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Originally Posted by DSTRen13
I am trying to go back to school to get certification to teach (currently I'm looking at high school English; I would prefer history but apparently there is a much larger job market for English teachers here). I have a B.S. degree, and am looking into different option on getting certifications, and many people have recommended going ahead and getting an MEd at the same time as I work on my certification.
I eventually want to go back to school (yes, back to school yet again - I like school), for an MA and a PhD, looking at issues in the American education system, so I'm looking at my high school teaching career as sort of a 5+ year field study. (Hey, maybe I'll fall in love with it and never leave, who knows, but I have always really wanted to pursue the PhD - it is my dream!)
So, the point of all this explanation ... in your opinions, is it worth it to get the MEd? If it would really be beneficial, I am totally fine eating nothing but rice to pay for it (it would be a good diet!), but I am not convinced it would be a good move for me if I am not planning on being a career teacher.
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Does your school district emergency credential? Especially if you are willing to teach a tough subject like writing or sheltered English or reading?
And I think the MEd is an administrative degree, i.e. how much is in the budget to teach "your favorite subject"...
If you try to for the emergency credential, then you take the teaching methodology course for 1-2 semesters, then you actually teach. Over X number of years, you must get your certificate to teach. It is a way of teaching right now.
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