Please, please help with advice on getting a master of history..r/o

[LOC4ME]

from American Military University.

I plan to get my MLS and would also love to have a masters in history not only for my own enjoyment, but also, to bump up my resume. I hope/plan to work in archives.

I have been in contact with several grad schools for library science and even the top ranked ones have absolutely no problem with a degree that is online as long as it is regionally accredited.

A friend of mine is suggesting that I take my clep credits and apply to a "real" school to complete my undergrad. Virginia Commonwealth university in my state will accept 54 credits toward a degree in cleps. And then to get my masters in history at a b&m. More specifically--George Mason University or the College of William & Mary.

No doubt, these are all ranked schools and in the case of W&M, a highly ranked school. I want to be very competitive when I start applying for jobs. I plan to apply toplaces like the Library of Congress, the National Archives and the Smithsonian among others.

It would add another year or year and a half if I were to change everything now. Do you think that it's worth it to have a "stronger" application? I do plan to start volunteering soon, so I will have some actual experience. I will turn 38 in Sept.

Any thoughts/advice would be grealty appreciated!!!! Thank you in advance.

[ShotoJuku]

AMU is a "really good REAL" school. :iagree:

[TMW2010]

from American Military University.

I plan to get my MLS and would also love to have a masters in history not only for my own enjoyment, but also, to bump up my resume. I hope/plan to work in archives.

I have been in contact with several grad schools for library science and even the top ranked ones have absolutely no problem with a degree that is online as long as it is regionally accredited.

A friend of mine is suggesting that I take my clep credits and apply to a "real" school to complete my undergrad. Virginia Commonwealth university in my state will accept 54 credits toward a degree in cleps. And then to get my masters in history at a b&m. More specifically--George Mason University or the College of William & Mary.

No doubt, these are all ranked schools and in the case of W&M, a highly ranked school. I want to be very competitive when I start applying for jobs. I plan to apply toplaces like the Library of Congress, the National Archives and the Smithsonian among others.

It would add another year or year and a half if I were to change everything now. Do you think that it's worth it to have a "stronger" application? I do plan to start volunteering soon, so I will have some actual experience. I will turn 38 in Sept.

Any thoughts/advice would be grealty appreciated!!!! Thank you in advance.

Well, one thing that you'll have to remember is that you're going to be fighting 24-25 year olds for entry level jobs at those facilities. (5-6 years from now).

While the additional masters may give you a boost. I honestly don't know what to tell you there. I like all of the schools you've named - Then again, went to HS a short distance away from George Mason, and lived in DC/VA for about a total of 30 years. Can you afford to go to a B&M full time for the Masters?