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JennasMom
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Always Wanted to be a Teacher
But somehow got sidetracked and got my degree in Communications many moons ago (Fordham U 1985 )
I am very interested in reading and literacy, how would you sugest I go about starting the process to become a teacher?
Thank you very much
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Posted 9/7/07 4:38 PM  |
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dbleplay17
My 2 boys!
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Chrissy
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Re: Always Wanted to be a Teacher
i went to school at Molloy for my masters. It has a great education program
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| Posted 9/7/07 4:57 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: Always Wanted to be a Teacher
I would go to some local schools with good MA programs in education to see what you need and how to go about getting your Masters and certification. Good luck
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| Posted 9/7/07 5:05 PM |
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4monkeys
boys will be boys =)
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Re: Always Wanted to be a Teacher
michelle!
michelle!
michelle!
Im here for ya, cheering you on baby! 
let me know if i can help in any way, if you have questions, etc.
ETA: Dont feel bad, I started my Masters in Elem Education in 1997, and didnt finish it until 2006 
My greedy self didnt wanna give up my NYC corporate world salary at the time 
It's never too late, go for it !
Message edited 9/7/2007 6:32:29 PM.
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| Posted 9/7/07 6:30 PM |
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mrsmeyer06
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Anne
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Re: Always Wanted to be a Teacher
Where do you live? There are many schools that have that major. I went to LIU C.W. post for my masters in literacy which is only 30 credits for the certification. I am not sure how many more you would need for the other courses for just teaching though...Good luck.
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| Posted 9/7/07 8:58 PM |
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Seta
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Re: Always Wanted to be a Teacher
I did my undergrade in communications many moons ago too... I did my masters in Education at Adelphi.
Good luck! It is never too late!
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| Posted 9/7/07 9:56 PM |
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SummerMom
Now a mom of 2!
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Re: Always Wanted to be a Teacher
To teach middle/high school, you would need 18 undergraduate credits in education plus student teaching, then a Master's which is 30-33 credits.
You only need those 18 credits and student teaching to get a full-time teaching job, though. Well, that and passing a couple of exams that are pretty easy -the LAST and ATS-W. You don't need a Master's; you can teach for 5 years without that. I think the schooling requirements for elementary school are tougher and that takes longer.
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| Posted 9/8/07 9:29 PM |
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