Masters Program Question

I know the decision is ultimately up to me, but just wanted to get a couple opinions...

I am considering going to grad school. I am conflicted between UMUC and WGU. I like the UMUC Program in Cybersecurity and if I take two more classes I would be able to get a second Masters in Digital Forensics. Though I like the idea of possibly being able to finish WGU in hopefully a year. Do you think it would be a better idea to do WGU finish faster (UMUC would take about 2.5 years) and then maybe take some Forensic Certifications instead?

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the_Grinch

UMUC will be a lot more expensive.

PCTechLinc

Unless they are two completely different disciplines, I personally don't think having two Masters is going to do much for you. The only reason I did two is because one is technical, and the other is business. I would more look at the actual coursework, and the accreditation of each school as well. I personally enjoyed all my WGU courses. I have no knowledge of UMUC, and haven't heard any feedback.

mizterkewl

the_Grinch wrote: »

UMUC will be a lot more expensive.

true that is a big factor as well that I forgot to mention.

yoba222

Will the more expensive degree provide a higher salary? Are there any job postings out there where they ask for more than one master's degree?

mizterkewl

The point of the second degree would be just to learn more about Forensics that it’s just two more classes to get it. Not so much about hvn two Masters.

SaltyHashes

I graduated with UMUC with a Grad Cert in Digital Forensics. They have this weird attitude where you can never do 100% work and there is always room for improvement. I've had to harass professors with a grade dispute over papers, and they've magically changed from 80% to ~92%.

When they require a 3.0 Culminative GPA and they're only awarding B's on assignments, that's a problem.

Their customer support has more to be desired as well. Call 3 times with the same question and you'll get 3 different answers.

Their labs are state-of-the-art though. Helix Live Boot CD, Adepto, EnCase, and Cisco VPN software are some of the tools you can expect to work with.

Plus their school is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.