Thanks Christin!
I would be teaching religion in the Catholic schools and so the requirements would not be the same. I had talked to the local high school principal and she said with the MA I would be able to teach - but not officially be certified by the state. . . I also don't think there would be any overlapping courses
With regards to leaving Lancome, I am getting sick of the BS from the department store. . . .plus, if I do the MST I would need to leave the position as I would not be available all the time which is what they are requiring. I really do think that I would be able to build my MK business while taking about 15 credits - especially since I REALLY don't make all that much to be replaced by MK. I would need to take out student loans anyway to pay for either program which I would also be using to 'consolidate' some of my bills which would definitely lower my monthly $ requirement to live on.
Ultimately it boils down to whether I actually get into the MA program as well as being able to get start the MST program this semester (starts 9/2)!
Christin, thanks for the questions. They are definitely questions I need to consider (which I have plenty of sitting time the next few days at my garage sale! LOL).
Roses!
Sarah