Considering a philosophy MA

[sylvar]

I know that Jodi's almost certain to end up with an academic job of some sort -- so that means that there will be an academic library of some sort nearby. I'm thinking about getting a philosophy MA so that I can work as a liaison between the library and the philosophy department, or as an academic librarian who has a subject master's and a working knowledge of two liberal arts fields, linguistics and philosophy.

I'm not disillusioned with systems work—I still love that. But I think that if I can manage to get an MA during the 5-7 years she's working on her PhD, at minimal cost (possibly by working for the university where she gets her PhD), I would have another interesting and reasonably well-paying career option in case systems librarianship isn't in need when I'm looking for work.

I've learned a fair amount *about* philosophy by helping her; I've been able to come up with some decent objections to published arguments. But I've got zero classroom experience with it, so I suspect I might have to start with some undergrad classes to get admitted to any accredited program.

Comments

[gardenwaltz.livejournal.com]

I would do some career research to see if the MA would really add to your job/earning potential. If not, I would plan to take courses for cheap/free using your connections to your eventual university. Honestly, if you feel you need undergrad level courses, your plan would be the same for the first year or so.

[magnoliafly.livejournal.com]

Do you have a PhD in linguistics? I can't remember.

Is there such a position in existence that acts as liasion currently? I'm curious to see the demand for that as well.

[sylvar.livejournal.com]

Yes, GSU has such a liaison. No, my two degrees are BA linguistics and MA library science.

[mattyo3000.livejournal.com]

If, by "minimal cost" you mean "free", then go for it. But even if you do get a tuition discount for working at the university, I'm guessing you're still going to be dropping a few thou out of pocket.

[sylvar.livejournal.com]

Depends on the amount of the tuition discount, I imagine.

You GO!

[tealfroglette.livejournal.com]

It sounds like a splendid plan!