I am interested in doing two separate MA programs(both in the humanities), because they both interest me. Do you think it would be tremendously difficult to do them both simultaneously?
The one MA program will require 36 points, whereas the other one will only require 18, since half the credits I did as an undergrad can get carried over.
What do you all think?
2006-10-08 14:56:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It may be impossible, but if by some strange circumstance it is allowed by the university's administration, it would definitely be a mistake.
First, the workload in grad school would not allow you to succeed in doing both. Also, classes and other required activities would also certainly conflict, and you would be unable to complete your requirements in anything like a timely manner.
Perhaps most importantly, one should anticipate receiving a fellowship or assistantship in order to attend (and afford!) grad school. These awards provide full tuition remission, and a living stipend. They also entail WORK. (Working as a TA, helping a professor with research, lab work, etc.)
No graduate program would even consider offering an assistantship to a student who was not fully committed to ONE program of study.
If you INSIST on earning two Master's degrees in different fields (which honestly, doesn't make much sense), you should do them consecutively, not concurrently.
NOTE: None of this applies if you are considering a JOINT degree program, like an M.Div./MSW, or a JD/MPA, or some other program which INTENTIONALLY makes it possible to pursue two degrees at once.
Best wishes to you.
2006-10-09 04:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will be difficult (and expensive). It depends on how committed you are, how easily the subjects come to you, etc. Are you doing at the same school? Many schools monitor how many hours of coursework you are taking over a full load. (I have heard of people going to 2 different schools and not telling the other one.) You could possibly do one program on-campus and one on-line, but it is still a lot of work. I hope you like to write.:) Are there any courses that count for both? Good Luck!
2006-10-08 22:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by fordkid14 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One question: Why do you want two graduate degrees? Usually one is sufficient, and from there you can take more credits in pursuit of a doctorate.
2006-10-08 21:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋