I would like a career change. I work at a dead end job. I have bachelor’s in communication with a horrible GPA of 2.92.
I would like to become an engineer but I sure if I should do a second bachelor’s or Masters degree.Please help. :-SS
I’d be surprised if you would be admitted to a master’s program with that background.
Start out with either a MOOC or an online class in “introduction to Mechanics” or "Introduction to ". Basically, take a course designed for Sophomore engineering majors. If you take one or two classes per semester for 2-3 semesters, you will be able to gauge where to slot in. Then make a plan.
I would learn through online classes- even free ones, then go for the MS degree by taking GRE’s, getting recommendations, and getting it paid for through a teaching assistantship- and go full time.
But you definitely need to get the background under your belt, first. I do not think there is much overlap between Engineering course requirements and Communications course requirements.
His do you get a masters degree in engineering with a communications degree? No judgement on communications. I would just think there’s no overlap. If you took Calc, it wouldn’t have been rigorous enough. No physics I’m sure. Those are just the very beginning. Even if you MOOCed, a masters program would likely want something more official I’d think.
You will either want to get a second Bachelor’s (something many often advise against) or take a significant amount of basic engineering coursework as a non-degree student before you think of applying to any engineering MS programs. But if you are really motivated and, more importantly, if you have the mathematical chops and quantitative ability to get through those courses, it is absolutely doable.
"I would like to become an engineer " - What aspects appeal to you (other than salary)? Maybe we can make suggestions that don’t involve engineering degree. For example, somebody that is drawn to programming might get a good change of pace via Programmer Boot Camp. (that may or may not be a good fit you - it’s just an example to get you thinking).
Without a previous engineering or similar background, it will be difficult to convince master’s programs that you can handle the coursework. Your best bet is do a second bachelor’s if you really want to switch to engineering.