California Coast University - Anyone done a Masters? Graduate Certificate?

[GoodYellowDogs]

First, I know it's NA, and that's okay.  My BS and MS are both RA.

So I'll finish my MS Management and Leadership at WGU by March.  By the way, it is easily doable in a 6-month term... but I fooled around and it's costing me 3-months of a second term at $4000.  

I want to move from healthcare administration where I have spent my whole career, into HR.  So... I'm thinking of doing a HR graduate certificate through CCU... and then I was looking at the CCU MBA in Human Resources... maybe?   If I do the certificate first, then all 4 courses apply to the MBA.  That would leave 8 courses to get the MBA.

But, I'd like to know if anyone has actually done a graduate certificate or a Masters.  If so, what were your thoughts and experience?

I didn't know much about the school until I saw one of my VP's resume and saw he got his Masters there. 

[eLearner]

Maybe a graduate cert in HR or an HR professional certification like a PHR (or one of its other variations) might get you to the same place faster and cheaper?

[dfrecore]

Maybe a graduate cert in HR or an HR professional certification like a PHR (or one of its other variations) might get you to the same place faster and cheaper?

I agree, you might be better off getting a PHR or SHRM-CP, lots more companies ask for those than a master's degree.  Especially if you don't have HR experience, I think getting a master's might make it harder to get a job rather than easier - you're going to look over-educated and over-qualified for a LOT of jobs.

[eLearner]

Maybe a graduate cert in HR or an HR professional certification like a PHR (or one of its other variations) might get you to the same place faster and cheaper?

I agree, you might be better off getting a PHR or SHRM-CP, lots more companies ask for those than a master's degree.  Especially if you don't have HR experience, I think getting a master's might make it harder to get a job rather than easier - you're going to look over-educated and over-qualified for a LOT of jobs.

There is a lot of truth to that. I have seen people who only had a Bachelors be considered overqualified because they also had a ton of work experience. We're told so often that education is important, then when some get it they're blocked off because of it due to the ignorance of others.

The main reason I suggested looking into certs is because she is close to finishing a Masters already at WGU in Management and Leadership. The certs may get her where she wants to go faster and more economically after that than getting another Masters even if it is in HR.

[Thorne]

To be frank, I'd probably suggest going to ENEB and paying $200 for the Master of Human Resource Management. Not because I have some ridiculous loyalty to ENEB, but because if you already have an RA degree and want something cheap and fast without particularly needing more credentials, that's the best option on the market.

[eLearner]

To be frank, I'd probably suggest going to ENEB and paying $200 for the Master of Human Resource Management. Not because I have some ridiculous loyalty to ENEB, but because if you already have an RA degree and want something cheap and fast without particularly needing more credentials, that's the best option on the market.

From a strictly cost-savings point, you can't beat that. So with cost checked off, then you have time to factor in. Luckily, the courses are entirely self-paced so the amount of time would be totally up to her effort and time management.

[GoodYellowDogs]

Maybe a graduate cert in HR or an HR professional certification like a PHR (or one of its other variations) might get you to the same place faster and cheaper?

I agree, you might be better off getting a PHR or SHRM-CP, lots more companies ask for those than a master's degree.  Especially if you don't have HR experience, I think getting a master's might make it harder to get a job rather than easier - you're going to look over-educated and over-qualified for a LOT of jobs.

I don't need to work about looking overqualified.  I am, as I am old.  I'm just looking for a retirement job.

I'm working on my SHRM - I have enough hours to qualify even though I haven't worked in HR.

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Maybe a graduate cert in HR or an HR professional certification like a PHR (or one of its other variations) might get you to the same place faster and cheaper?

I agree, you might be better off getting a PHR or SHRM-CP, lots more companies ask for those than a master's degree.  Especially if you don't have HR experience, I think getting a master's might make it harder to get a job rather than easier - you're going to look over-educated and over-qualified for a LOT of jobs.

There is a lot of truth to that. I have seen people who only had a Bachelors be considered overqualified because they also had a ton of work experience. We're told so often that education is important, then when some get it they're blocked off because of it due to the ignorance of others.

The main reason I suggested looking into certs is because she is close to finishing a Masters already at WGU in Management and Leadership. The certs may get her where she wants to go faster and more economically after that than getting another Masters even if it is in HR.

I stated i was looking at the cert from CCU.  I may want to do a MBA later as well.

[GoodYellowDogs]

I think I need to stay with a US NA or RA, as HR likes those better.

[ss20ts]

Or get your MBA at WGU. Some of the courses from your MA will transfer into the MBA I believe.

[ShotoJuku]

First, I know it's NA, and that's okay.  My BS and MS are both RA.

So I'll finish my MS Management and Leadership at WGU by March.  By the way, it is easily doable in a 6-month term... but I fooled around and it's costing me 3-months of a second term at $4000.  

I want to move from healthcare administration where I have spent my whole career, into HR.  So... I'm thinking of doing a HR graduate certificate through CCU... and then I was looking at the CCU MBA in Human Resources... maybe?   If I do the certificate first, then all 4 courses apply to the MBA.  That would leave 8 courses to get the MBA.

But, I'd like to know if anyone has actually done a graduate certificate or a Masters.  If so, what were your thoughts and experience?

I didn't know much about the school until I saw one of my VP's resume and saw he got his Masters there. 

I received both of my Undergrads from Excelsior College (RA) and both Graduate Degrees from CalCoast (MS Psychology and MBA in Management).  BOTH of these CalCoast degrees allowed me to teach at the collegiate level as an adjunct professor.