In many schools there is no difference. In others, MA takes a foreign language and MS takes stats. In others, MA is a non-thesis degree (sometimes a final book report) and MS is a thesis. Combine this with the MAT (masters arts teaching), Professional Masters, and the oodles of other masters program designations, the best thing to do is just read the school's program description and not worry about it!
There is no real pattern here across the country, even though many people seem to think there is. Malcolm On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM, Priya Shukla <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > -- Malcolm L. McCallum Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology "Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive" - Allan Nation 1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
