Just Starting Out

[mednat]

My husband explained your intent isn't to hurt my feelings but to aid.. so I'm taking all this advice in a new light with his aid.

I can't get national accreditation in Chinese medicine because it's not approved/ legal in all of the USA. In California there are only a limited number of colleges they approve to take the test. After I get my masters there , I can be an acupuncturist . And then I can get my doctorate in the same path after already being in that field. And once in that field I will go into Chiropractic medicine.

I will look into taking some science course at the local college.. but with two children I don't think I'll be able to do that for at least a year or so. For now I hope to gain some credits by taking online classes and some tests. I hope to get my degree in 3 years or less.

I ordered a REA core exam study guide book and a 2015 clep study guide yesterday. With luck I can take a few tests this summer while in southern California visiting family.

Thank you for your advice -- at times I can be too sensitive and overly defensive . After a lifetime of being teased it's a common reaction I have when meeting new people.

That's a solid plan! I'd say really focus on the general education courses that are required for any degree for now. Many of the classes offered at community colleges are now available online (even some with labs), so I wouldn't let this deter you! Either way focusing on your general eds are a good way to jump in (I can tell you're ready to get going, i KNOW that feeling!). That's the reason I suggest Analyzing and Interpreting literature right off (if it fits in a persons degree plan). If you can read poetry and know basic literary devices, you'll pass it without study. That's two less classes that you have to take for a little over an hour of work!

Once you decide on a school for undergrad, let us know and we can suggest tests/study material/etc that will speed you on your way. Feel free to message me if you any further questions, I know how much this is to take in at first, but you'll be a pro in no time!