Asked on the Line conducted random interviews with the men in blue and asked, “If money or time was not an issue, what type of degree would you like to obtain and why?”
Antwan Williams: Sound Engineering. I am so into the production of music; it’s fascinating. Everything that goes into it is out of this world. You have to literally have an ear for it.
Michael Calvin Holmes: Behavioral Science, so I can better understand society as a whole and understand myself better and ultimately help improve society.
James Metters: Theology. Theology is a course that at my age I can complete and then I can go on and earn a doctorate degree and help the community like Martin Luther King did for his community. I would like to help improve the moral issues of the community. You can cut a lot of corners and get to the meat of the social issues with theology.
Kerwin Jackson: Seminary or Theology. Because of my faith and because of what God has put in my heart, to go out and help people build a solid foundation in Christ Jesus.
Quinton Walker: Social Behavioral Science. It deals with people and society. It’s important because as an Alcohol and Drug Addiction counselor it would help me better understand people.
Tommy Ross: Social Sciences with an emphasis in psychology. My whole thing is being able to give back to my community. By being book smart and street smart, it would give me credibility to reach out to my community.
Brad Carney: Environmental Sciences. If you don’t take care of the planet, we will stop existing as a species.
Jesse Alvarado: A medical degree. I would like to be a physician and make medical services available for poor people and for immigrants without access to medical insurance.
Vincent Blackburn: Medical degree. There would be unlimited things I can do. It’s vast. I can go to many levels in medicine, like neurology and psychiatry.
Joel Moore: Mechanical Engineering. I like working with my hands and working with machines like car engines.
Walter Johnson: Marine Biology: I love animals. I love fishing. Ever since my daddy put a fishing pole in my hand, I have been drawn to fish. I want to help animals. I am fascinated by marine animals.
