<p>I'm pondering if I should get a second bachelors for Engineering. The one i have now is in environmental science, and after a year of job searching, I still don't have anything. I actually started off as a math major in my undergrad, but proof writing discouraged me from continuing. I did well in those math initial classes, and currently just this past fall, I retook calc 1 and calc 2 (simultaneously) at a community college, and aced them both. This term, I'm just taking linear algebra. At the CC, they have a transfer program with Temple University where if I get my associates in engineering science, I can seamlessly transfer to Temple's program. </p>
<p>I'm going to speak with them on Friday to see what they have to say, and to see if any of my old college credits can transfer over. Hopefully it will because I will be 26 when I graduate if it doesn't!!!</p>
<p>Perhaps you could get into a Masters program instead. You might need some remedial courses but it would be more valuable than a second B.S.</p>
<p>"Hopefully it will because I will be 26 when I graduate if it doesn’t!!! "</p>
<p>Is that old or something? I mean, it does seem pretty serious as you will only have 39 years to work as an Engineer after that.</p>
<p>But seriously…Which engineering discipline do you want to pursue? Environmental?</p>
<p>You should apply directly for Masters programs. Not only will you spend less time getting a (useful) Masters degree, but you won’t have to explain in job interviews why you went back for a second Bachelors degree. You probably have most of the pre-requisites already from your first undergrad degree, but most likely you will have some deficiencies that must be taken.</p>
<p>I am doing the same thing except I am MANY years older than you. I have an environmental science degree too. If you can do it without taking on too much debt, than I would not hesitate if I were you.</p>
<p>The problem with the Masters degree is that 1) you need to bridge in 2) it will complicate your ability to get a P.E. certification.</p>
<p>The P.E. certification is a biggie in the Environmental Consulting field.</p>
<p>Also, I’d be surprised if all of your credits don’t transfer over. You’re looking at 2 years probably.</p>