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Q: masters degrees?
Are there masters degree's programs in third world countries? if so are they the same as the U.S? how Long would it take to earn one? (in another country)

A: There's lots of masters degree programs in countries all over the world. I would imagine most countries have one. Be warned though - the United States has the best education system in the world and degrees from other countries are not considered as good as degrees from the United States.

Q: What kinds of Masters degrees can I get with a Bachelors in Health Care Management?
I'm 18 and in April/May of 2007 I'll have an Associates degree if I stay in school a little longer in December 2008 I'll have a Bachelors degree in Health Care Management. I'll only be 20 and I'm trying to get all this school out the way now. What kinds of Masters degrees can I get? Is there anything higher than a Masters that I can earn in this field?

A: There are masters programs in public health (MPH), public policy (MPP), public administration (MPA) and health administration (MHA). I did a MPH in epidemiology/biostatistics. I admit I am not especially experienced in health care management -- all I know is that I don't like it (nothing against you, though -- it's just an ugly system). UC Berkeley has a dual degree program in MPP/MPH through their School of Public Health and Goldman School of Public Policy. I love Berkeley, and their program is very, VERY good. The program takes 3 years to complete. USC (where I did my grad degree) has degree programs for MHA and MPH. They are very good about letting students craft special degrees, so I am sure with some negotiation, you could do dual MPH/MHA. I did my MPH in 3 semesters, so I'm sure fitting a MHA in there wouldn't be that much more time-consuming.

Q: How important is it to look for a "joint" degree program for obtaining two masters degrees?
Im very interested in obtaining two masters degrees, one in International Affairs and another in Urban Planning. The 1 school that has a joint degree for these is Columbia in NYC. It might be a little more $$$ than I can afford. There are 5 other schools that are highly regarded in both; Tufts, Harvard, Rutgers, Oregon, and Washington. None of those I would consider "comfort" choices, such as being close to home (Cal Poly SLO) or a city I would love to live in (Texas-Austin). So Im having trouble deciding on where all to apply. Any advice?

A: It seems like you're wondering about 2 things: the joint degree itself, and location. First, on the joint degree. Most schools wil not say this outright, but if you apply separately to the IA and UP programs and get into both, the administration will sometimes allow you to piece together an ad-hoc joint degree program (many programs do this with MBA-MPAs, MBA-MDs, JD-MPAs, etc. Not sure about IA and UP). However, a joint degree may not be necessary depending on what you're looking to accomplish - for example, the International Development Group in the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning might have classes that fit your goals with just one degree. If you're interested in an international affairs degree though, see if the Kennedy School at Harvard or the Fletcher School at Tufts would be willing to accept a joint degree with MIT (both are just across town in Cambridge and Somerville in MA.) These schools are just examples; you'll need to do your own research on the schools you're interested in to see if they offer the courses and degrees you're looking for. In addition, many schools have policies that allow you to cross-register in other departments within the schools (or may even have agreements with other schools in the area to allow you to cross-register for their courses). Therefore if you pursue one degree, you will most likely still be able to take classes for the other program (if both types of courses exist within the school). Ultimately, you need to decide if a joint degree will translate into better job placement post-graduation (as opposed to just having one degree on your resume). Second, on location, if you're looking to be in CA or TX, perhaps you should check out the urban planning programs at UC Berkeley or UCLA, both of which are in the top 10 in the country, according to planetizen. (see below) Not sure about Texas though. From planetizen, the top 10 programs in urban planning. 1. School of Architecture and Planning at MIT (Cambridge, MA) 2. University of California, Berkeley 3. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 4. Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts) 5. University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) 6. University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California) 7. Cornell University (Ithaca, New York) 8. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick, New Jersey) 9. University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California) 10. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, Illinois) Off the top of my head, top schools in international affairs are probably (in no particular order): Fletcher (Tufts), SAIS (Johns Hopkins), SIPA (Columbia), and Woodrow Wilson (Princeton). Kennedy School (Harvard) is slightly more biased towards domestic policy. Hope that helps. Good luck!

Q: What salary should I except with 2 masters degrees?
I'm getting 2 masters degrees- one is in social work and one is in public administration. I'm thinking about administrative, development, policy, and program management jobs. I realize it will vary by where I end up finding a job. I know that since I'll be working in the public or nonprofit sector I won't be getting a lot of money....but I really don't want to get completely ripped off!

A: Having two MA degrees may not actually allow you to command a much higher salary if you don't have the experience to back this up. It will however make you a more desirable and get your foot in the door (hopefully you have good internships in the areas you mention). Where you work and what industry you are in will make a big difference 50-60 is probably the range - maybe a bit higher in the big 5 cities. DA

Q: What Masters degrees can I get with a Bachelors in Marketing?
I'll be getting my bachelors degree in marketing in May and I'm looking to get a Masters degree but not too sure I want to get an MBA. I'd like to get a Masters in something other than business to keep more options open but I'm not sure what my options are. Anyone know what other programs (if there are any besides an MBA) that I could get into with my degree?

A: I suggest going out into the work place and working for 2-3 years before diving into your Masters. In fact, most programs recommend that. If you don't have experience but you do have a masters, you won't be TOO much more of an asset. So get some work experience and figure out waht you like to do. I'm getting my Masters in Marketing, which is exciting.

Q: What masters degrees are in high demand right now?
I want to go back to school and get my masters degree, but I'm having a hard time narrowing it down. What areas are in high demand right now (meaning, there's more jobs out there for grads)?

A: MBA. YOU CANT GO WRONG

Q: As a future teacher, is there any benefit to having two masters degrees?
I want to secure a teaching job right out of college, so I was wondering if having two masters degrees in seperate educational concentrations would help me stand out from the rest. Or is it a waste of time and money?

A: Hi. I just finished my first masters in special ed, and my second year of teaching in NYC. I am getting a second masters, but in school administration and supervision. I don't know where you teach so the procedures may be different, but when you get 30 credits above your masters you get a salary raise. Even if I don't become an AP right away I will still get a salary increase.

Q: Is it better to have a masters & a PhD, or is it equally impressive to have two masters degrees?
My current masters degree isn't career-oriented (a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies) & I can't figure out what I'm going to do with it. However, there are numerous MBA programs online, and I'm wondering if I should go ahead and get an MBA, or should I go for a PhD in something else? I have no direction!

A: As long as you get my order right at the drive-thru, they are equally impressive.

Q: Whats the difference in the different types of degrees? Masters, Bachelor's, etc?
I am wanting to start college after I graduate, and had a question about degrees. Whats the difference between Masters, and Bachelor's, etc? I am guessing Masters is something that you "Master" or study the most? I am wanting to go for several different things, and I was also wondering what is the best thing to do, is there certain classes that I should take no matter, or should I go just for what I had planned on? I am wanting to go for A+ Certification, maybe some networking, web design, graphic arts, and automotive design. Is there is a list somewhere out there telling what kind of jobs you can land with these degrees, how they pay, or a list of classes that there is availible to take? I'm not looking to get rich, just make enough money to be comfortable, and have a decent house and car, and take care of my family when I get married. I've got about 4/5 years before I get married, so while I've got time I'd like to get a good start in life. Thanks!

A: An Associate's degree is a 2-year degree, like from a community college. A Bachelor's degree is a 4-year degree. That's the standard degree at a university. That's usually what people have when they say they graduated from college. A Master's degree is a graduate degree. You get it after you get a Bachelor's. Technically, it should only take another year or two to get it, but some people take much longer depending on their work schedule, etc. Usually you have to write a thesis (basically, an entire book) to get this degree. A Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) is another graduate degree, it's the next level after Master's. When you get this degree, you can ask people to call you Doctor all the time. People usually don't get this until they're pretty old, but if you work on it full-time you can get it done in another few years after the Master's.

Q: Why can't the government help teachers by forgiving thier student loan debts accrued for masters degrees?
In the state of AZ, I had to get my masters degree in order to keep my teaching degree. I had to pay for it and I have never been able to pay it back. I even had to move to NC to receive an $8000 pay raise so that I could buy groceries for myself and my daughter as we were not making it in AZ during McCain's reign although he had promised much.

A: Arizona is not a good state for loan forgiveness- some are, some aren't. I agree with you that loan forgiveness is one way a state can accomplish something good for the entire state while helping graduates also. North Carolina has a lot of programs for undergraduates who want to become teachers- not so many opportunities for graduate school- except for one: The Principal Fellows Program (PFP). If you think you might want to go into education administration, it looks good. McCain is a senator, not a governor- there's little he can do as far as state government.

Q: If two masters degrees have been achieved simultaneously can they both be used to get job/ admission?
can one register for two masters degree courses simultaneously( in India ?

A: Yes, absolutley. People recieve multiple degrees at one time all the time. People recieve multiple majors at one college and it looks great on reusmes, etc.

Q: I have 2 masters degrees, where do I start in journalism?
I've written 2 dissertations, I've written for academic publications, I have degrees from 3 countries (2 in Europe, 1 in US... all known universities), and I've lived all over, working on humanitarian issues, even interning with UNDP... my degrees are in international development (human rights, environmental studies, etc). I don't want to write for a small paper on local issues as my experience and interests lie elsewhere, mainly in southeast asia. As such, I would like to work as a freelance or correspondent on political and development issues. Since I just finished graduate school recently, what should I do? I am also willing to work in high risk situations. I lived in 2 countries where coups happened. I generally think my CV makes me qualified for a lot and I can write well, but without working previously as a journalist, what do I do?

A: Write up your resume and send it to major newspapers, magazines and TV networks. Stress your qualifications. Your background along with your degrees should make up the difference for not having experience as a journalist. I would think that an editor or TV news network would be willing to give you a chance. Good Luck.

Q: What American universities are there in Europe that offer Masters degrees in the Environmental Sciences?
Particularly in the area of Rome. And for a Masters in Geology. But any part of Europe will due.

A: I dont know about american universities in Europe, but who will like to study in an American University in Europe, go for a European one, Geology ---> check Pisa, Firenze and Roma1 in USA Hawai,New Mexico and Cal State. I study in North Dakota State University and planning my master in Italy.

Q: Can someone explain what the difference between BA/BS/masters degrees and stuff is?
I'm totally lost...can someone explain the difference between BA/BS/AA/ASc/masters and all those other degrees are? I want to be an architect and I believe I need a master's (?) degree to be able to actually build anything. What could I do with a BA (I think) while I'm trying to get my masters?

A: AA and AS are degrees you get after two years of study... actually it's a certain amount of credit hours. BA and BS are degrees you get after four years of study. A Masters Degree is for two more years. I looked and you are correct, you need the Masters to be licensed. And in some courses of study, you get a Doctorate for one or two more years beyond that. BA is Bachelor of Arts, BS is of Science. AA is Associate of Arts, AS is of Science. If you want to be an architect, you should contact several different colleges and get their info.. they will tell you what classes that you need to take to get what you want. Also if you've not graduated high school, you can talk to your high school counselor too. They can tell you what classes will benefit you in high school. When you start school, you should be assigned an advisor to help you chart your course. It can be tricky knowing what classes will count. Finally, you can get an AS or AA at a local junior college or tech school and then transfer. Lots of people do that because it is often cheaper. You'll just need to look at all your options and all of your resources to decide what the best path is for you. Good luck!

Q: Do clinical Psychologists in New Zealand have masters degrees?
It seems like in NZ they don't require them to have doctoral degrees like they do here. Is this true? Any more info?

A: Psychologists in Australia are not doctors so I would say the same applys in New Zealand. Psychiatrists are doctors.