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Re: College vs. Conservatory

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2019-07-29 22:36

Tobin wrote:

>

Quote:

If I chose to attend grad school right after my ed
> degree would that nix me from a job because they would have to
> pay me more due time an advanced degree?

>
> No. It is common for teachers to have masters and occasionally
> doctorates. Many states require teachers to participate in
> continuing education, which frequently takes the form of
> attaining a masters over several summers. School systems
> don’t necessarily pay a lot more for your expertise, however.
> Having graduate degrees increases your chances of being hired.
>
> James
>

Yes, teachers are expected to continue their own education. In PA you need credits beyond the bachelor's just to become fully certified. And doctorates - both PhD and EdD (or DMA or DMEd) - are common among older teachers.

I thought J-MB's question had more to do with trying to enter the profession with extra college credits or even an advanced degree. That can be a deal-breaker for some school districts whose contracts require higher pay for more credits. But, again this is contractual if there is a union involved (if there's no union, anything can happen), and not all districts pass over potential hires even at a higher pay level if the prospect seems really a good fit with the district's needs. When hunting for your first teaching job, you have to deal with this on a case by case basis.

The other side of the coin is that if you look for and get a job first and then want to continue into advanced study, it's much harder to fit it into a busy work schedule.

Karl

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