u/ElizaMaeOk

Hi all,
Basically what the title says.

I am hoping to go into a sociology and/or public policy PhD in the next few years. I have a Master’s degree in public affairs, but unfortunately due to my health I was unable to engage in very much research during my program. My undergrad research experience was primarily in philosophy and legal studies. I did do some research during my MPA, but it was primarily in legal analysis.
I have recently worked in a research lab doing admin work and data visualization, and would love to continue on my career in academia.
I found a post bacc that I thought might help boost my resume which would focus on sociology research methods and allow me to participate in research, but I’m worried about the implications of doing a post bacc after a Master’s degree…
Has anyone else been in a similar boat? Did you go back for another master’s degree? Do you think the post bacc might help?
Any sage advice or commiseration appreciated!

PS: apologies in advance if this is too close to an admissions question!

Hi all,
Basically what the title says.
I am hoping to go into a sociology and/or public policy PhD in the next few years. I have a Master’s degree in public affairs, but unfortunately due to my health I was unable to engage in very much research during my program. My undergrad research experience was primarily in philosophy and legal studies.
I have recently worked in a research lab doing admin work, and would love to continue on my career in academia.
I found a post bacc that I thought might help boost my resume which would focus on sociology research methods and allow me to participate in research, but I’m worried about the implications of doing a post bacc after a Master’s degree…
Has anyone else been in a similar boat? Did you go back for another master’s degree? Do you think the post bacc might help?
Any sage advice or commiseration appreciated!

Edit to add- I did do some research during my MPA, but it was primarily legal research.