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**Dunit35** · 05-12-2008, 02:38 PM

I have learned that I have about 45 hours left of school. I am taking 7 this summer and 16 in the fall. I can graduate in the fall of 2009 with a Bachelors degree in history and a minor in criminal justice. I would also have a alternative certificate in education. With that certificate I'd still have to take 34 more hours to get a full teachers certificate. I would have to take those hours within 3 years after being a full time teacher.

I could take the 34 hours now and spend an extra year in school (5 1/2 years). If I did this I would be a full certified teacher and would know a lot more about what to expect and what to do when I start teaching. The only negative I see about this is the extra year in school, but it would be worth it.

What would you do? I'm pretty sure I'm going with option two, it would help me out in the long run.

Sully · 05-12-2008, 02:44 PM

Get the teaching certificate.
It'll be a hell of a lot easier to take other classes while you are working in a decent job.
I did option one, and have but one class and student teaching left, but it's been a LOOOONNNNGGG road.

**Dunit35** · 05-12-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

Get the teaching certificate.
It'll be a hell of a lot easier to take other classes while you are working in a decent job.
I did option one, and have but one class and student teaching left, but it's been a LOOOONNNNGGG road.

You got the alternative certificate? How long has it taken you?

**Gonzo** · 05-12-2008, 02:45 PM

Hookers and blow.

Rooster · 05-12-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Hookers and blow.

I'm with Gonzo on this one.

FAX · 05-12-2008, 02:58 PM

Option two, Mr. Dunit35. Definitely.

Get the school out of the way once and for all, gain some useful experience, and prolong your childhood for as long as possible.

FAX

StcChief · 05-12-2008, 03:21 PM

don't be disappointed in the money teachers make.

05-12-2008, 02:38 PM	Topic Starter
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2282955	Your opinion matters I have learned that I have about 45 hours left of school. I am taking 7 this summer and 16 in the fall. I can graduate in the fall of 2009 with a Bachelors degree in history and a minor in criminal justice. I would also have a alternative certificate in education. With that certificate I'd still have to take 34 more hours to get a full teachers certificate. I would have to take those hours within 3 years after being a full time teacher. I could take the 34 hours now and spend an extra year in school (5 1/2 years). If I did this I would be a full certified teacher and would know a lot more about what to expect and what to do when I start teaching. The only negative I see about this is the extra year in school, but it would be worth it. What would you do? I'm pretty sure I'm going with option two, it would help me out in the long run.
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05-12-2008, 02:44 PM	#2
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Get the teaching certificate. It'll be a hell of a lot easier to take other classes while you are working in a decent job. I did option one, and have but one class and student teaching left, but it's been a LOOOONNNNGGG road. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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05-12-2008, 02:58 PM	#6
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	Option two, Mr. Dunit35. Definitely. Get the school out of the way once and for all, gain some useful experience, and prolong your childhood for as long as possible. FAX
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05-12-2008, 03:21 PM	#7
StcChief Playing for #1 Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Just West of Lambs land Casino cash: $10004900	don't be disappointed in the money teachers make. __________________ sig test for this screwy schema
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