Second Bachelor's -- Where to get one, how it's done, and should I even bother?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>Due to the recent economic climate, I have been seriously considering going back to school, not only in order to weather the storm, so to speak, but also to gain some more marketable skills. I graduated in 09 with a BA in Japanese (3.87 GPA), and while I knew it wasn't a "useful" major, I was also planning on going to grad school right after so I didn't do any internships, nor did I worry about finding work right out of college. However, grad school (more specifically, library school) was really not for me and I had a terrible time even getting through the first month, so I ended up moving back home and trying to find work. I did end up getting an internship, which was an awesome experience, but it was still utterly unhelpful in regards to resume building -- I even had an interviewer skip right over it because it was "volunteer" work and not paid work.</p>

<p>To make a long story short, my plans didn't work out and I can't get a job, which is why I'm considering going back for a BS (most likely in Psych or Computer Science). My reasoning is that I don't have enough credits or experience to get into any Masters program other than Japanese, which I don't have enough interest to get a Masters in anyway, and that I was told that I could do a second degree in two years instead of the regular four.</p>

<p>As it says in the title, I'd like to know which schools offer a second bachelors (around SF Bay Area would be preferable), how long they usually take, and should I even bother getting one, or tough it out in the job market/a Masters program?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Option 1: Contact your previous college/university and find out how long it would take you to finish the second “major”. Depending on the courses you need, it might take only one year.</p>

<p>Option2: Contact the local colleges/universities to find out whether you can be accepted in the new degree program. Some institutions will admit you as a transfer. Some won’t admit anyone to a new undergraduate program period.</p>

<p>Option3: Try out the new subject with coursework at the local community college. You may be able to get enough coursework there to apply to grad school.</p>

<p>Option4: Get a job, any job. Work for two years. Then apply for an MBA. With work experience and your Japanese language skills you should be a very interesting candidate.</p>

<p>You do need to be aware that the only financial aid available to you for a second undergraduate degree will be unsubsidized Stafford loans. A public institution (if you are in-state) is almost certainly your most affordable choice.</p>