2007-05-02 09:32:48 · 12 answers · asked by Studmuffin 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I'm 44 and would love to go back to school to get my masters. Not to teach though my teenager ruined me. I would hate working with kids.
2007-05-02 09:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by jtaylor1993 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 43 when I finished my elementary education degree. I just turned 44 a few days ago. No, it is never too late to go back to school. I am looking into a Masters in Educational Leadership or Administration. I don't want to start teaching, quit, get a Masters, then start up again... Arrrghhhh. When you go back as an older student your profs respect you more, you work harder because you know it means something, and you have life experience to put into all of your assignments...
2007-05-02 16:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by ok2teach 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not unusual. It could be a mid-life crisis, which is normal. I first attended college at age 34. College was challenging, but worth it! I graduated with the highest honor from Mississippi State and have just completed my first year of teaching high school. I think I did better in college than I would have done at a younger age. I took it more seriously than I would have earlier in my life. If you really want it, go for it!!!
2007-05-02 17:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by cdnail.creek 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all!! I just finished my Master's in Education from University of Phoenix. They offer both BA and MA degrees in the education field and the programs are offered either online, ground classes, or a combination of both. Be wary, you have to have self discipline, but many of my classmates were your age or older and we toughed out the classes together. The benefit of an online accredited program is that you can still work to pay off your tuition! Here's the webbie: http://www.phoenix.edu Best of luck to you and the US needs dedicated professionals like yourself for the future.
2007-05-02 17:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by chermoe06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way! I just graduated with my teaching degree and there were a lot of "older" people in my class. I would say about 25% were over the age of 40. I think it is fantastic that you want to become a teacher. Go for it!
2007-05-02 16:50:47 · answer #5 · answered by Samarama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, lots of people do it. Some states will accept the degree you have and then you go for licensure only. This way you won't be in school forever since they know you have a base of knowledge. You would take a few classes (depending on your original degree) and would get a proviosional license.
GL
2007-05-02 16:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by shopgirl4502 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. Depending on your state and your experience, you may be able to take supplementary classes for a Master's while you teach, or you might have to do a full Master's program over a couple years first. You shouldn't have to be a full-time student to get a teaching Master's, though - most places offer part-time and evening coursework.
2007-05-02 16:44:15 · answer #7 · answered by John R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO!!! I don't believe anyone is too old to go back to school. If it is something you have thought about and weighed out the pros and cons and you are confident that this is a good decision, then do it. It isn't easy going back to school. You need to find your motivation and fuel it. This is ultimately your decision, however; you don't want to have regrets.
2007-05-02 16:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by Erin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most profitable years (money wise) for many people are their 60's. So, you are young by comparison. Do what you love, you will be great at it. And, the wealth of knowledge you have accumilated in life won't hurt, that's for sure. Good luck.
2007-05-02 16:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by Greg L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be harder for you to go back and get your Masters since you have been out of school for a while but I think its a good idea.
2007-05-02 16:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by omfg_its_googles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋