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Q: Can I have a BS degree in IT and change careers into Health Informatics?
Can I get into a Masters program in Health Informatics if I have a BS degree in Information Technology? Would I have to take any other pre-requisite classes? I don't work in healthcare, but want to get into it.

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Q: What Can I Do With A Chemistry BS Degree?
So I'm a junior undergrad. Majoring in Chemistry and going for the BS degree. At first i thought i could get into pharmacy and make a decent salary. But pharmacy now seems like a dull job and uneventfull. What can i do with a Chemistry degree? I plan on taking my PCAT and taking a semester off getting some "outside experience" before applying to pharm school. So, what can i do with a Chem degree? Experts help please.

A: Education is the way for people to go forward. So you have the option to study further in Chemistry - Masters & PhD. This will open your field to go for Teaching & Research jobs. 2nd option - Chemists are badly required for jobs in Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical & Food Technology Industries, the job in this area is neither boring nor uneventful, all are testing and research work. The choice is yours & best wishes.

Q: what is the highest paying job starting out that requires a BS degree?
If I am going to do it again I want to do it for lots of money!!! So what is the highest paying salary for a job that I can get after I get the BS degree that is requires?

A: i think a teacher because my mom it two yrs ago and she earns 7000$ a month

Q: Can you become a counselor with a BS degree from an NA school?
Curious to know if a BS in Psychology from a nationally accredited college is worth anything in the real world. I am considering a degree from California Coast University, but their accreditation is only national and not regional. I would like to eventually work as a counselor with this degree in South Carolina. Surprisingly, I have heard nothing but great things about this school. I could not find a speck of dirt on the internet about them. Thanks for any input you may have.

A: "successfully complete a minimum of forty-eight graduate semester hours during a master's degree or higher degree program and have been awarded a graduate degree as provided in regulation. All course work, including any additional core coursework, must be taken at a college or university accredited by the Commission on the Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, one of its transferring regional associations, the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, or a post-degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or a regionally accredited institution of higher learning subsequent to receiving the graduate degree." California Coast University is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

Q: What are the best career opportunities for me if I have both a BS degree in Biochemistry and an MBA?
Earlier this year I received my BS degree in Biochemistry and am now applying to business graduate schools for my MBA. I love science and I'm completely fascinated with the business world. What lucrative jobs would be available to me during or after business school?

A: Eventually you may be able to get a job in technical management.

Q: What is the difference in a BA or BS degree for criminology or forensics?
I am about to finish my AAB degree and I am looking into degrees for BA or BS. I am unsure of what I want to go into but it's somewhere along the lines of crime scene investigations or forensics. Since I have been looking at schools, they have all these different types of degrees and that confuses me, especially since I don't know what they mean. Can someone tell me what the difference is and which one is better for those fields?!?!?

A: The difference is mainly what you need to get a degree and what the school wants to call it. A BS might have more science invlolved while a BA might be more theory. In the real world when you go out to get a job, I doubt it will make a difference if you have a BA or a BS, your skills and knowledge will matter far more.

Q: What avenue do I take to become an RN, or enter nursing if I already have an un-related BS degree?
I would like to get into the nursing field, preferable an RN, (I would love to become a school nurse or doctor office nurse). I already have a 4year degree, BS. I am not sure what programs to start with or degrees etc. I have done a little researching but seems a little confusing to me. What is the best avenue for me to go? Thanks in advance for all your help!

A: Find a school that offers an "accelerated BSN" program, which is for people in your situation, who hold a bachelor's degree in another field. Otherwise, just seek universities that offer a BSN or BAN and apply to their program. I wouldn't waste my time going for an associates degree in nursing, as it would take you the approximately the same amount of time to complete and you'll hold a lesser degree in nursing in the end. You will likely have to complete some science / lab courses including biology, chemistry, and anatomy / physiology unless you took these as part of your other degree - but there are time limitations, so if they were completed more than 5-7 years ago you will need to retake them before applying to a program. All schools have different admissions criteria, so you need to pick a school and then follow their plan, complete the necessary pre-reqs and hope to get admitted.

Q: What's the difference between a traditional BS degree and an online one?
Do you get the same degree when you graduate? Are you obliged to tell prospective employers you earned it online? Are they allowed to ask? The intention for getting the BS is to get a better job, but can getting it online backfire on me???

A: Your degree will not state whether your classes where taken one way or the other. It will simply have the name of the university/college. The key is to make sure the college/university is accredited. I have three basic recommendations for everyone looking into online/distance education. They all have to do with exploring; after all, you have to defend your assets. 1. Make certain that you have triple checked their accreditation. First, they tell you what it is, then you go to that accrediting body’s website (not through the link provided by the school), and thirdly you would visit the department of education to see what they have to say. Do your diligent research into the institutions once you have narrowed down to a couple. You can look at the Better Business Bureau for more information on the college. 2. You must have extreme self motivation and be able to teach yourself per say. This means that you will not have someone telling you verbally, so it is up to you to get the information from the course room, text, and other resources. The best way to look at it is like a guided independent study course. 3. Review your goals, personal and professional. Make sure that the school that you are going to offers the programs that match your goals. Do not settle. There are many programs that are similar, but you have to make the ultimate decision. Do not let it be based on finances and length of program, but the fact that when you are finished or near finished you will be able to assume your proper place in the career field sought. You should market yourself and not the degree or university. There are many traditional universities offering degrees that can be earned through online methods. Distance Learning Alliance has a list of these traditional online schools. Look at that if you are truly concerned with the name of the school. Good luck on your search!

Q: Does it matter where you get your BS degree when applying in CJ?
Does it matter what school you get your BS degree from when applying for a career in Criminal Justice?

A: If you are talking about a career in CJ with a police department, then no, they are not really concerned about the ranking of your school as long as it is accredited. If you are considering a career with the feds, then things get a little more competitive, especially if you are applying to a position that is very popular...say like an FBI agent or something like that. You'd be competing against other Crim majors who may have a double major in something the feds are interested in (foreign languages, science, international affairs, etc). In some cases you could very well be competing against folks who have graduate degrees.

Q: How can I go to school to get a BS degree and work full time?
I'm working full time 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri. I'm also going to community college full time at night because they offer night classes. Now I want to get a BS degree at a univ but I have to quit my job because most of the classes are in the morning or afternoon. I can't stop working because II'm the only child and I have to take care of my parents. We've been in USA for 3 yrs. My dad doesn't make as much money as I do. My mom is sick, she doesn't work at all. She doesn't know how to speak English or drive a car. I'm the head of the household basically. I applied for financial aid but they didn't offer me any grants, just loan but that loan is not enough. I can't go to community college forever and I can't stop working either. I'm stuck...Please give me some advice...

A: Check into reputable colleges that offer online course. U of Maryland is good and there are several others.

Q: I have a BS in clinical laboratory science with a MT degree. What is required to become RN?
Is there a program at UTMB where I could advance pretty quick to RN since I already have BS degree with 19 yrs experience in Medical Technology?

A: This is from several years ago, but I was a MT with a bio BS and I walked into a nursing school and was accepted on the spot. All I had to do was the straight 2 years and take a rather simple anatomy course (for some reason they did not like my 1 year of combined anatomy/physiology premed class.And after med tech training I found it really easy (you have so much pathophysiology in MT training,and I had a 4.0 in nursing school (something that school had never seen before)--the phlebotomy skills were incomparable for all IVs etc. I even gave some of the lab lectures. I did the RN and then got accepted directly into PA school. I think you will do well, even though that was a few years ago. Best!

Q: How long does it take to get a BA or BS degree?
I'm going to get a AA degree online, and im wondering AFTER the 2 years, and having the AA, how long will it take to get the BA or BS? thanks guys. Thats 4 years, AFTER a AA degree? damn, thats way to fucking long! omfg.

A: Two years after your AA degree or a total of four years. This is the normal amount of time to get a BA or BS degree. Some people have done it faster and most take longer.

Q: does a criminal justice BS degree equal a paralegal lic?
i am obtaining a BS degree in Criminal Justice, does it equal a paralegal lic.? or what jobs can i get without needing to do a physical, i am disabled. and have no experience other than education and military background.

A: There are plenty of jobs in criminal justice that you can do even if you are disabled. Probation Officer, Juvenille Justice, Communications (911, etc), if you continue on with school, you could be a prof. I don't know if it is the equivalent of a paralegal lic. I doubt it. There are plenty of books about careers in criminal justice. Hope this helps.

Q: Is important to have a BS degree to work in IT?
Can a Certifications like SJCP (Sun Java Certified Progemmer) or MCE being a sustitute for BS degree in order to get a job in IT commpanies? if isnt, what is the minimum formal education needed?

A: No, it isn't really necessary for IT. Companies are more interested in whether you can actually fix their systems or not. Having certification usually indicates that you have the necessary skills. BS programs don't even really teach hands on stuff like that anyway. When trying to get your foot in the door, companies do tend to look for certifications when you don't have much experience. I would recommend an associate degree nowadays though. There are getting to be so many people in the IT field, you need something to separate yourself. If you want to do programming, you might need that BS degree.

Q: I have 86 college credits, an AS in Nursing, an RN license, and 25 yrs exp, how can I get a BS degree fast?
I plan to remain in the job I currently have, working as a school nurse. I would like to have the personal satisfaction of having a BS degree, and have more opportunity to participate in admministrative projects.

A: You need to do what every other nurse with an AS degree needs to do, find a BSN completion program. Generally, work experience will not play a role in most school's programs. You might find a way to earn one or two courses worth of credits, but don't expect much. Each school has their own requirements for earning the BSN, but generally you will need 30-40 credits in nursing and usually need 120 credits total (incl. your transferred credits from your AS) to earn the BSN. You may or may not need other general education courses depending on what you have already taken and how they transfer to whatever school you choose. Most people can complete their BSN in 2 years. You can even find an online program at many local state schools (please stay away from Uni. of Phoenix - a for-profit school that will utterly rape you of funds). Also, you should know that the BSN completion programs are no where near as demanding as the initial RN licensure program. The content is not as hard, grading is based more on written work and discussions rather than formal exams, etc. So it's definitely do-able if you're working and have a family, etc. Just start searching the schools in your area, as I said, start with the local state colleges and universities and find their requirements. Good luck!