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| Subject: | Re: [gislist] masters vs. certificate |
| Date: |
06/16/2005 11:15:01 AM |
| From: |
Jame Mackson |
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Dean,
I can really only speak from my own experience, not having any kind of 4
year degree to speak of I could be a bit biased here so take it for what it
is but... From my experience go out and get a job first. I have been
working for a company now for 6 years, started here right out of
[architectural] drafting school, into a relatively unrelated field
[electrical engineering / mapping], and am doing very well for my self and
enjoy what I do for a living. From drafting, I grew into GIS and am now a
successful GIS focused programmer. If you are semi intelligent, motivated
and a hard worker with some sort of decent ethics you will excel in whatever
you are compelled to do. Follow your intuition.
Jame Mackson
Software Developer
powel | miniMax, Inc.
-----Original Message-----
From: gislist-bounces@lists.geocomm.com
[mailto:gislist-bounces@lists.geocomm.com] On Behalf Of Dean P Chauvin
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 8:49 AM
To: gislist@lists.thinkburst.com
Subject: [gislist] masters vs. certificate
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.
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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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