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isabellaksmith:
Good Afternoon,
I recently joined the Navy as a "nuke". I understand there is a long road ahead of me, but a couple of thoughts have been on my mind. I was hoping to find some valuable guidance here.
After completion of training and being sent to the fleet, what are enlisted nuclear operators' probability/ chances of earning a bachelors degree? From what I have read on this forum and others, it seems as though their days are rather long and given the very nature of the job, are not always in a position to devote the time necessary to earning a degree (long hours, access to Internet, etc.) Furthermore, if one does complete their bachelors, how apt is the Navy to send a qualified candidate to graduate school to pursue a degree in the nuclear field? Is this possible or more likely something pursued when one leaves the Navy?
Excuse any ignorance. This is all new to me. I look forward to reading your shared wisdom.
Thanks! :)
[I've been in college for several years already and have accumulated quite a few credits (primarily general education courses) so I would most likely just have to take major specific courses. A particular online college that I was applying to informed me that I would only have to take 12 more courses to receive my Bachelors of Science]
Frank Cable:
What type of degree are you asking about? If it's some garbage degree like criminal justice, human resources or psychology the odds are good. If it's a respected degree, such as physics, chemistry or mechanical/electrical engineering that require laboratory courses it will be extremely difficult if not impossible.
isabellaksmith:
Frank,
"Garbage" degree for bachelors- criminal justice. But I was mainly curious as to the prospects of pursuing graduate work if I enjoyed the field, wanted to continue my education, but also wanted to stay in the Navy. It may not be feasible and I'm still happy with my decision to join regardless...just wondering.
MMM:
It depends. If you're on a sub, it will be very difficult, if not impossible, depending on your underway schedule. If you're on a carrier, it's significantly more doable, but it will take a lot of work. You'll still have the problem of courses with labs, as they are tough to find in evening classes, but if you stay in long enough to be an instructor, you could pull it off.
isabellaksmith:
--- Quote from: MMM on Nov 05, 2015, 05:26 ---It depends. If you're on a sub, it will be very difficult, if not impossible, depending on your underway schedule. If you're on a carrier, it's significantly more doable, but it will take a lot of work. You'll still have the problem of courses with labs, as they are tough to find in evening classes, but if you stay in long enough to be an instructor, you could pull it off.
--- End quote ---
Thanks for the advice. Is there access to the internet on carriers? Am I allowed to bring a personal laptop or tablet to do schoolwork on?
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