What is the best way to change careers while pursuing your degree?

I have been in my field for 10+ years but have decided to finish my degree and want to find a more fufilling job while I complete the process of my education. However, my interests have changed, and I am not sure how to get invoved in pursuing public relations and or business without the proper qualifications necessary for the job description. Although I hope to complete my education, what is the best way to change your career in the process with little or no experience in that field?What is the best way to change careers while pursuing your degree?
Researching and networking are key to pursuing your dream! While taking public relations and business courses join PRSSA, Public Relations Student Society of America. Learn more at http://www.prssa.org/about/default.asp. If there is no chapter contact a nearby PRSA chapter, Public Relations Society of America, or PRSSA chapter to see if they will start one. Or, find out what other related student professional organizations are available on your campus. Get involved by attending meetings and activities regularly. Join a committee or board.



Also, research fields at the library or online using the Occupational Handbook and other sources. Talk to instructors, business leaders, owners, and others in the fields you're interested in. Conduct an informal survey about their job requirements, daily work schedule and habits, challenges, type of typical work and the not so typical, work hours, pay, benefits, etc.



Once you know you are probably interested in that field contact your campus career and employment office to help you obtain a part-time job or work for school credit.



The more you can research the field and gain experience in that area of interest the happier you will be that your hard work paid off.



Have fun in the process and best of luck!!