On line degree questions

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by Originalist

Sadly my talents and interests are not in math or science. I'm looking at History, Government, Economics etc. I have been advised that puts me at a great disadvantage.

Male elementary school teachers are a bit rare, why not go that route or simply get certified to teach in math or science? Just because you're not talented doesn't mean you can't be certified.

Besides, if you were a history teacher, you'd be fired for your revisionist views if you strayed too far from your established curriculum.

[seguidordejesus]

I was originally certified as a bilingual 4th grade teacher and moved on from there. Got a job 6 months before graduating There are similar high-need areas out there.

[ApostolicKitty]

Originally Posted by Originalist

I'd like to hear some feed back about on line degrees.

I'm hearing allot of people in various forums discourage people from going that route. Some are claiming that getting an online degree, even from a reputable brick and mortar institution, will not be thought of in the same light by a potential employer as a degree earned at a brick and mortar classroom at the same institution.

I'd also like some opinions on institutions that offer exclusively online degrees. I'm not talking about degree mills. I'm referring to online institutions that are accredited by well known accreditation agencies.

I would like to add to my Bach's degree with courses needed to become a certified teacher. Supporting a family i simply cannot afford the gas to drive 30 miles one way. Plus it would have to be at night since I work during the day, part time sadly.

What say yall?

I did my bachelor's exclusively online through a college that was accredited through the same agency as the one I got my associate degree through. Both of my degrees are in paralegal studies. I felt the courses complimented each other and was able to transfer many credits.

Attorneys, senior paralegals and HR professionals that I interviewed with mostly commented that they thought online college courses would be more difficult and require more discipline. They seemed to respect that I had done so and done well, even saying they didn't think they could do it. So, I had good feedback. However, I have no idea how those in the education field view online degrees. My suggestion is to do some networking and ask around. LinkedIn would probably be a great place to ask.

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Male elementary school teachers are a bit rare, why not go that route or simply get certified to teach in math or science? Just because you're not talented doesn't mean you can't be certified.

Besides, if you were a history teacher, you'd be fired for your revisionist views if you strayed too far from your established curriculum.

If teaching that the States were and are sovereignties make me "revisionist", then so was Madison.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by Originalist

If teaching that the States were and are sovereignties make me "revisionist", then so was Madison.

Teaching math will make you employed.

[whoiskaiser77]

Originally Posted by Originalist

If teaching that the States were and are sovereignties make me "revisionist", then so was Madison.

If you are serious about teaching, get certified to teach History and then move to an area where you can commute to an inner-city and go teach there. After a couple years of teaching in the inner cities or even some rural areas, they will pay off your student loan debts. There are even places that will pay you to live in their town limits as long as you buy or build a house in their town. They will pay you and again pay off your student loan debt. Kansas is one of those states that will do that. I read it in Kipplingers earlier today.

[whoiskaiser77]

Originally Posted by whoiskaiser77

If you are serious about teaching, get certified to teach History and then move to an area where you can commute to an inner-city and go teach there. After a couple years of teaching in the inner cities or even some rural areas, they will pay off your student loan debts. There are even places that will pay you to live in their town limits as long as you buy or build a house in their town. They will pay you and again pay off your student loan debt. Kansas is one of those states that will do that. I read it in Kipplingers earlier today.

I hope you give this some consideration. I think if you have the heart for it, you should be a teacher.