I have 72 credits towards my bachelor's degree in Psychology but due to extreme financial constraints was not able to complete it. I am now looking into online schools because I dread the time to go back and complete it, mainly because not all of my credits will transfer to the schools that I am applying to. In order to avoid the set back I would really like to jump into a master's program. I have little work experience in the actual field of pscyhology but i was hoping that there was a way that I could acheive my Masters Degree without finishing undergrad, even if it takes me 3 years or more and it's outside the U.S. MOney is an issue ofcourse. I dont want to pay to re-take classes which I have already taken cause I have to think about saving for Grad SchooI since I do not qualify for financial Aid. I am desperate. Please help me!
2006-06-18 08:32:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
No credible program will take the credits you have and no work experience as the basis for a Master's program. Think about it too...would you want a degree from a school that would ignore your lack of education and experience? What value is there in that?
What is your goal? To learn or simply to have a Master's degree? If the former then you are MUCH better off finishing your BS and then finding a program at a GOOD school. If you simply want the piece of paper then you might as well buy a fake degree.
My suggestion:
Go back to the original school where you have the 72 credits and finish up the BS there. It doesn't matter if they are not local to you. Talk to the department head there and see if there is a way you can work out a series of substitute courses, independent study, and maybe on-line work. You should be able to finish in a year full-time! Then you'll be able to apply for an MS program at ANY school! You'll also feel a lot better about yourself having finished the RIGHT way.
2006-06-18 08:41:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but you just can't get a masters without a bachelors. You can get a bachelors without an associates and a doctorate without a masters, but you must, must have a bachelors to even get into grad school.
I applied in my last semester with only 6 hours left and was accepted conditionally, pending that I finished that last 6 hours. And I had 118 hours of college credit at that time. You can get in lots of diploma mills, but if you want a real accreditted degree, you have to finish that Bachelor's.
2006-06-23 05:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by jacquefromtexas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but most likely the diploma is more worthless than the paper it is written on. Your best bet would be to look for reputable institutions that offer a majority of courses with online instruction. I have seen six year degree plans towards a masters, but you still earn the equivelent of a bachelors beore you get there.
2006-06-18 08:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by oledriller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - You need your B.A or B.S, which is usually 124 - 136 credit hours.
Anybody who says different is lying and will likely award you a M.S degree that isnt worth the cost of the stamp it took to mail it to ya.
2006-06-18 09:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by nolyad69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get into master's program, bachelor's degree is a pre-requisite.
2006-06-18 08:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by arf arf fra fra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really need to complete your undergrad first. no school worth it's salt is going to let you in without it.
2006-06-18 08:39:04 · answer #6 · answered by Money Maven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋