Re: the simplistic argument of employment at small stations ...

[hopfgapr@sprynet.com]

I don't disagree. I guess my point is that the real or perceived bias(?) towards having a degree crosses all fields, and is by no means limited to radio, or even limited to media.

Now, as for the merits of the degree, if it's in the discipline specified for the job, yes, it's an asset and should be considered. Where I have a problem is someone with a degree in discipline X, with about a 20% crossover into career Y gets the job over a HS Dip guy or gal that clearly has the experience in career Y.

It certainly cuts both ways, and no doubt, having a Bachelors Degree is superior to not having one. I simply believe that the decision -making process should not begin and end there, as I believe it frequently does.

-Paul Hopfgarten
Derry



 ---- On Dec 21 Dib9@aol.com wrote: 
> Agreed, but the best formula is education and work experience.  A formal education does give you a more broad based background that can only help you be a better broadcaster.  I have worked with several people that are experienced broadcasters but can't hold a conversation on anything other than radio.
> 
> -- Dan Billings, Bowdoinham, Maine
>    Educated and Experienced
> 
> 
> 
> <<I know this from personal experience working in the newspaper industry. Just to discriminate because someone only has real life experience, not classroom 
> experience, is wrong.
> 
> -Sean>>