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Posted: 1/18/2006 4:33:45 PM EDT
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Not entirely true...but pretty close.
Listen to your elders. Go talk to the people where you want to work. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 4:37:12 PM EDT
[#2]
I would go with the BS there are MUCH more opportunities out there with it.
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Posted: 1/18/2006 4:37:53 PM EDT
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I don't realy know where I want to work. With the AS I'll get out of school the December of 06. I haven't decided on what State I'm going to live in. There is a chance of at least 3 with more then 800 miles between them.
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Posted: 1/18/2006 4:38:35 PM EDT
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True as can be. I started with an A.S. (two, in fact) and quickly learned that a B.S./B.A. is the minimum level of college education to have. Needless to say, back to school I went and got that coveted four year degree. The more you invest in yourself, the more benefits you'll reap over time.
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Posted: 1/18/2006 4:41:56 PM EDT
[#5]
it depends on how far you want to go in that field...it never hurts to learn more and keep your mind sharp...kids today are finding that a BS or BA barely gets you past minimum wage. You will double or triple your income potential with each degree...
think of where you'll be in 2 or 4 more years... one of my kids has 2 associates already and is continuing on with school while he works for $14.00 hour as a 21 year old kid... you will not regret continuing...once you are older, it is so much harder to get back into the school scene... |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 4:46:40 PM EDT
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Switch back to the B.S degree.
If you want to do any federal LEO work you must have the B.S minimum. If I were you I would get back in the B.S program look into M.S programs in Criminal Justice and Law School. I would also start looking at CO-OP's and internships. Go get back into the B.S program. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 4:53:07 PM EDT
[#7]
Masters/Doctorate/Law Degree if you want to make a decent living.
You laugh now... 
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Posted: 1/18/2006 4:54:25 PM EDT
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Well. I know one thing. I'm not getting a Masters.
Well. I can always get back in the BS plan at the end of this semester. The classes I'm takeing right now are going towards both degrees. So no biggy. Man. I hate that this is my fourth year. Next will be my fifth. I still have 8 CJ classes and 4 core classes plus one internship to take before I would get a BS. I just feel burned out. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 5:05:09 PM EDT
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I just graduated with an AS in EE
Im seeing that the opportunities are VERY limited and a BS is a minimum. I can relate to your feeling of burned out, but you really need to take a deep breath and just get it done, you will be glad you did later on. Good luck |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 5:11:14 PM EDT
[#10]
AS = almost not worth the paper it's printed on
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Posted: 1/18/2006 5:13:04 PM EDT
[#11]
Doesn't matter. Its not what you know its who you know
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Posted: 1/18/2006 5:25:45 PM EDT
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Associates degrees mean NOTHING to most people. Get that B.S., and while you are at it, if you want to pursue a career in Law enforcement, you might want to get some Military experience,too. OCS or ROTC is a good place to start.
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Posted: 1/18/2006 5:30:40 PM EDT
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Get the 4 year degree...
Then go for your Master's.... Seriously... BTW keep your GPA on the upside... The closer to a 4.0 the better... |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 5:38:52 PM EDT
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I have an AS, and am 2 semesters away from a BS. a BS/BA is the unspoken minimum. I am currently examining my options for graduate school. Invest in yourself, you need all the help you can get putting yourself ahead of the competition.
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Posted: 1/18/2006 5:55:57 PM EDT
[#15]
BS is definitely better than an AS
and in some fields even a BS isn't enough anymore |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 6:32:42 PM EDT
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Here Grasshopper is some of the best advice I ever received:
1. Get as much education as you can now, and be done with it by the time you are 30. 2. Wait to have kids until you are done with school. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 6:39:10 PM EDT
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Depends what exactly you want to do. For many positions a BS in CJ may be wasted, as they only want a BA or BS, not specifically a Bachelors in CJ. IMHO you are better off witha different BS or BA then CJ, even if you want to work in the CJ field. Poli-Sci----->Public Administration as an example. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 6:43:01 PM EDT
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If you're only looking for a "normal" cop position, an AS is actually usually in and of itself more than the minimum requirement. I know more than one cop who got their job right out of a community college with just a two-year AS degree, making roughly $35,000 a year.
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Posted: 1/18/2006 6:44:13 PM EDT
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Since everybody's pretty much covered it... When I was a grad student, one of my colleagues had three kids by the time he finished. To this day, I don't know how he managed to support a family of 5 on a $1500 a month stipend. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 6:50:11 PM EDT
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Bachelor's is what you want.
Associates is no substitute. I'll grant I've met some serious dumbasses with BA/BS and beyond. The bottom line is that it's a club. Meet the minimum requirements and you have access to jobs that are round filed without. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 7:05:23 PM EDT
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You messed up, but you can still change it. Your advisor is correct. Associates degree is nothing but a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree. I would suggest you take a look at all the police officer job opportunities that are out there right now. Don't just look at the job openings where you want to work, look at all jobs across the nation. Read the job description and qualifications. You will see that a BS degree will not only get you qualified but will also get you a higher starting pay. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 8:01:18 PM EDT
[#22]
Switch back to the BS, NOW. An associate's degree won't get you very far. More education will help you to find a job you'll enjoy more and it will provide you with the lifestyle you want.
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Posted: 1/18/2006 8:06:53 PM EDT
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Im graduating this May with 2 A.S Degrees(marketing and business admin) and am continuing to get my BS. I wish I would have just done the BS in the first place
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Posted: 1/18/2006 8:11:40 PM EDT
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"eh... Yeah I'm gonna have to go ahead and disagree with you there." (<--- name the movie) What employers are looking for is someone who is bright enough to do the work, and is easy to work with. As long as your gpa starts with a 3, and you use those famous AR15.com people skills in the interview, you should be fine. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 8:14:33 PM EDT
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I'd switch back to the BS...but even more important than that....get a job in your field while you are in school....work while you are inschool even if you do not have to....but bust your ass to get a job that counts (i.e. one in your field) Hell, volunter at the local PD or in a lawyers office...even if it is just s few hours a week....and get a letter from the guys you work directly under....just do something valuable...
Then when you start applying for work once you graduate you have the BS, and you can actually put on some real work experience. This makes you look huge compared to people with little or no experience. |
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Posted: 1/18/2006 8:15:23 PM EDT
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Since you don;t have a job lined up that requires only an AS then stay in school and learn more (i.e., get your BS). Get good grades, avoid students loans if you can and definately avoid credit card debt. Go tell your advisor you thought about what he said and changed your mind. He'll love that and help you more (i would expect). Good luck. |
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Posted: 1/19/2006 4:05:05 PM EDT
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"I'm gonna need you to go ahead and umm, come in on Saturday, m'kay?" |
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Posted: 1/19/2006 4:07:12 PM EDT
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I just graduated with my MBA and I'm haveing to compete with jobs. A BS is nothing anymore. There are just too amny college grads competing for jobs. YOu have to set yourself apart. I thought getting my MBA would, but I'm struggling to get a job that pays 50k starting out
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