anyone have recommendations for such online study programs? [more inside]
posted by Bakuun on May 7, 2009 - 5 answers

George Washington University has a Masters in Professional Studies in Political Management. Great, except for being a Masters in Professional Studies. I want to do an MA or MS degree with classes in political management, speechwriting, and fundraising. Any other places you can suggest that are in the DC Metro/Northeast USA area?
posted by parmanparman on Apr 29, 2009 - 5 answers

(Canadian) Law School Question: Will a bachelors degree with a high GPA qualify me for most law schools, or do I need to pursue an honours bachelors degree? [more inside]
posted by smitt on Apr 22, 2009 - 13 answers

Is it worth it for a foreign parent to squeeze his budget to manage very expensive undergraduate educations for his children in elite American schools? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Apr 17, 2009 - 28 answers

Can a modestly successful software developer with a two year diploma and 11 years experience designing and developing fairly complex software systems qualify for a masters program in comp sci? [more inside]
posted by C.Batt on Mar 13, 2009 - 12 answers

I might like to go back to college - and then to chiropractic school. Help? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Feb 11, 2009 - 12 answers

What steps did you take to prepare for and ultimately land your IT leadership position? [more inside]
posted by Silvertree on Feb 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Are college diplomas public record? Are transcripts the only method of proof of college work completed? Don't some web sites have a listing of names of the graduates of that year? [more inside]
posted by ilovehistory on Jan 28, 2009 - 7 answers

I have an associate's degree in my country, and I'm moving to the U.S. later this year (California). What are the options for continuing with my education in the States?
posted by dcrocha on Jan 4, 2009 - 5 answers

What's an unbiased resource for checking out the value of credentials obtained through an online degree or distance learning program? [more inside]
posted by gm2007 on Dec 28, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for an online accredited MSW program or an MSW program that will all me to use my 30 years of work experience toward the degree. Does anyone know of one? Emphasis...it must be an accredited program.
posted by Jandasmo on Dec 27, 2008 - 4 answers

My future as a graphic designer: Stay in Chicago, or move to New York? [more inside]
posted by buriednexttoyou on Dec 22, 2008 - 10 answers

Given the never ending stream of bad news coming from print media companies, what is the realistic job outlook for a college student who will be graduating with an undergrad print journalism degree in the next 1-2 years? In other words, am I completely screwed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2008 - 28 answers

Can you tell me about graduate programs in higher education administration that focus on leadership and administration of vocational/applied sciences colleges (like Hogescholen or polytechnic universities) and applied arts institutes (like California College of the Arts or the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design)? Location can be anywhere but teaching must be in English. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Dec 1, 2008 - 5 answers

This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths. [more inside]
posted by msposner on Nov 11, 2008 - 3 answers

I recently got a job in a pre-sales position, and I'm a bit worried that it isn't going to work out. What else can I do with my English degree and skills, especially in this economy that does *not* involve going back to school? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Nov 11, 2008 - 12 answers

Running in circles. Please help me with my anxiety/college/insurance/life in general questions- juicy details inside. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Nov 7, 2008 - 5 answers

What do you think of when you hear the term "for-profit university"? [more inside]
posted by eleeri on Nov 6, 2008 - 64 answers

How do I best explain to my employer, a prestigious & expensive American Ivy League school, that I won't be taking advantage of the incomparable tuition discount and will instead finish my masters with a small-but-well-regarded British polytechnic? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2008 - 7 answers

What are the best ways to encourage audience participation and reception of potentially boring presentations? I have two presentations late November / early December and want to keep people alert and do a memorable presentation. What tricks did the best / most memorable presentations you have seen use? [more inside]
posted by philsi on Oct 28, 2008 - 15 answers

Distant Education Recommendations? (esp ones that offer IT BA Programs) I'm looking for any distance education that has teachers, councilors and staff that CARE. A program new or old that is high tech and streaming video feed of lectures would be nice. If you received some distance education that is worth mentioning and you've enjoyed it or even better you've done 2 different schools online. PLEASE LET ME KNOW! Thanks. [more inside]
posted by premo on Oct 15, 2008 - 4 answers

What skills or subjects or topics or experiences -- not just academic but professional, social, and even personal -- do you wish you had learned or acquired in college? [more inside]
posted by adamrobinson on Oct 14, 2008 - 29 answers

I am looking for an article or a study, which I only dimly remember, that was a statistical/demographic account of which USA states had in-migration or out-migration of people with college degrees. [more inside]
posted by Mr. Justice on Sep 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Is it better to get any degree or to get the degree that I want? I'm about to start my senior year of college but I find myself wanting to switch majors! What to do? [more inside]
posted by Theloupgarou on Aug 17, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I practice law...without a law degree? (WAY more inside...sorry) [more inside]
posted by hal_c_on on Aug 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Are there any reputable online degrees? I'm mostly interested in doing an online degree in web design or marketing/advertising. I already have traditional B.A. and M.A. degrees in a different field (international affairs and economics). [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Jul 30, 2008 - 12 answers

What topics are covered in ethnomusicology? What sorts of courses do ethnomusicology majors usually require? What do people with ethnomusicology degrees usually end up doing? (Much more inside) [more inside]
posted by Vic Morrow's Personal Vietnam on Jul 23, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm getting a law degree but I hate being adversarial. Any ideas for something fun to do with this degree? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 18, 2008 - 22 answers

I'm sick of my cubicle - I need advice on how to go about obtaining a career in a National Park. What degree is most useful? Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by Alpenglow on Jul 7, 2008 - 21 answers

I am switching from full-time college with a part-time job to part-time college with a full-time job to gain more experience. I'm in the Web software development industry. How do I keep motivated and not get discouraged? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 2, 2008 - 4 answers

I am a library director who definitely needs a change of job (possibly a change of career) but I am stumped as to how to convince employers outside the library world that I am willing, able and sometimes more than qualified to do a job that doesn't necessarily involve books/libraries/IT maintenance. Can anyone share examples of how to convince employers you are qualified for something different? [more inside]
posted by MeetCleaverTheatre on Jun 5, 2008 - 7 answers