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  1. What about teaching on a college level? That would be the only teaching area I would be interested in. I'd love to get a PhD in German, but how much demand is there on the college teaching level? Thanks so much!
  2. Hey, I am very interested in earning a PhD in German, I am a native German that moved to the US 10 years ago and got married. I was raised by an American Mother in Germany, so I am bilingual. I'm going to receive an MS in counseling in May, but don't think I want to work in the field (high stress, low pay). Will this help or hurt my application? It will probably depend on my explanation. At this point, my interest will be multiculturalism in Germany in the 21st century. The big cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich) are international hubs (not like London or NYC, but comparable nonetheless) and this has always been fascinating to me. What is the career outlook for a German PhD? My interest would be teaching at college, not research (of course research will be essential during the PhD, but not following). I could also imagine being a high profile translator somewhere, but at this point teaching in college seems very appealing to me. I believe I could bring an inside-perspective and a strong point could be my experiences with immigration both in the US and in Germany. Here are my stats: BS: Psychology from a Tier-2 school, GPA 3.5 MA: Counseling in May 2013, GPA 3.7-3.8 GRE's were very mediocre last time because I didn't need any good ones to get into the counseling program of my choice, it was more of a formality. Again thanks so much, any input/opinions appreciated (you know Germans tend to be brutally honest).
  3. Looks like a lot of you got into Ivy League PhD programs! Congrats! Would you be willing to share your GRE scores and what kind of LORs you had going for yourself? I am very interested in earning a PhD in German, I am a native German that moved to the US 10 years ago and got married. I'm going to receive an MS in counseling in May, but don't think I want to work in the field (high stress, low pay). Will this help or hurt my application? It will probably depend on my explanation. My interest will be multiculturalism in Germany in the 21st century. The big cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich) are international hubs (not like London or NYC, but comparable nonetheless) and this has always been fascinating to me. I'd appreciate some input! Also, I was initially very interested becoming a German teacher (high school), but decided not to when I learned that the German language is dissapearing from US highschools. What is the career outlook for a German PhD? My interest would be teaching, not research (of course research will be essential during the PhD, but not following). Again, thanks.
  4. What do you guys think about this program: http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/business_technology/phd/information_technology_education.aspx ? I know this would be "down the road", an MS is required but it could be a long term goal and relates to what I have expressed in the OP.
  5. Job prospect is definitely not a "piss poor" reason, in fact, for most people the outlook is very important, as it should be for anyone investing money into a MS or even PhD program. To not take this into account in the economy that we live is, frankly, unwise. Obviously I also love working with computers and have done so for about 4 years. I think I explained my reasons sufficiently. What I am trying to find out are the pros and cons of MS/PhD programs and then the difference between CS and IT. Thank you everyone for the input and advice. Would someone mind listing or refering me to respectable CS/IT online programs on the Master's level? Again, thanks!
  6. I'm going to be graduation next May finishing a 60 credit program in Mental Health Counseling (CCREP). These credits were hard-earned but I don't understand why so many (including over 1000 hours of internship) are neccessary. It seems like such an intensive program that includes paying to work (practicum, fields, etc) should yield a very good job outlook but the more internships I do and the more I look at the salary range (50k max?) - the more dissapointed and frustrated I become given the poor funding and generally challenging work environment (suicida/homicidal kids/adults etc.). I realize not all agencies involve inpatient or intensive care but it's definitely a very challenging field and I just can't wrap my head around the investment that is neccessary for the MS in MHC degree. I am not blaming anyone but myself, I researched poorly upon admission. Thankfully I have not lost much money since I have been a GA. I'd like to hear some opinions here. Thanks everyone.
  7. Also, I would probably prefer an online degree as this frees up so much time, and I find it fitting for a CS program. An accelerated one would be even better. There is also the chance of doing something in web development specifically, but what I want to avoid the most is to get a weak degree as I explainded in the opening post, my MS in counseling was one of the worst mistakes ever.
  8. I agree that my experience is mostly practical. I've had 3 different IT jobs as stated in the OP and programmed in HTML/CSS/JAVA and some PHP. But all my experience is non-academic other than two statistic courses and problem solving with computers in undergrad. Doing well on the GRE's, I could probably get into a respectable MS program, and this might be the best route. Could someone explain to me the difference of MS in CS vs. IT? I imagine IT encompasses broader technology and includes less programming? If you can reference a good resource I would be happy to read up. Sorry for the amount of questions I have. What is the job outlook MS IT vs. CS? I have the feeling the CS is stronger and more specific? After all it is usually much better to be a specialist than a generalist from my experience in the IT world. Thanks again.
  9. Hello OP, I'm feeling for you, sounds a bad story. I have a question though! Before you applied you knew that their funding is limited. Why are you so upset to find out that you are now only getting limited funding (GA)? You stated that this goes against your plans (visa, loans, etc.) - then why did you apply there in the first place? Good luck nonetheless!
  10. And why not? Also, are there respectable online PhD's or MS in CS? Again, thank you guys. Madison
  11. Thanks for the response, any other suggestions? I would hate to do another MS considering I am almost done with my Mental Health Counseling degree. I would also like to mention that my GA was with the department of Communication Studies and my work activities were mostly computer/technology related. Again, thank you. Madison
  12. Hey, I really would appreciate some advice as my situation is a little complicated. I have a strong occupational background in computer science having worked in corporate web department's before and after I got my Bachelor of Psychology (3.4 GPA). I went down the psych path further and enrolled in a Counseling Master's program which I would graduate next May (3.7 GPA, 40 credits earned). 1 year ago I developed a strong visual disability that made me reconsider my career. I can see a screen just fine but I can't counsel people 1 on 1 effectively anymore. I've also had a Graduate Assistantship the last year so no money was lost. I now want to pursuit a career in computer science, and hope to get into a PhD program, preferably online. What are my chances? I understand I have had almost no math courses (other than problem solving with computers - A, and statistics - . My goal will be to teach computer science or technology classes. I do not plan on being a software engineer, network administrator, etc. -- my job as GA has opened my eyes to what I really want to do: be a CS professor. I have a lot of knowledge and experience as stated above, but since I neither have a Master's nor a Bachelor in CS, I'm wondering if I can get into a PhD program that would allow me to be competitive and teach eventually. I know there are other PhD programs in "Educational Technology" etc., I am open to suggestions if they would make me competitive on the job market for community colleges or 4-year colleges. To further weaken my case, here are my 3 year old GRE scores, keep in mind that I did not study for the quant section because I was applying to a counseling program (biggest mistake ever): Verbal 420, Quant 510, Analytical 4.5. I could retake and do much better. Thanks so much in advance, Madison
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