Teacher Cert. & MEd - Opinions?

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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.

Soror,

It is worth getting your M.Ed. Trust...I did the same thing. My Bachelor's is in English (Law School was in the plan...) but then I decided I wanted to teach (another story for another time) so I went back to get my certification and realized that for a few more classes I could have another degree. Check the program because that is probably the case. I will eventually go to the college level (as I am currently working on another Master's in Administration) but first I have a lot of work to do for our youth...they need me right now...they need you right now. I have been teaching 8 yrs. (5 yrs was my plan too...) and I am not ready to come out of the classroom yet. My principal is pushing me to do more and more administrator things around the school (I am the English Dept. Chair) but I won't leave until I feel comfortable leaving the kids. Good luck.