CP: What is your level of Education?

pinkshades05 · March 2013

For Jesse

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MrsLindinger0905 · March 2013

My mom cosigned on student loans with me, and when I was a junior she declared bankruptcy. It showed up on my credit report and I was no longer able to get student loans. I was not able to afford tuition myself so I dropped out.

jldubb0626 · March 2013

I have my Bachelors Degree in Applied Sciences with a concentration in Interior Merchandising and a minor in Marketing. I would like to go back and get my Bachelors in Marketing since I'm only a few classes away from obtaining it, then get my Masters in marketing. But since I'm a SAHM, it's a little pointless since I wouldn't be putting it to use. I'd just like to say I have those degrees. Lol.

kristin172429 · March 2013

I'm only a few credits away from finishing my Bachelors. I originally started right after high school thinking I wanted to do theater. I was doing a BA with a focus in theater studies and stage management. My junior year I changed my mind, withdrew from school, moved back to my hometown, and have been taking classes on and off as I can afford them for well...almost a decade. I had a lot of credits to make up because theater courses do not meet just about any other degree requirements. I have about a semester's worth of credits left to graduate. It will still be a BA, but in Liberal Arts with a focus in English Lit. Don't ask me how that lines up with my consultant work in Healthcare technology, business and project management, and analyst work. I am getting my degree in what I love, which just doesn't happen to be what I do...

slv0606 · March 2013

2.5 years in collegeno degree earned and I completed a technical/vocational school after leaving college. I currently have my license in cosmetology. Vocational/technical school should be added as a clicky option.

lindsayandjamie · March 2013

I have a Bachelors in Human Kinetics and am currently waiting to hear back on my grad school applications. I applied to two Masters programs, one in Human Kinetics and the other in Public Health - Health Promotion. I clicked that I have a bachelors.

hpharding · March 2013

I have a BA in Media and Preforming Arts. Aka theatre... From an art college. I can not do much with it. I love my college and still create art. But yeah a pretty much pointless degree...

If I had relieved a degree from a normal college it would have been in psychology. Sometimes I wish I had. Oh well.

MollySm · March 2013

I have a Bachelors in Chemistry and a Masters in Elementary Education.

Bella61811 · March 2013

I have an Associate's in Applied Science and I am a Registered Nurse.

Sept07b2b · March 2013

I am a lawyer and never know how to answer this question. Is a JD a masters degree or a doctorate? It definitely doesn't feel like a doctorate, but JD does stand for Juris Doctorate, so...who knows.

suitern · March 2013

MollySm:
I have a Bachelors in Chemistry and a Masters in Elementary Education.

I didn't know you have a Bachelors in Chemistry! Me too . I also have a Masters in Secondary Education! One day hoping to get back into teaching. I need a total chemistry refresher though. It is scary how quickly I forget stuff!!

Jeanine88 · March 2013

I have my Bachelors in Secondary Ed. English and am working on my Masters as a Teacher of Reading.

coybig · March 2013

A BS in Broadfield Social Studies with teaching licenses in two states.

pinkshades05 · March 2013

Sept07b2b:
I am a lawyer and never know how to answer this question. Is a JD a masters degree or a doctorate? It definitely doesn't feel like a doctorate, but JD does stand for Juris Doctorate, so...who knows.

Yes, that's a doctorate

I have a B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling (concentration in School Counseling). I'm currently an Educational Consultant.

Sept07b2b · March 2013

bearsbearsbears:
Sept07b2b:
I am a lawyer and never know how to answer this question. Is a JD a masters degree or a doctorate? It definitely doesn't feel like a doctorate, but JD does stand for Juris Doctorate, so...who knows.
No offense to lawyers, but I never consider a JD to be a doctor. Not like I think law school is a walk in the park (I think it sounds miserable and I would never do it myself). This may because, IME, I've never heard a JD addressed as a Dr., where a MD or a PhD would be, KWIM?
I have my MS. Apparently, it's a pretty popular degree on this board.

No offense taken because I TOTALLY agree with you, and that was sort of what I was saying!! I always just think it's funny because the degree is technically called a doctorate of law.

BrownMa · March 2013

I majored in Psycology and have a certification in elementary education. I'm a 5th grade teacher.

SrhA1984 · March 2013

uws22:
A BS in Broadfield Social Studies with teaching licenses in two states.

I think my DH and you would get along great...he has the same degree, teaching license in WI, and teaches history.

NatnDyl · March 2013

I have two B.A.s, one in history and one in law and justice. And one semester of law school before I said eff this and quit.

ashlin242000 · March 2013

B.S in molecular biology and M.S in pharmacology

n8swife · March 2013

I have a Bachelors in Secondary Education and Sociology and a Masters in Sociology. I've never used either of them. :

ALane1128 · March 2013

I went to beauty school...and I didn't drop out! LOL

sooner1981 · March 2013

Sept07b2b:
bearsbearsbears:
Sept07b2b:
I am a lawyer and never know how to answer this question.  Is a JD a masters degree or a doctorate?  It definitely doesn't feel like a doctorate, but JD does stand for Juris Doctorate, so...who knows.  
No offense to lawyers, but I never consider a JD to be a doctor.  Not like I think law school is a walk in the park (I think it sounds miserable and I would never do it myself).  This may because, IME, I've never heard a JD addressed as a Dr., where a MD or a PhD would be, KWIM?
I have my MS.  Apparently, it's a pretty popular degree on this board.
No offense taken because I TOTALLY agree with you, and that was sort of what I was saying!!  I always just think it's funny because the degree is technically called a doctorate of law. 

Lawyers have doctoral degrees because that is the terminal degree to be a lawyer. Also, law school professors are all called "Dr. X," even though they "just" have a JD. It is considered a professional doctorate, like a vet or an MD, not an academic doctorate, like a PhD.

nebraska84 · March 2013

Bachelor degree in elementary education, masters in curriculum and instruction. I teach the 3rd grade

footnotegirl · March 2013

I have a B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Art) with a concentration in Graphic Design. I worked in advertising/graphic design for several years and found out I hated it. Bopped around just doing clerical work for a while, and then went back to grad school and got my MLIS (Master in Library and Information Science). I am currently a Collection Management and Cataloging Librarian for a large public library system.

(That basically means that I don't work out on the floor answering questions or doing programs, I choose material for the collection and make sure it is properly cataloged so that people can find it.)

goldenleaves · March 2013

I have an Associates Degree in Nursing. I plan to get my bachelors at some point but its not a requirement in my state.

firewife9278 · March 2013

I'm two classes and dissertation short of my PhD in Romance Languages. However, the university requires that you teach two classes a semester (one day, one night) during your dissertation year, and I work full-time so I couldn't fulfill that obligation and had to withdraw. I couldn't afford to quit working and pay for school.

So my level of education is: BA in English Literature, BA in French Language/Culture, MA in Romance Languages (French and Linguistics specialties) plus 2 years of now useless coursework. I voted for Masters Degree!

HattieLove · March 2013

I have 3 credits to go to get my associates, so I'll graduate in May. After that the plan is to transfer to a 4 year school and get my Bachelors in sociology and then a Masters in Elementary Education.

HappyToBe2012 · March 2013

I have a bachelors in business management and an elementary education certification. I am 4 classes away from my masters in leadership in teaching. However I doubt I will ever finish it since I work for the government.

k3montel · March 2013

I have my Bachelor's in Special Education for students with Learning Disabilities (LD) or Emotional Impairments (EI). I am certified to teach Special Education K-12, but I am in a primary resource room (K-3). I am also currently in grad school for my Master's in Early Childhood Education.

2chatter · March 2013

SS here. I am ABD on a PhD. All my research was destroyed when we were robbed, including back up disks, audio tapes of interviews and notes. Most likely I will never finish it - the goal was to finish the field research before my first child was born, and I was on track....then everything was gone. I had some random things in email, but it was too much to try to put back together. I gave up about a year later, 100 pages into the dissertation.

pennyandandy · March 2013

nebraska84:
Bachelor degree in elementary education, masters in curriculum and instruction. I teach the 3rd grade

This, plus, I have a second Masters in Special Education, and I teach special needs 3rd graders. My MS in C&I also involves a minor in English as a Second Language.

I really like college. I won't be pursuing a doctorate, though. Ever.

kittyh8r · March 2013

Well...this is embarrassing, everyone went to college.

Right after high school, I joined an organization called ywam. I spent a year with them, traveling and doing various mission trips. I spent 6 weeks in Costa Rica where I actually met my husband (he was in the same organization, based out of a different state). Later in the year I spent 6 weeks in Thailand. Afterwards I moved to Wisconsin to be with my boyfriend at the time, we got married, moved to Texas, had a baby, and just moved back to Wisconsin. I never wanted to go to college. There was never anything that I wanted to pursue.

Jlobebe2012 · March 2013

Right after high school I went to a super expensive private university and obtained a BS in biochemistry, went to medical school for 1 and 1/2 semester, had a really rough time in my life (deaths, personal issuess) and I said eff that and dropped out.

Went back to school to get a second BS in Nursing, was not satisifed with my job, so I decided to go back to get my NP (nurse practitioner) which is a master's program, and then I found out I was pregnant. I am finishing the progam now, I definetly want to work for a couple of years, and when D is older I might want to teach nursing students (I tutored in college, and by far that has been my favorite job to date) or become a midwife. So I am still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. I voted bachelors, since I am not technically done with my master's yet.

mbyellowbike · March 2013

I voted for some. I went to school for 3 years for a Spanish degree, with the idea of teaching Spanish in HS. I dropped out after my father passed away and couldn't afford school without my mom's help, who was supporting my brother that was still living at home at the time. I don't think I'll ever go back. I've been working with non-profits for the past 10 yrs and that work has given me the work experience.

joie12 · March 2013

I have a BA in Anthropology, and a Masters in Urban Planning. I work as a regional planner. I'm glad I was able to find a position in my field; the university I went to churns out planners, and there are not enough positions in the area to accommodate all of them.

ssimon621 · March 2013

I have a BA in Political Science and Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. I am a final project away from my Master's degree in Public Administration. (I really need to finish ASAP)

I have been working in local government since the year after I graduated from undergrad. I originally planned to go to Law School and realized I didn't have the commitment for it. I would prefer to work in Public Relations over government, but it's working out okay so far.

ssimon621 · March 2013

joie12:
I have a BA in Anthropology, and a Masters in Urban Planning. I work as a regional planner. I'm glad I was able to find a position in my field; the university I went to churns out planners, and there are not enough positions in the area to accommodate all of them.

OMG! I nearly got my master's in Urban Planning, in fact that is my specialization for my MPA. As I started the program I realized the job market was really slim, I could be a planner for the City I work for, but I would have had to take a pay cut. So I switched to MPA. I wasn't willing to move away for a job since DH's job doesn't relocate and his job is awesome as far as pay and benefits go with no college degree.

hizah05 · March 2013

kristin172429:
I'm only a few credits away from finishing my Bachelors. I originally started right after high school thinking I wanted to do theater. I was doing a BA with a focus in theater studies and stage management. My junior year I changed my mind, withdrew from school, moved back to my hometown, and have been taking classes on and off as I can afford them for well...almost a decade. I had a lot of credits to make up because theater courses do not meet just about any other degree requirements. I have about a semester's worth of credits left to graduate. It will still be a BA, but in Liberal Arts with a focus in English Lit. Don't ask me how that lines up with my consultant work in Healthcare technology, business and project management, and analyst work. I am getting my degree in what I love, which just doesn't happen to be what I do...

Kristin, I have a Bachelor's degree in English Lit. Same as you, I just loved the subject. I have never held a job related to the degree but it's ok!

sapphirebride06 · March 2013

I have my BBA in Marketing and my MBA without a concentration. I don't necessarily use the Marketing aspect for my job but having the MBA does negate some of the extra years I would have needed as experience to get to my pay grade so that helps. Also it helps if I need to or want to become certified in my field (not currently required but something I am expecting eventually).

H is really trying to push me to go on and become a lawyer - NOT something I am interested in at all but he's been doing research and I told him I would consider it. I'd rather not have the loans I currently have and get more but he said we would figure it out. Who knows.

laurn321 · March 2013

I had a Bachelors in Math of all things. Fortunately I did a specialty in computer programming which helped me get the job I had before I had Leo because otherwise I'm not sure what I would have done with my degree.

nattyk · March 2013

When I started school, I was a Music Ed major. Sophomore year, I met DH, and decided that Music Ed wasnt for me. I stayed 1 more semester there, then dropped out. I ended up finishing my degree as a part time student, so college took me 8 years. My next thought was to go to law school, but I ended up getting my BA in Psychological and Social Sciences. I now have my MS in Counseling with a focus on addictions. I'm so glad that I pursued this route, as I completely love what I do.

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