Get an advanced degree

I would like to go back for my Master’s in History. And I don’t really care if it lands me a job or not – I just want to do it for me.

Think this will probably be an MCSW degree but need to get a nonprofessional job for a year or so to get back in the swing of things and think a little more. UGA has a dual degree for MCSW and
JD(jurist doctor, law degree). This sounds very interesting, but it’s a 4 year degree instead of two for MCSW and 3 for JD, and it’s located in Athens, which is too far to commute daily. Also, don’t have time right now to devote to a program like this, nor probably to even the MCSW degree until the kids are out of high school. Asked hubby to consider moving to Athens in 8 years. Figure that should be enough advanced notice.

I have started the process of getting my CFP (certified financial planner) certification. It involes taking 6 advanced courses and sitting for a 2 day test (along with holding a college degree and having 3+ years of work experience). The courses can also be applied to a masters in finance and banking at institution I am taking them.

Seriously, MD, JD, PhD—I don’t care. All have been really possible at one point or another. All are possible still. Or an MS. Even an MA. Hell, an MFA. ha