AboutCynthia Wolfe Expertise Let me help you with questions about adult education and continuing education programs. If you are looking for a program or have questions about adult education in general, I can guide you. If you are a teacher looking for new ideas or methods, I can help. I have resources and ideas to share. I am a member of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), a professional organization devoted to the recognition that business education competencies are essential for all individuals in today's fast-changing society.
Experience I am an instructor at the University of Phoenix, working in online and classroom modalities. I am also a student at Northcentral University, where I am working on a PhD in Business Administration, with a specialty in Management. My MBA is from Troy University, 2001, and I have a BS, Environmental Science, from Troy University, 1980. Read about my experiences as an online student at my blog thinkPhD.
Question I am a 30 year old housewife with a young son and 40 college credits. I have virtually no work history yet would like to complete my college degree and pursue a profession. I would like to achieve at least a Masters degree to bypass settling into an entry level position.
Now here is the issue: I earned credits at several colleges and universities due to our constant moves. I even had to withdraw a couple of times. If I complete my Bachelors degree with a great GPA, am I likely to be accepted to a graduate program despite my failure of completing a degree in a timely manner?
Answer Hi Erin,
When you apply to a school in pursuit of a Masters degree, the school will require transcripts from all of your previous institutions. Those courses will be weighed against their requirements for the Masters degree you choose. The length of time to obtain a degree makes no difference, but the length of time for certain courses does. For example, if you are planning to earn a Masters degree in information science, and you took a computer course 10 years ago, it is unlikely that the school would accept that course. It is also possible that not all of the courses will be relevant. For example, I have a BS in Environmental Science, but when I went back for an MBA, I had to take undergrad business courses to get the right amount of credits to start on the MBA path.
Each situation is unique - I suggest that you apply to a school and give them an opportunity to assess your credentials.
Good luck with your degree,
Cindy Wolfe
www.thinkPhD.com
