Masters Program
Are you one of the many people who have bachelor's degrees but are not satisfied? Do you feel as if your education is not enough for you to achieve your goals? Would you like to further your education because this might earn you a bigger salary or get you promoted at work? Then you might want to consider enrolling in a master's program.
A master's program will typically require you to have a bachelor's degree, although in rare cases, having relevant work experience will suffice. Getting a master's degree will usually take at least two years, but there are some students who get credit for their life experience, thereby lessening the time needed to finish the program. (1)
One of the things that you have to think about before enrolling in a master's program is which program you will enroll in. You should also assess whether the benefits of the program will outweigh its costs. A master's degree is not necessarily a continuance of your undergraduate studies. What you have to keep in mind is that the program you will enroll in should be beneficial to you. In fact, getting a master's degree that is different from your undergraduate degree will be good for when you want a career change. (2)
If you're wondering about how master's degree classes are conducted, well, they're similar to your undergraduate classes. However, there are more discussions and professors generally expect students to be more analytical and opinionated. Students are usually required to do a thesis, although there are some alternatives to this. There are schools that offer students with the choice of getting either a thesis-based or non-thesis-based master's program. In Psychology, for example, you can undergo an internship or a practicum that will test your knowledge and skills, instead of doing a thesis. (3)
Whichever master's program you choose, though, make sure that you enroll in schools accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This way, you can be sure that the degree you hold will be taken seriously by your current or future employer.
Literary Citations & Article References:
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master%27s_degree
2) http://distancelearn.about.com/od/onlinecourses/a/4GraduateDegree.htm
3) http://gradschool.about.com/od/choosingaprogram/a/master's.htm