I always thought that you first completed your Bachelors, then your Masters, then your PhD, is this not right? Can you do your PhD before your Masters? What are the benefits to each program, and which order should a person complete them? I am about to graduate with my Bachelors in communications and business, and I eventualy want to be a professor, how should I go about this?
Also, side question, if I have a few credible internships, is it ok to go straight into a MBA program or PhD?
THANKS!
2007-07-23 08:58:54 · 8 answers · asked by Lauren W 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A PhD is a higher level degree. Depending upon the field, a PhD requires at least 4-6 years of post graduate work. A Masters degree can usually be obtained in about 2 years of post graduate work.
A PhD, or doctoral degree is required for specific professions. Medical doctors and attorneys each require doctorate degrees.
Masters degrees are required for some teaching fields and recently, required for competitive business executive titles.
So, neither is "better", but either may be required depending upon the field of study.
For teaching, a PhD is not required, but it can gain you a higher salary. Most schools will not allow you to obtain a PhD without first obtaining a masters (unless you pursue a juris doctorate - or law degree).
2007-07-23 09:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A PhD is the highest academic degree, higher than any other degree (including professional degrees and Master's degrees, MDs, etc.).
Depending on the program at the institution you attend, there are various options for completing MA/MS and PhD programs.
In some fields, the Master's degree is the highest available, which is why you have full professors at institutions that 'only' have their Master's degrees. There also may be accelerated Master's programs that allow you to get the degree very quickly (e.g. a year).
I don't know much about communications and business programs specifically; you'll have to check with the institution you attend. I'm sorry that I can't be more specific or answer your side question, but hopefully what I've written already will help a bit.
May God bless you.
2007-07-23 09:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A masters degree typically involves two additional years of coursework after a 4-year college degree. A PhD involves the 2 years of coursework (thereby completing the masters even if you don't get the certificate) and then spending an additional 2-6 years doing research. A masters is a coursework degree; a PhD is a research degree.
2016-05-21 03:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by kami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Master is usually a 2year program after your bachelor MBA is one such program
PhD is another 4 to 6 years beyond Master where you do research on a selected topic and wrote a PhD thesis on it. you get a title Doctor if you have a PhD. Most academic career in universities require you to have a PhD.
2007-07-23 09:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by vlee1225 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do go from bachelors to masters to phd. there are some programs though which combine your masters and phd where there's one program or curriculum that will end in your having both degrees. the best thing you can do is try to figure out what program you want to go into and what schools you're interested in. then do some online research and visit the schools if you can. to be a college professor you'll need your phd...i don't know any specifics about this degree but like i said, you'll get more info if you contact schools directly.
you're in a great position to apply for grad school if you have some internships! you're actually ahead of many of us (including myself unfortunately!) who focused on classes instead of getting experience. experience and good references speak very well of you and can get you far. good luck!!
2007-07-23 09:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by Amy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you have the order right. phd is higher than master's. i don't believe you can skip master's and go straight to phd although there might be programs that combine them. if you are very sure you want to be a professor there is no harm in going all the way, but you can still start teaching in the meantime with just a masters.
2007-07-23 09:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at sites such as higheredjobs.com and the Chronicle of Higher Education. See which jobs appeal to you most. Then see if you will need an MBA, a Ph.D., or some other degree.
In general, though, many many jobs at colleges and universities are only open to you if you have a Ph.D.
2007-07-23 12:15:00 · answer #7 · answered by Bucky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the correct order is.. You know what BS is then its MS. More of the Same, then PHD Piled Higher and Deeper
2007-07-23 09:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by Dr.Elliso 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋