getting a degree but different job?
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I did that!!  I got a BSW and then went back for K-6 certification.  If you think your grades are good enough (and you think you'll do well on the GRE) to get into grad school, I would STRONGLY advise you to go ahead and get a master's in Education and not just go for certification. The pay is MUCH more. \n\nIf you just go for the certification, all you'll probably have to do is go back and pick up the additional education courses-none of the "general college" courses like math, english, science, etc.  The requirements will vary from college to college.  Also, I got my teaching degree from the same college as the social work degree.  So, things might be a little different if your colleges are different.  You can send your transcript to the Education department at the college that you want to go to and they will evaluate for you and give you a listing of the courses that you'd need to take (and in what order you need to take them) for free.\n\nAlso, check into something called "Lateral Entry" where they hire you to teach then give you 3-5 years to complete your certificate.  (NC, right now, is needing math teachers so bad, I think they'd hire Michael Jackson if he'd agree to get certified!!)  This way you can work as a teacher and see if you'd like it.  You take your classes at night or during the summer.\n\nGood Luck!!\n\nCosmicKelly
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I worked in the IT field for years before finishing my degree.  Experience kept getting me better and better jobs, but if you ever want to go into management they will want a degree.
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I am pursuing this career also.  My main advice if you're just starting is to make sure the school you choose is accredited.  Many unaccredited programs will offer you online courses and take your money, but a degree from them isn't really worth anything.
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Any degree will help you get a secure job.  It shows you are dependable and willing to work towards something.  It also shows you can complete things once they get started :)
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not that im aware of. a license just means that the state says you can do it. a degree means you get the pay that goes along with doing it...hehe
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Depends on what you would enjoy learning and doing. For me? The option is none of the above, because I would not be happy in any of the careers these degrees can lead to.
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A degree in Social Work... have you thought of maybe Social Worker?
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No. Only you can make yourself successful in your career. A college education will, however, give you more opportunities when seeking employment. There are many jobs that require some type of degree before they will even talk to you.
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Yes, absolutely. I know many students who've got a bachlors degree in one subject and a master's in something else. I'm going to do the same. Best of luck to you. =>
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you can get a doctorate in fields other than medicine such as buisness, phsycology, history, the list goes on and on.  Anyone who is going for a degree past the bachelors degree is called a "graduate student"
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You do not need a degree in most cases, but the individual company that you want to work for may require one.  Its a great field, but the market is changing and a lot of the refi market is done.
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Sixty-five percent of people with a degree do not work in their field of education.  Earning your degree means to a business you can take instruction, are able, generally enthusiastic, and especially moldable.  What do YOU like to do?  Go and find yourself and GOOD LUCK.
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only if you want a 2 year degree. it's called an associates degree.
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Simply put, no... it will not be recognized to the same degree that a 'real' bachelor's degree will be.  Many positions that requires a BS/BA will not even consider you for employment, that doesn't mean that none will; just that most won't.  Online degree's overall are looked upon as lessor than a degree given at a physical institution. (a degree for life experience would be even more so)  This doesn't mean that the education is bad, but some online school's have... questionable practices when it comes to issuing diploma's and degree's... this carries over to all of the legitimate online schools and the effect is the same; online degrees are less valuable and often looked down upon when it comes to real life employment.  Especially when it comes to sciences, psychology included.
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I have a BA in Criminal Justice and my wife a BS in psycology with a masters in social work.  My degree has made very little difference in my life because I chose a path of self employment.  In her life it means everything for the work she does.\n\nHere is one thing I want to point out though; if you stop at a BA/BS degree the difference in career choices will be minor.  If you plan on a career in mental health or counseling you will need advanced degrees and licenses.  Good luck.
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Degree is better than a Cert.
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Depends on what your degree is in now a days, and it also depends on what job you want.  If you are trying to get a job that is overmanned then you aren't going to get in, but if there is a critical shortage in a field that you want you have a good chance of making it in.