I graduated in 2004 with a computer science degree with a minor in finance. I want to go back to another school and get a degree in accounting. Do you have to start all over or will credits transfer for all the core classes and all I will have to take is the accounting classes to complete the major? Any ideas?
2006-08-18 04:37:13 · 3 answers · asked by anynamesleftonhere 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes, you can get a second degree; you just complete all the course work for the major without any of the other courses you needed to get the first degree, provided you are seeking the same degree in a second subject area - e.g. you got a B.A. in English and now want to get a second B.A. in French. If you seek a B.S. in Accounting and already have a B.S. in Computer Science, you will just need to take the required Accounting classes - usually about 8-10 classes. You would not be eligible usually for financial aid, as that is only allowed for the first degree - but check around to see if aid is available through other sources, or even through the college. Some colleges want you to get a graduate degree in the second subject area - e.g. M.S. Accounting, or M.B.A. Accounting rather than a second undergraduate degree, but there is no law requiring you to do that. Good luck and stick to what you want to do.
2006-08-18 04:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by sweetpea 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes...my friends mother has about 4 degrees...2 bachelors and 2 masters....i don't know if the credits will transfer though, that's up to the schools....good luck.
2006-08-18 04:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by Killer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your school
most places I think credits start to expire in 4-6 years or something from when you took your last course...
best bet would be to talk to the academic counselors to see if that applies to you.
2006-08-18 04:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by - - - - - 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋