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FLaCaTaCa
Kelsey Elyse = Love
Member since 5/05 1855 total posts
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Stacy
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Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
Other than Education related!
Here's my story:
Went to St Joe's in Brooklyn for a year...didn't really do so well and wanted to move out of my mom's house so I went to work full time and pretty much quit school. I went to Brooklyn College but didn't really apply myself. Because of the above stated, I am now an Active Duty Marine and will be a civilian again in 2011. I am finishing up my Bachelors now (7 years later) and it will be in Professional Aeronautics.
I thought I'd like to work in Aviation since I enjoy it now but I know deep down inside that my true calling is teaching. DH and I are moving to Indiana in 2011 when we kiss the USMC goodbye. I looked into the Teaching Fellows program there and threw the idea around in my head for a while. I still have a little over 2 years of USMC time and they pay for me to go to school so I might as well get a Masters. SOOOOO!!! I looked into a Master of Arts in Education from University of South Carolina and I AM SO PUMPED ABOUT IT!!!! It is a 100% employment rate with that degree in SC. I won't be here.
DO you think because I don't have a Bachelors in Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching I will have a problem finding a job in a school?
Thanks, if you made it this far!
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Posted 1/19/08 5:50 PM  |
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Epeebes
Easy Peasy!
Member since 11/07 1428 total posts
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Epeebes
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
you shouldnt have too much of a problem but you may want to get a second masters afterward in some sort of specialty like science, literacy, esl or special ed.
sometimes principals like teachers who have a background in something other than education
plus it seems easier to get jobs newhere except NYC or LI
good luck on whatever you decide.
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| Posted 1/19/08 6:05 PM |
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FLaCaTaCa
Kelsey Elyse = Love
Member since 5/05 1855 total posts
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Stacy
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
Posted by Epeebes
you shouldnt have too much of a problem but you may want to get a second masters afterward in some sort of specialty like science, literacy, esl or special ed.
sometimes principals like teachers who have a background in something other than education
plus it seems easier to get jobs newhere except NYC or LI
good luck on whatever you decide.
I actually really enjoy school and just want to keep going!!!! I'm addicted!!! Too little too late huh? Should have loved school 3 years ago and I'd be done! Everything happens for a reason though!
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| Posted 1/19/08 6:12 PM |
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beautyq115
New Year!
Member since 5/05 13729 total posts
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Me
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
ME!!!! I have a Bachelors in Communication.....I had many liberal arts credits but needed to take 36 credits for my masters in elem ed
Currently going to school again for a cert in Literacy...it will be good to be certified in 2 areas and also I will get my 30 and above and get more $$$
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| Posted 1/19/08 6:27 PM |
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cjb88
Little Brother
Member since 5/05 3540 total posts
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C
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
my undergrad is in journalism... and i have my masters in secondary ed... i needed to get some extra undergrad credits in art in order to have a certification area...
HTH!
eta: i got a job right when i was finished with student teaching, however, since then i have sent my resumes out a lot, and i do think it sometimes gets overlooked because my undergrad is in journalism and not in art...
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| Posted 1/19/08 7:04 PM |
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MrsSchwags
Soccer Baseball Lax Mom
Member since 10/05 11240 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
my undergrad is in business my master's is in secondary math education.
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| Posted 1/19/08 7:28 PM |
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LulaBell
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Member since 1/06 3508 total posts
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J
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
For me, BA in Psych and Spanish and MA in Education - got a job after finishing student teaching, before finishing my masters. Look to get your Ed. degree in a high need area and you should have no problem. Good luck!
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| Posted 1/19/08 9:02 PM |
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RadioLau
LIF Adult
Member since 4/07 2179 total posts
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Laura
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
Yes. Mine was a double major. English and Radio.
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| Posted 1/19/08 10:15 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
Me!!! Mine is in art history. The only negative is that I didn't start teaching earlier.
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| Posted 1/20/08 8:46 AM |
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Karen
Just chillin'!!
Member since 1/06 9690 total posts
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Karen
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
Posted by MrsSchwags
my undergrad is in business my master's is in secondary math education.
same here!
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| Posted 1/20/08 8:55 AM |
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wowcoulditbe
wow, pic is already 1 yr old!!
Member since 1/06 6689 total posts
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
I have a masters and a bachelors in a different field - and i think people like it. I have a bs in community helath and a masters in public policy and urban affairs (grantwriting, running non profit programs, identifying needs, etc.) - its all about how you "market" yourself too. I love teaching - sure, its hard to get a job but you keep at it - ironically when i first got my masters in teaching i wound up getting pregnant with dd (surprise!  ) so i subbed but when i deicded to go back i started subbing and wound up getting a leave replacement mid year and this yr a job teaching....
if its where your heart is, go for it! if you have questions, feel free to fm me! good luck!
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| Posted 1/20/08 9:09 AM |
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daisy
Be happy
Member since 5/06 1359 total posts
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
My BA is in Sociology/Psychology.
I went and got my MA in Elem Ed
Id say, if it is something you want to do...do it!!!!!
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| Posted 1/20/08 9:41 AM |
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TaraHutch
True beauty
Member since 10/07 9888 total posts
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Tara
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
That's me too! My BFA was in Musical Theater (and an Associates in Music Performance so I had the music credits behind me), then Masters in Music Ed.
Good luck!!
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| Posted 1/20/08 10:18 AM |
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VirginiaDeb
Don't eat me, hippo!
Member since 5/05 9252 total posts
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Deb
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
My step-mom had her bachelors in business, and then got her Master's in K-8.
A lot of schools have programs tailored to those in other fields who want to get their masters in education.
Good luck!
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| Posted 1/20/08 11:07 AM |
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watersdeb04
Back to school is here
Member since 12/07 1052 total posts
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Deb
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
My bachelors is in music but my masters is in Library Science. I plan to go back and get English certification eventually.
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| Posted 1/20/08 1:12 PM |
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
Member since 7/06 8198 total posts
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Me
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
I have my B.S in Speech-Language Pathology and I'm currently getting my Master's in Special Ed
I work in a sd down here in NC with hearing impaired children...I love my job
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| Posted 1/20/08 4:42 PM |
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katiebell
Hoping, wishing, waiting....
Member since 8/06 1418 total posts
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K
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
I have my BA in Anthropology and then went on to get my MA in ELem ED. I have not problems getting a job in Maryland or Virginia. They are looking for teachers with their masters.
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| Posted 1/20/08 6:28 PM |
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CAMCaps
Live Laugh Love Run
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
My bachelors degree is in biological science not in education and I did not have any difficulties finding a job. Since you are going to get your masters in ed there should be no problem.
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| Posted 1/21/08 10:33 AM |
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lilqtny
-Crossfit & pitbull addict
Member since 7/06 2830 total posts
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Tracy
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
My BA is in English
My MA is in Education
and my second MA will be a MFA in Creative Writing
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| Posted 1/21/08 11:05 AM |
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MrsAT
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/07 881 total posts
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Allison
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
My Bachelor's Degree is in English with minors in Theater and Psychology. I hadn't taken a single Education class until I started my coursework towards my Masters.
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| Posted 1/21/08 11:51 AM |
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Shanti
True love
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
MY BA is in History and English. I went back and got my MS in Social Studies Education and am dually certified in SS and English.
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| Posted 1/21/08 3:58 PM |
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donegal419
St. Gerard, pray for us.
Member since 7/07 7650 total posts
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
Actually I wish my undergrad. was NOT in Education... I feel like my Masters is what got me my current job so it would've been the same thing anyways except i would have had some more diversty...
Since you are getting the Masters in Education anyway, you'll be fine! If anything, you will have so much moreexperience... look at all the science and math background you have with your aeronautics or whatever it was  ... also, schools LOVE military people... you know how to lead and how to be led...
you will be an asset to any school. some of the finest teachers i know have NO education background undergrad. or even grad. the people that bring life experience and other skills to the table do a great job.... you will need a Masters though and your teaching licese though---once you have that, you're all set!
GOOD LUCK!
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| Posted 1/22/08 12:41 PM |
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SweetCin
My green-eyed boy
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Re: Anyone have a Bachelors Degree in a Different Field?
My undergrad is in Psych...I then went back for my Masters in Early childhood. I think you'll be fine. Best of luck!
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