Post Bach, cannot complete second BA?

[LauraV]

Hi all,

 

I have been on here before but it was a while back. I have bounced back and forth between two undergrad programs 100 miles apart and got most of the training in one school.

1. I have major sanity/safety/housing issues as I'm in that location now, and do not think I can stay here to complete 14 last credits.

2. The other school is the one I'd consider in the same state for an MFA in Studio Art if I were to choose to stay at all(I want to go to CAL State in a perfect world).

*I'm in OR.

Does anyone have experience with being just shy of a second BA for the new study subject and applying for grad schools? I literally am now out of undergrad aid as of this term. I may be able next fall to squeeze out two more courses that are very germane to my grad school goals/focus and the Cal State Modern/Contemporary Art History Req. 

Do grad schools look down on you or is it a significant limitation for me to almost have a second BA(so it's pretty nearly negligible). I mean as far as Cal State schools, I think it might be short  6-9 semester credits as compared to their requirements as an equivalency for and Art BA. It's beg. Ceramics and a couple of other odd ball non-studio courses if I remember right that their degree has as compared to my current hrs. standing in OR.

Edited April 27, 2017 by LauraV
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[cowgirlsdontcry]

I think it would depend on the school and what you want to obtain a Ph.D. in--whether it is in the major you haven't completed. Ph.D. programs are also seeking people who have the tenacity to finish because the dropout record from such programs is rather high, and after they invest money and time in a student, they want them to complete their studies.  Why don't you meet with your advisor and discuss your problem. They may be able to direct you to someone within the university who can help solve the problems you have.

[LauraV]

I am an Artist. And I got through the second BA in late Aug. No PH. D., MFA is where I'm headed.