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Second BA or Masters?

by Sara

Oct 18, 2009

I have a BA in Psychology and am in the alternative education program through my state. I had to first get licensed in MS Social studies (a social science), then I added Elementary endorsement. I have taken Praxis II in Elementary content area, so that would make me highly qualified (?)

Anyway, my problem is that I am having a very hard time finding a position. Even the school district that is known for hiring first year and alternativly certified teachers is laying off teachers. I thought this might be the best time for me to go ahead and complete a Ed program. The alternative program requires that I complete a certain number of education credits before I can get a standard certificate, so I may as well get the degree.

My question is should I get a second BA in Education or should I get an MA? My local university only offers the MA in secondary, but I'm really interested in Elementary. I would like to also get an MA because I am interested in Educational leadership. ...See More

Lowie On 10/18/09, Sara wrote:

> My question is should I get a second BA in Education or > should I get an MA? My local university only offers the MA > in secondary, but I'm really interested in Elementary. I > would like to also get an MA because I am interested in > Educational leadership. I would appreciate any advice!
...See More

Oct 31, 2009

Denise On 10/31/09, Lowie wrote: > On 10/18/09, Sara wrote: > >> My question is should I get a second BA in Education or >> should I get an MA? My local university only offers the MA >> in secondary, but I'm really interested in Elementary. I >> would like to also get an MA because I am interested in >> Educational lead...See More

Nov 3, 2009

Crystal Dear Sara,

I'm in the same situation - I have a B.S. in biology and a master's in Environmental Science and wanted to teach high school and get my certification through the alternative route. That was the plan, anyway, before the economy got so bad. I'm in Florida and they have only been hiring those teachers that already have full profess...See MoreDear Sara,

I'm in the same situation - I have a B.S. in biology and a master's in Environmental Science and wanted to teach high school and get my certification through the alternative route. That was the plan, anyway, before the economy got so bad. I'm in Florida and they have only been hiring those teachers that already have full professional certification, and not many of those. So, I decided to go ahead while I am in limbo and get my master of arts in teaching (MAT) in secondary science education at University of South Florida. The local community college had an Educator Prep program, but I couldn't get financial aid for it because it is considered an undergraduate program. I'm glad it didn't work out, because now I will have a masters in teaching and a professional certificate when I am done, which not only should look good on my resume, but also get me in the higher pay bracket. So, I say definitely go for the masters!

Good luck!

On 10/18/09, Sara wrote: > I have a BA in Psychology and am in the alternative > education program through my state. I had to first get > licensed in MS Social studies (a social science), then I > added Elementary endorsement. I have taken Praxis II in > Elementary content area, so that would make me highly > qualified (?) > > Anyway, my problem is that I am having a very hard time > finding a position. Even the school district that is known > for hiring first year and alternativly certified teachers > is laying off teachers. I thought this might be the best > time for me to go ahead and complete a Ed program. The > alternative program requires that I complete a certain > number of education credits before I can get a standard > certificate, so I may as well get the degree. > > My question is should I get a second BA in Education or > should I get an MA? My local university only offers the MA > in secondary, but I'm really interested in Elementary. I > would like to also get an MA because I am interested in > Educational leadership. I would appreciate any advice!

Nov 25, 2009

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