I am interested in MA Physical Education Certification... Any idea where my best options are?
468148
I'm not sure, but I guess it would be the best athletic colleges and universities in the US.
1040487
go to Penn Foster website or PCDIs website. Both offer real diplomas that you can earn online. They are both regionally accredited and recognized.
180084
Katie:\n\nWhat kind of instruction are you looking for? There are different types of certifications. I would start with the ACE certifications as they are regarded as the most reputable certifications. If you go to any health club across the country, you will see 90% of the personal trainers and fitness instructors have ACE certifications. \n\nI notice on their calendar they will be in your city in August of this year - giving you plenty of time to study and prepare for the exam!  I've provided a link to their schedule and information.  I have also provided a link to my site (shameless plug).  Thanks!\n\nTravis
811959
* Call your local public school headquarters, and ask if there is an "alternative certification" program where as long as you have a college degree, you can take classes/tests to get certified while you are already teaching and deduct the costs from your pay. If you teach a subject outside your credits, you may be required to earn additional course credits in that.\n* Also ask if there is another group that offers certification outside the school district.  In Houston it is called Region IV and\nit is better than the program offered by the public schools. Compare costs and requirements, and get recommendations from other teachers which one is better for your field of interest.\n* Can you contact Teach for America?  This nonprofit assigns college grads to teaching assignments to offset college loans.\n\nWhile you explore that, can you substitute teach? This may help you decide what subject, class size, demographics, etc. suit your teaching style, or which school administration you prefer.\n\nAs long as you have a college degree, you should be able to substitute teach or qualify for a program that will pay for your courses/certification out of your salary.  Good luck!
895265
I googled and came up with:\n   Baptist Health System/School of Health Professions\n   (210) 297-9636\n    Diag.Medical Sonography Certification\n\n  St.Phillips College\n  (210) 531-3417\n   Diag. Medical Sonography Certification\n\n  There are probably others,check area junior colleges,try the UT Health Sciences Center there also,might be some independent programs also.  Good Luck!!
59050
TX has a great alternative certification program for people who didn't obtain their degrees in education, but rather in something else. Depending on what area you are in is what Education Service Center you would need to go through. When I got certified, I went through the center in Fort Worth, so that is the link I am attaching. Go to the menu on the left and try "Certification Programs." There will be a link on the site that will connect you to other ESC's across the state. Good luck!
680272
I live in the Boston area, in various job boards, I have seen position for Powerpoint Specialists.  Some of the major educational institutions or corporations could be potential places for you to market your skills.
516227
Another option is SSI.   The skills are compatible with PADI and NAUI.  The real learning comes after the initial classes as you dive more and take more skill building classes.  Many people decided on certification purely by price.  Pay attention instead to the level of service that the shop provides and the options they have for purchasing gear. My shop wasnt the cheapest but they applied half of every equipment rental I made towards the purchase of my own gear, saving me hundreds of dollars.
988436
Metro State University, Brown College (although I don't recommend them for that program in particular), and Rasmussen.  I think the best, and probably cheapest, would be Metro State.
1032589
If you know anyone who is a physicala therapist, they can direct you to PTA programs.\nIf not, check your local community colleges, or go online to physicaltherapyassistants.com  From there you should be able to locate the answers that you need.\nGood luck!!
452043
If you are in the United States, you can check out your local Community Colleges for programs. In the town where I live, there is a TESOL program at both the main University, as well as our community college. It just depends on whether you already have a degree or wish to earn one in conjunction with the certification programs. I could help you find an actual program in your area, if I knew what state you are in... Let me know if I can help further.
293435
I am homeschooling my four children right now. When I graduate them (still many years away before the last one graduates) I plan on getting a teaching degree. Online and computer-based learning is an intergral part of my teaching the children, so I already know that my preferred way of learning will be online when the time comes. Here is some of what I have researched so far - \n\nHere is a useful webpage for finding online education degrees (Bachelors degree). http://www.alleducationschools.com/featured/bachelors-education/\n\nObviously you want to avoid diploma/degree mills. The Department of Education has a webpage to help you ID those scam programs. It is located here: http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/diploma-mills.html\n\nI don't know if you are coming in to education from another career area or not. Just in case, there are some non-traditional means to enter into teaching. Here is an interesting article on entering education through alternate certification routes (legitimate) - http://www.post-gazette.com/headlines/20011209teach1209p6.asp\n\nTo find out what the teacher certification requirements are for your state, go to http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html\nand select your state.
524555
There are quite a few on line universities any more depending on what you want to learn. Two, i recommend are DeVry & the U. of Phoenix, both fully accredited.  Many of your local universities/community colleges offer at home classes, too. If it is a business degree you want there are a bunch of those entities available too, but i would call your local library's business & info center to check their accreditations as well as the BBB for any complaints on them
690974
Most schools have a physical therapy program,here in Illinois we do 2 years of general and science courses then we do the physical therapy program.\nYour first step should be to contact your school of choice and you should know if you desire a master's or doctorate degree in the future so that you can be sure that your courses will transfer.\nMy advice is to take your basic courses English,math,bio,chem and the like but make sure they transfer to all schools till you find a program.You will have to take lots of math,anatomy and physiology and chemistry courses so start with those.If you go to the website for your states unemployment office there should be links to occupations,and training and which schools near you are qualified to teach the program.\nThat would be my best advice make such the program is accredited because you could go to school but not be able to find a job if you choose the wrong school.Good luck.
674811
here is a list of all accredited PT schools in Florida:\nhttp://www.uscollegesearch.org/florida-physical-therapy-colleges.html\n\nHope this helps!
390012
As far as certification, I'm not sure. If you are wanting a degree, exercise science would be good.
1126450
There's a good chance that whatever certifications you hold in Florida will transfer to Chicago.  check the appropriate agency that certify preK in Chicago.  You could start with the Illinois department of Ed. \n\n All states give you the run around.  I recommend going directly to the department of Ed Certification office.  After over a year of corresponding with one state I finally just stopped by to find out that all I needed was a one simple document.  When I had called no one seemed to be able to give me that info.