Anybody have their doctorate?

[Tom Yum]

I've been sitting in on high school classes, but I volunteer at the middle school. So I'm open to both. I actually would like to get certified in K-12.

It's hard to get history teaching jobs even on the high school level. Math and science are really in demand, as is ESL and special ed.

Is that what they call being a student-teacher? They have a program where teacher's do a practical semester in a local school. Are they paid or do they count as school credit?

[jubaji]

A practicum is generally unpaid.

[treelizard]

A practicum is generally unpaid.

In fact, I have to pay money to take my practicums. I've also been contacting English teachers I hear are really kick-ass and observing their classes just for fun.

[jubaji]

In fact, I have to pay money to take my practicums. I've also been contacting English teachers I hear are really kick-ass and observing their classes just for fun.

Yes, I've found its often a good idea to kick students' asses.

[Tom Yum]

Yes, I've found its often a good idea to kick students' asses.

...damn.

Well someone's gotta do it

[IPON]

I'm hoping I get into a grad school...right now I'm working towards a B.S. (by the end of next year I should have it) in Clinical Psychology, and I'm most likely going to continue on to a Master's in Counseling...the reason why I'm going the long way around to a PhD is because my faculty advisor told me that grad school psych programs (decent ones) require a great deal of volunteer work in the field and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 ... right now I'm sitting on a 3.6.

Clinical psych is the most competitive branch of psych (and is more competitive than medical school). I am not sure what you mean by decent programs there are programs accredited by the APA and those that are not. Any approved by the APA are good. Now it depends what you want to do Therapy or research/teach. Depending on which there is the PhD. and there is a Psy.D. The Ph.D. is the gold standard but many schools focus almost exclusively on research. The Psy.D. Is newer in the last 10yrs and focuses on the practitioner. With a 3.6 GPA you are in good standing, remember its competition, there are a lot of factor that are involved in evaluation. I had recommendations from Chairs of the Psych and stats departments, I took the MAT and sub test and scored well and my grades were slightly lower (3.4). I think it would be easier to take a few (2) no matriculated classes to prove your commitment and ability to do graduate level work as an option. Getting and masters is fine as you can work and go to school but most programs are FT. There are a few online programs as well. But it is questionable if they will prepare you for licensure. Anyway good luck!!

[frankenbeans]

Curious what type of job you want with a Sociology degree. (I was a Soc major.)

Probably teach college. I want a good university job with research and teaching opportunities. I would teach any of these fields: criminal justice, political science, or sociology.