I wouldn't care at all which degree they had. I would care about what they knew and what they could do.
> Hello Ecologgers! > > I'm wrapping up my fourth-year in environmental sciences at UC Davis and > have been looking at graduate schools. I notice that different schools > will > offer either an M.S. or an M.A. degree. While I've heard there isn't a > true > difference between the two degree types, I've noticed that many government > positions require an M.S. degree. I was hoping some of you could provide > me > with some insight on the difference between the two degrees -- if there > even > is one at all. Also, all else equal, would you hire an individual with an > M.S. over an M.A.? > > Many thanks! > -- Priya >
