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| Subject: | Re: [gislist] masters vs. certificate |
| Date: |
06/16/2005 10:50:01 AM |
| From: |
ross s |
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Hi,
I would question the value in doing a free master's degree. Sounds fishy to me -- I watch an article on tv last night regrading online degree programs and how much credibility to provide. The article discussed a "school" out of Wyoming - now the Bahamas called Richardson.
Prior to enroling in any school I would check with the community to ensure the credentials will be recognized. Just my two cents.
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Terseer Sarwuan <sarwuant@yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2005 8:43 am
Subject: Re: [gislist] masters vs. certificate
> Dean,
>
> You can be right there in your office but still pursue a Master's
> programme in GIS free of charge. I am currently doing this
> programme and I can attest to the fact that it is well loaded and
> you will enjoy every bit of it as it is completely hand-on. Try
> this websit http://www.giscentrum.lu.se/luma-gis/index.htm. It is
> a Swedish University, the programme is conducted in English and is
> tuition free.
>
> Regards,
>
> Terseer
>
>
> Dean P Chauvin <dchauvin@lumcon.edu> wrote:
> Hello everyone. I am excited as this is my first post to this forum.
>
> I'm trying to decide what my next step should be. I am currently a
> lab
> technician (non-GIS work) with a bachelors degree in conservation
> biology. I am sold on GIS and want to pursue the rest of my career
> based on this technology. I'm debating between getting a full-
> blown
> masters degree or going after a GIS certification. I've talked to
> people on both sides of the fence that offer different opinions on
> my
> best course of action. Right now I am leaning towards completing a
> certificate so I can get a job sooner, but I don't want to limit
> my
> opportunities by not going all the way and getting a masters. What
> can
> you suggest to me? Do GIS employers generally look for people with
> lots
> of diplomas or with years of experience? Also, I'm looking for the
> right institution to apply to. Currently, I'm interested in Hunter
> College (City University of New York) which offers both a masters
> in GIS
> and a certification program.
>
> Any and all suggestions will be appreciated!
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
>
> Dean P Chauvin Jr.
> Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
> 8124 Highway 56
> Chauvin, LA 70344-2124
> Office (985)223-7421
> Fax (985)851-2874
> http://www.lumcon.edu
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