In my opinion only (and I am by no means an expert):
Usually it's quicker, and if you are looking to go into grad programs such as Business or Law school where the major doesn't count, you can get a higher GPA and qualify for those options easier. Also, for some people (like me!) the subject matter(s) is/are easier. I love History, English, Psych, Poli Sci, and while I currently work with Business/IT, it's not as much fun for me to study for MicroEcon as it is American Lit
Military- you mentioned Officer, also to get quick points for E-3 vs. E-2, etc.
Grad School- Law school, medical School, some Business schools/majors do not care about your undergrad major
Government jobs- people just want to get *a* degree to qualify for the job, especially for a government job.
All of the above, except for the military reasons, are why I am doing it. Also, flexibility. Agreed, General Business is flexible, but what if down the road I wanted to do something in non-profit or work for a university, or decide I want to teach adult ed classes? Liberal Arts/Studies is more flexible than Business. Downside to it is it usually requires further study/training down the road (i.e. teaching cert, business core classes, computer classes, etc.), whereas a specific major you have your training.
I work in Marketing with IT (I do web support for a Big 3 auto company)- we require you have a Marketing or Advertising degree to do it. If you have a General Business degree, you need to get a certificate in Marketing. If you had a degree in Marketing, you can do this job and many others, but what if next year you want to do Finance? You'll have to go get additional training-sometimes a specific major can be a hindrance.
Then again, the way the economy is, having a degree is always better than not having one, period. Doesn't necessarily matter what it's in.
Usually it's quicker, and if you are looking to go into grad programs such as Business or Law school where the major doesn't count, you can get a higher GPA and qualify for those options easier. Also, for some people (like me!) the subject matter(s) is/are easier. I love History, English, Psych, Poli Sci, and while I currently work with Business/IT, it's not as much fun for me to study for MicroEcon as it is American Lit
Military- you mentioned Officer, also to get quick points for E-3 vs. E-2, etc.
Grad School- Law school, medical School, some Business schools/majors do not care about your undergrad major
Government jobs- people just want to get *a* degree to qualify for the job, especially for a government job.
All of the above, except for the military reasons, are why I am doing it. Also, flexibility. Agreed, General Business is flexible, but what if down the road I wanted to do something in non-profit or work for a university, or decide I want to teach adult ed classes? Liberal Arts/Studies is more flexible than Business. Downside to it is it usually requires further study/training down the road (i.e. teaching cert, business core classes, computer classes, etc.), whereas a specific major you have your training.
I work in Marketing with IT (I do web support for a Big 3 auto company)- we require you have a Marketing or Advertising degree to do it. If you have a General Business degree, you need to get a certificate in Marketing. If you had a degree in Marketing, you can do this job and many others, but what if next year you want to do Finance? You'll have to go get additional training-sometimes a specific major can be a hindrance.
Then again, the way the economy is, having a degree is always better than not having one, period. Doesn't necessarily matter what it's in.
I'm done!
B.A. English, TESC, completed December 2008
Tests passed: A/I Lit-73, Mgmt-71, Amer Lit-73, Tech Writing-64, Criminal Justice-56, Here's to Your Health-65, Law Enforcement-60
B.A. English, TESC, completed December 2008
Tests passed: A/I Lit-73, Mgmt-71, Amer Lit-73, Tech Writing-64, Criminal Justice-56, Here's to Your Health-65, Law Enforcement-60
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