A few days ago
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Graduate sooner or later?

At the university I am currently attending it is a hassle to get through their education program. I have passed the math, reading, English, and general content knowledge for elementary education sections of the Praxis all I have left to take is the lesson plan writing part which you are not supposed to take until you have taken a methods class. I have been in college for 4 years and working on my 5th. I found out last week that I could graduate next December in general studies or I could spend the next two years working on my elementary education degree (I have 2 years of classes left). I really want to teach 3rd grade. Would it be worth sticking it out and getting my education degree or should I graduate in general studies and apply for a teaching job, letting the school pay for me to finish my education degree? (I’m so undecided someone please help)

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A few days ago
ohlala

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i think you should get the job, get some experience and then go back and finish it. it might take longer, but getting experience is just as important as having the educational qualifications.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
I would say that if you really want to be a teacher, stick it out and finish those two years. The experience you gain from field experience and internships will really help you later on. Also, if you just get a general studies degree, you’ll have a harder time finding a job (or finding a job in a school you want to work in) because principals really prefer somebody who actually has an education diploma. Do what you think is best for you, but I would say to stay in college.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
This is a personal choice depending on how hard or easy it is to get a teaching job with a general studies diplomas as opposed to an education program diploma. The answer also depends on the rate of pay you will start with each different diploma (education vs. general). Remember you have a long time to work so enjoy your time at school, if you can.
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A few days ago
greatkid809
I think you should get your teaching degree, because i think either way if you want to open up your teaching career or even not, you’ll probably want that teaching degree.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Sooner is better
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A few days ago
Anonymous
later is better get your thoughts straight.
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