What is a good career path for a 7th grade special education teacher with a master's degree?
I have no desire to further my career at the high school level. I would really like to get into some type of professional job (financial aid office, recruiting etc.) at a community college, but I'm not sure how to go about doing so. Also, I'm afraid to take a pay cut. I have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an Alternative Master's in Special Education. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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You may want to look into Non Profits. Here's why I say it. 1. You are good with people. 2. You have the masters in Special Ed which should open doors there. Beware - you may see a pay cut as these are generally Federally sponsored jobs. Check out http://Hired911.com and search for Non Profit jobs - or use the keywords: "Special Education" Masters degree... but they may be more "teaching oriented." One last thought is doing Education in a Professional field, corporate training. You may need to be skilled in Education Building tools to enter that field.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
What kind of work can I do with degree in Psychology/Education
What kind of work can I do with degree in Psychology/Education?
I have a BS in Psychology, with minor in Education, Masters in Childhood Education, and MAsters in School Leadership. I have been a teacher for the past 10 years and never felt the need for a change, but I'm thinking maybe in a few years. Are there any other fields besides education that I could use my skills and degrees in. Thanks!
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Consider a career in School Psychology or Counseling Psychology. Both will likely require a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited university. Consider talking to an admissions counselor at a local state university for more information.
I have a BS in Psychology, with minor in Education, Masters in Childhood Education, and MAsters in School Leadership. I have been a teacher for the past 10 years and never felt the need for a change, but I'm thinking maybe in a few years. Are there any other fields besides education that I could use my skills and degrees in. Thanks!
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Consider a career in School Psychology or Counseling Psychology. Both will likely require a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited university. Consider talking to an admissions counselor at a local state university for more information.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Do I have to get a Master Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching
Do I have to get a Master Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching?
I heard that teachers are having to get higher degrees to really have a chance at getting hired. I was going to just get a Bachelor degree but I heard the Master would be better. Is that true?
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I am in school now finishing up my senior year in early childhood/special education. It is always good to go as far as you can because the higher your degree the higher your salary. I plan on getting my masters in education. Im not sure which field I want to go into but I am going to find a program that will benefit me in the long run. I think employers do consider how much of an education you have when they are hiring though.
I heard that teachers are having to get higher degrees to really have a chance at getting hired. I was going to just get a Bachelor degree but I heard the Master would be better. Is that true?
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I am in school now finishing up my senior year in early childhood/special education. It is always good to go as far as you can because the higher your degree the higher your salary. I plan on getting my masters in education. Im not sure which field I want to go into but I am going to find a program that will benefit me in the long run. I think employers do consider how much of an education you have when they are hiring though.
Monday, October 1, 2012
What are the best colleges for graduate (Master's) education in political science
What are the best colleges for graduate (Master's) education in political science?
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U.C Berkeley an
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U.C Berkeley an
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Is it necessary to get a master's in education to teach K12 in New Mexico
Is it necessary to get a master's in education to teach K12 in New Mexico?
University of Phoenix has been calling me to commit to a two year program that they say will give me a master's in education and a big advantage over other people, I already have a master's in biology.
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If you are already a biology teacher another masters will not help you. If you are not a certified or licensed teacher and this degree will give you teaching certification AND the masters, it may be worth it. Call the NM dept of education and ask. Their answer will be your truth.
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I graduated from UOP's education master's program (curriculum and instruction). As I interpret your answer, you are wanting to teach in New Mexico and currently have a master's in biology but no degree in education? If you have no education degree, you cannot get a teaching certification to teach K-12 level students. So regardless of what degree you hold, you cannot teach in elementary, middle, or high school without an education degree and pass a certification test. If that's the case, then I would recommend UOP's master program. However, you probably could get a job teaching post-secondary (college) in biology. If you already have a teaching degree and certification and a master's in biology, then having a master's in education makes you no better off than any other teacher with a masters.
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NO, you do not need to get another master's, there are alternative routes to getting certified in New Mexico, with a post-baccalaureate alternative licensure program or a portfolio. "In either case, one may apply for an Internship License and begin teaching while completing the requirements for Alternative Licensure." New Mexico Public Education Department Pathways to Teaching http://www.teachnm.org/become_a_teacher.html Pathways to Alternative Licensure http://www.teachnm.org/alternative_licensure.html The New Mexico Transition To Teaching program provides support through the porfolio process: http://www.teachnm.org/t2t_about.html If you choose to go through a licensure program, here is the list of approved alternative licensure programs in New Mexico: http://www.teachnm.org/bachelor_teacher_prep.html Are you planning to teach biology? If so, science and math teachers are in high demand. Experience (work and/or teaching) will be your advantage, not a degree from UoP. Good luck.
University of Phoenix has been calling me to commit to a two year program that they say will give me a master's in education and a big advantage over other people, I already have a master's in biology.
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If you are already a biology teacher another masters will not help you. If you are not a certified or licensed teacher and this degree will give you teaching certification AND the masters, it may be worth it. Call the NM dept of education and ask. Their answer will be your truth.
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I graduated from UOP's education master's program (curriculum and instruction). As I interpret your answer, you are wanting to teach in New Mexico and currently have a master's in biology but no degree in education? If you have no education degree, you cannot get a teaching certification to teach K-12 level students. So regardless of what degree you hold, you cannot teach in elementary, middle, or high school without an education degree and pass a certification test. If that's the case, then I would recommend UOP's master program. However, you probably could get a job teaching post-secondary (college) in biology. If you already have a teaching degree and certification and a master's in biology, then having a master's in education makes you no better off than any other teacher with a masters.
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NO, you do not need to get another master's, there are alternative routes to getting certified in New Mexico, with a post-baccalaureate alternative licensure program or a portfolio. "In either case, one may apply for an Internship License and begin teaching while completing the requirements for Alternative Licensure." New Mexico Public Education Department Pathways to Teaching http://www.teachnm.org/become_a_teacher.html Pathways to Alternative Licensure http://www.teachnm.org/alternative_licensure.html The New Mexico Transition To Teaching program provides support through the porfolio process: http://www.teachnm.org/t2t_about.html If you choose to go through a licensure program, here is the list of approved alternative licensure programs in New Mexico: http://www.teachnm.org/bachelor_teacher_prep.html Are you planning to teach biology? If so, science and math teachers are in high demand. Experience (work and/or teaching) will be your advantage, not a degree from UoP. Good luck.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
I'm looking to continuing my education (master's degree with a doctoral degree) in SPOTS SCINCE
I'm looking to continuing my education (master's degree with a doctoral degree) in SPOTS SCINCE,?
I'm graduate in 2006, and I have BSc in Sport Rehabilitation from Hashemite University in JORDAN. Would you please, do you know which country in which country in this world has a free or cheap university teaching in English with good quality for studying Sport training and exercise Rehabilitation? I don’t mind to study and work ,as my experience of a wide variety of sport training techniques such as (Sport training & exercise Rehabilitation, Evaluation Test, Aerobic , Swimming, gymnastics , Exercise Physiologist, Sport &doping ..)
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I think your question is which country would have cheap universities for studying sports science while teaching in English... I'm not sure on that, but I'll give it a shot. You can always try the U.S.A., because many universities will be surprisingly affordable after you apply for financial aid. Many universities encourage foreign students to apply because they love to be regarded as a culturally broad institution. It might not be free, but you never know. I would definitely pick out a few programs in the U.S. and apply there.
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thats fun!
I'm graduate in 2006, and I have BSc in Sport Rehabilitation from Hashemite University in JORDAN. Would you please, do you know which country in which country in this world has a free or cheap university teaching in English with good quality for studying Sport training and exercise Rehabilitation? I don’t mind to study and work ,as my experience of a wide variety of sport training techniques such as (Sport training & exercise Rehabilitation, Evaluation Test, Aerobic , Swimming, gymnastics , Exercise Physiologist, Sport &doping ..)
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I think your question is which country would have cheap universities for studying sports science while teaching in English... I'm not sure on that, but I'll give it a shot. You can always try the U.S.A., because many universities will be surprisingly affordable after you apply for financial aid. Many universities encourage foreign students to apply because they love to be regarded as a culturally broad institution. It might not be free, but you never know. I would definitely pick out a few programs in the U.S. and apply there.
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thats fun!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
For most school districts do you need a masters in education to get the extra money
For most school districts do you need a masters in education to get the extra money?
I am thinking of teaching in another state. I have a Master's Degree but it's not in education. still, the district where i teach pays me extra for having a master's degree. Is that the case in most other districts?
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No, not necessarily, it may be the place where you are that is holding you back.
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idk
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That is the case, there's a specific pay scale in every state that's based on the level of education that you have. Be careful because some states or districts won't hire teachers that they have to pay more, they prefer people who are fresh out of college because they can pay less. Unfortunately this is the case. I have several friends who are more than qualified to teach but were denied positions simply because they have masters degrees. As much as it sucks, that's just the case. One friend of mine was forced to Sub. teach in a county where they wouldn't hire her full time b/c of her Masters. She ended up being a sub who was overqualified for the position.
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Yes, it is. I have a masters in a field close to mine and I get credit in school districts for it. Some schools may not, but I've never heard of one. Some may require an in state course, but since you've already been teaching with this master's, you shouldn't have any problems.
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yes-plain and simple
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Yes. At least the school districts I know in my state have salary scales that are in a grid construction. You travel down the grid for each year you have taught. You travel across the grid according to the degrees and college credits/clock hours of work you have. Each district has its own scale, but they are constructed the same way. Some districts may give you extra money at BS + 15 credits; others may wait until BS + 25 credits. But if you have a masters, you bypass the BS sections and move across to the MA or MS. The part I don't know is if the districts will accept your masters since it is not in education. It won't matter at the high school level, but it could make a difference in primary positions.
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Not here in Texas! I have two masters and only get $1000 for the whole year BEFORE taxes. :-(
I am thinking of teaching in another state. I have a Master's Degree but it's not in education. still, the district where i teach pays me extra for having a master's degree. Is that the case in most other districts?
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No, not necessarily, it may be the place where you are that is holding you back.
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idk
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That is the case, there's a specific pay scale in every state that's based on the level of education that you have. Be careful because some states or districts won't hire teachers that they have to pay more, they prefer people who are fresh out of college because they can pay less. Unfortunately this is the case. I have several friends who are more than qualified to teach but were denied positions simply because they have masters degrees. As much as it sucks, that's just the case. One friend of mine was forced to Sub. teach in a county where they wouldn't hire her full time b/c of her Masters. She ended up being a sub who was overqualified for the position.
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Yes, it is. I have a masters in a field close to mine and I get credit in school districts for it. Some schools may not, but I've never heard of one. Some may require an in state course, but since you've already been teaching with this master's, you shouldn't have any problems.
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yes-plain and simple
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Yes. At least the school districts I know in my state have salary scales that are in a grid construction. You travel down the grid for each year you have taught. You travel across the grid according to the degrees and college credits/clock hours of work you have. Each district has its own scale, but they are constructed the same way. Some districts may give you extra money at BS + 15 credits; others may wait until BS + 25 credits. But if you have a masters, you bypass the BS sections and move across to the MA or MS. The part I don't know is if the districts will accept your masters since it is not in education. It won't matter at the high school level, but it could make a difference in primary positions.
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Not here in Texas! I have two masters and only get $1000 for the whole year BEFORE taxes. :-(
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