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Overwhelmed....need advice! - smartiepants86 - 08-22-2017
Hello all,
I am currently attending UC for Leadership in the doctorate program. I am down to the area where I need my 18ch specialty. My background includes a B.S. in Liberal Studies and a M.Ed. in Instructional Design. I want to be able to teach at the college/university level, but I do not know what to do for. I wanted something that would give me a competitive edge since I have been out of the workforce for so long. My only two interest are English and data science at the moment. However, for data science I do not have the math nor the information systems background. Are there any graduate programs that would not require that much background knowledge to start? Also are there any good English programs online for a relatively good price? I like work at your own pace, but it has to give a letter grade.
Thanks
RE: Overwhelmed....need advice! - cali86 - 08-22-2017
where are you located? Location matters and I'm not sure if this is correct but you can call the education department at most colleges tell them you are liberal studies major and wanting to teach and would like to know the demand I've heard you can teach college skills classes etc.. I know a masters where I am is needed for a junior college and PHD is needed for University level.. I am in California... I talked to a professor yesterday about this myself. I am trying to decide on k-12 multi subject credential versus teaching at college level. Turns out she is thinking of going back for a credential to teach in elementary or high school because it's more stable. I'm not trying to change your mind but wanted to give you this information so you know.. Also, college level you're paid by class usually.. credentialed in k-12 your paid by salary this is why college level can be tough especially starting out.