<p>Do such things exist? I have a BSBA in Human Resource Management but have found I have a greater interest in a science field or a medical field. Due to financial aid restrictions it wouldn't be feasible to go back for another bachelors degree. I did some research and though I won't base a final decision on this I am INFP according to MB. That personality type seems to want careers that mean something to them and a lot of the suggestions are education, counseling, and social work or something research based or even medical (nursing).</p>
<p>I also have interests in counseling programs. They don't seem to require a specific bachelors degree, just a good GPA and a reason behind wanting in their program. </p>
<p>Some background: I graduated with a 3.50 overall and a 4.0/4.0 in my major. My degree is AACSB accredited, though unless applying to a business program that probably won't matter. </p>
<p>Any suggestions? :)</p>
<p>You might consider genetic counseling, which is an emerging field that is expected to grow 41% before the year 2022. Here is more information: <a href=“http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/genetic-counselors.htm”>http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/genetic-counselors.htm</a> </p>
<p>Graduate programs do not typically require that your bachelor’s be in a particular subject. They would probably want to see your interest in medicine/science established in other ways though, such as by having volunteer experience at your local hospital or something similar. All hospitals have volunteer programs. Here is a link to accredited degree programs in genetic counseling: <a href=“http://gceducation.org/pages/accredited-programs.aspx”>http://gceducation.org/pages/accredited-programs.aspx</a></p>
<p>That’s funny considering I actually thought about doing that at one point. I definitely think genetics is a really interesting field. I remember sitting in AP Biology in high school and getting Punnett Square quizzes and doing the best in the class on them!</p>
<p>I’ll definitely consider it. Thanks! </p>
<p>While many graduate programs don’t require a specific major, most in the science will have prerequisites - and the prereqs might be the equivalent of a major in that science field. You wouldn’t necessarily need a second bachelor’s, but you would need to take some classes as a non-degree student to get the prereqs.</p>
<p>Nursing has a lot of opportunities for people who don’t have a prior degree in it. You could do an accelerated BSN program, which usually takes 14-18 months. You would need some prereqs for that - anatomy and physiology, chemistry, statistics, sometimes a nutrition class, and a developmental psychology class. Or you could do one of the new entry-to-practice programs, where you earn the RN (basic license to practice) in 12 months and then in the next 2 years you earn an MSN and become a nurse practitioner. NPs do primary care.</p>
<p>Just as a note - any job could be something that “means something” to you, it just depends. Social work and education are often thought of as meaningful jobs in which you help people, but there’s a lot of other ones, too. For example, your degree is in human resource management - you could work the business side of a scientific or medical organization, like a hospital, a university, a think tank, etc. Human resource managers help people, too</p>
<p>I understand that HR can fulfill the “meaningful” job concept, I just am finding that I am not enjoying it. </p>
<p>I originally began to do a Bachelors in Biology to go to med school, but didn’t enjoy the classes and lost interest. I am not interested in becoming a doctor anymore, but I am interested in other healthcare related fields so nursing would be a good option. Thanks!</p>