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Q: What program/degree is required to be an events coordinator?
I am the kind of person who likes to plan things out, but I do not know what program I could take at college. Please does anyone know?

A: mass communications or marketing

Q: can i become an engineer with a bachelor of science (3-year program) degree?
can i become an engineer with a bachelor of science (3-year program) degree in ontario, Canada? Or do any engineer related work with it?

A: Did you major in engineering? If your BS is not in an engineering disciple then it is very unlikely that anyone would hire you for any engineering position.

Q: is it possible to reseach more on a certain degree program at a college?
i was thinking of possibly majoring in social wokr and going to albany state university. how do i look at their social work program thoroughly?

A: You can call the admissions office and request a catalog. There may even be something on the college's website. If that doesn't help you any then maybe you can take a tour of the school, but put a big emphasis on the Social Work Department. When I say a big emphasis I mean talk to some of the professors/students that is in the department. Also look at any bulitein boards, flyers, or posters in the Social Work area.

Q: Is there a Bachelors Degree program for environmental engineering or sciences?
I want to find a good program where I can study conservation, and something to help the environment. Thus far, I've only found programs for forestry, and logging...Not what I want. Is it environmental engineering, or what?!

A: Several schools offer Civil and Environmental Engineering as a Bachelor's degree program (MIT, Ga Tech, OSU...). Here's a google search: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3A*%3AIE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GGIC&q=%22environmental+engineering%22+%22bachelor%27s+degree%22

Q: Can I transfer credits from a graduate certificate program into my Master's degree program as electives?
I'm about to pursue a Master's and a graduate certificate at the same time. Can some credits transfer from my certificate program to fulfill the electives if it is at a different university?

A: There is usually a very low number of credits allowed for transfer in any grad program...6 or 8 at the most. Many grad schools do not accept certificate credits because they are not viewed as equivalent to graduate level course work. The graduate school can review your transcripts and will make a determination. Talk to your admissions counselor or advisor. They should give you accurate information and tell you what, if any, next steps you need to follow. Good luck

Q: what degree program do I need to start with to become a forensic pathologist?
I have several years of healthcare exp., phlebotomy and CMA cert., but my final career goal is to work as a medical examiner. I am having problems finding out which is the best direction to take to begin my education. Please help if you can! Thanks

A: Step1 Most crime labs require a B.S. in a hard science, such as Chemistry or Biology. So obtaining one is a big first step to breaking into this career. Step2 After you have your degree, the best way to get your name out there is to intern at a local police department crime lab. Depending the city where you live, they may process the evidence there or send them out to a state crime lab, such as the Department of Justice crime lab, etc. The law enforcement community is tight knit and everyone seems to know everyone else. So do a good job and they will likely hire you. Step3 Learning about the criminal justice system is secondary to knowing the hard sciences. But taking a minor in criminology probably won't hurt either.

Q: Radiologic Technology Degree Program offered by hospitals?
I'm almost done with the required courses and prerequisites that I need to apply for the Radiologic Technology program. But, there's a 2-year waiting list. Can I just get my degree through a hospital based program? If so, how can I apply? Is there a wait? And, do they only take a certain amount of students? Plus, what are some of the requirements to get in (ie. 3.0 GPA)? Thanks in advance.

A: You can't get a "degree" through a hospital; you would earn a certificate, which is just as good. You can find accredited programs (both colleges and hospitals) here: http://arrt.org/index.html?content=http://www.arrt.org/nd/listOfSchools.ndm/listSchools&iframe=yes Most programs are hard to get into. The hospital program I went through doesn't have a "waiting list" - that implies that you will get in eventually. There is no guarantee if they don't feel you are right for their program. My school only accepted 6 students per year - it depends on the size of the hospital. Requirements will vary by school, but this is from mine: • High School diploma (or GED equivalent) • 15 college credits (completed prior to the application due date) including the following courses: Algebra (Elementary or Intermediate) Human Anatomy & Physiology English or Speech and any two of the following: Political Science Sociology Microcomputer Applications • Minimum overall college GPA of 2.8. (Most recent college transcript with at least 15 credits will be used.) • Minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required college classes Let me know if you have any more questions.

Q: What is the difference between a degree program and a certificate program?
In a community college. Which is better?

A: degree program requires a good load of general Education classes along with the major requirements. the certificate requires only the major requiremts

Q: English majors, how did/do you like going through that degree program?
I know that there's a lot of reading and writing. I'm wondering how intense it gets, and how you liked it? If you didn't like it, do you think there's a better degree plan that would have some similarities?

A: I loved it. But then, I love to read and write. It was challenging; there was quite a bit of material in archaic language and syntax, but the rewards for sticking with it were great. I also had a chance to take great modern literature courses and film courses and such. Its a great major and made me a well rounded person. I suppose a history major would be similar if that's what you prefer. You have to love the material or else it will all be a chore.

Q: RN'S, How long is the wait to enter Associates degree nursing program?
I attend a community college in Fayetteville, NC. How long did it take you to be accepted into the Associates degree nursing program? Would it be best to go to a four year college?

A: It depends on the college, but you're right, most community colleges have a wait list for the nursing program. However, it's not necessarily a first-come, first-served situation. The school I attended supposedly had a 2 yr. wait, but the counselor that I spoke to told me that every year they looked at the list and took the top students regardless of how long they had been on the list. She suggested that I start out taking the pre-requisite courses and go ahead and apply for the following year. I did, and was accepted and started my nursing program the next fall. I would suggest you check with a few schools and go ahead and get your applications in, and in the meantime, get all your liberal arts courses and prerequisites out of the way. Your life will be so much easier if you have all of the other courses out of the way and only have to take the nursing curriculum when you get into the nursing program. There is little advantage to having a BS right out of school. Everybody starts out doing the same work, whether you have an ADN or a BSN. The pay differential is only about 25 cents an hour, and that can disappear after your first performance review. If you want to advance into management, you will need a BSN, but you'll need several years of experience first, and you can get that with your ADN and work on completing your BSN part time. All hospitals that I know of have a tuition assistance program, so why not get your ADN, get your experience, and let your employer pay for you to complete your BSN? By the time you'll be in a position where you'll need a BS, you'll have it. Good luck.

Q: After I receive my BA in History, should I go straight into teaching, or a Master's Degree program?
I'm on the education track; therefore, I will be a certified Social Studies teacher (my major is History) after I graduate. I'm not sure whether I should go straight into teaching after I graduate, or get my Master's Degree first. What do you think I should do? Any helpful advice would be appreciated.

A: Considering the amount of school layoffs (especially college) right now I'd go for a masters. By the time you're finished maybe there will be some jobs. Too many job freezes so I vote- continue your education.

Q: ITT TECH Construction Management degree program: Has anyone completed it?
Have you or someone you know completed the bachelor's degree program in construction management from ITT? Was it worth while? Were you able to find a good job in the field? Do you feel you learned as much as you should or could have elsewhere?

A: As with any education, you get out of it what you put into it. ITT Tech is about the most expensive place you can go to school at, which a associates degree costing almost $35,000, not including room and board, like other Universities figure into their cost. Also, the school is not accredited by any of the large accreditation groups, which means that your credits will NOT transfer. In fact, say you get an associates or bachelors from them and try to go to another school for the next higher degree, (bachelors or masters), they will not take your credit, meaning you will have to start all over again from scratch. I am not trying to tell you not to go there, because I think any education is great and each person should get as much as they can throughout their life in any and all areas, not just for work, but for fun too. However, this might not be your best choice, instead look for more traditional schools (state colleges or universities) that offer online programs or have programs that work for your needs. Construction is more of a hands on thing then a degree needed field, thus i am not sure how much help this will actually be for you. Good luck.

Q: What's the best Photography Program and Degree in Minnesota?
I am researching going back to school for Photography and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions on the best school to attend in Minnesota. I'm also wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the best degree to get. Is it worth the time to get my Bachelor's or will it be just as effective to go to a technical school and get in and out with my Associate's or a certificate? TIA!!

A: St. Paul has an art school that I have heard good things about. St. Paul is also known as a city of the arts. You want a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. You can get an associate degree first if you want to go to junior college and save money, that's a good idea, and most of us do. Certificate Degrees tend to come later, unless it's some special situation concerning adult or continuing school. Mostly people want to jump straight into art school and get their feet wet...move on at a faster pace, learn as much as possible from the experts, what have you, some people get burnt out by the time they finish, there are so many differences. I don't text and I have lived in a cave in California being raised by Mexican Grey Wolves since I was four, so I don't really know much about texting, rotary phones, the wheel..... : ) TIA?

Q: What Associate Degree program requires you to take the least amount of credits to obtain it?
I cannot find it, I've been looking.

A: Liberal Arts or General Education.

Q: My son wants to pursue a career in Sports Medicine, what degree program should he study in college?
He is only in the 10th grade in high school right now, but we are thinking towards his future... He wants to work as an athletic trainer and maybe coach football on a high school level. He is now a sophmore in high school and has been playing football since 3rd grade.

A: In order to do sports medicine, you really need to be a licensed physician. What I would do at this stage is make sure he actually wants to be a doctor. There are lots of ways to be involved in sports without being an MD. I would first explore if he likes the sciences- take AP Bio and AP Chem and see how those feel. In college, continue to take science classes and be involved in sports. There are majors that are slightly less science based but still interesting like kinesiology, exercise physiology, and nutrition that are highly relevant. Best of luck to your son.