[nobe-l] Early childhood education or elementary education

[Danielle (Shives) Manke]

Some college programs allow you to get a degree in both Elementary and Early Childhood while only doing one program; the one I attended did, so that could be something to look into if you can't decide or think you could work with children in either age group. As far as the age issue, I got my bachelor's degree when I was younger than you but was unable to find employment at the time. I just got a master's degree which I am hoping will lead to employment, but I will be at least 30 by the time I begin work in the education field. I have been more frustrated at the lack of employment than at being a certain age. Like Judy said, people get degrees and/or jobs at different points in life for different reasons; I have taken college classes with people much older than myself, so don't let that stop you or frustrate you. At this point, I look at all of my experiences over the years as helping me be who I am and leading me to where I am and, by doing things like volunteering and exploring your options, you will have many things to look at in the same light that help you get to where you eventually end up. Good luck! *smile*
Danielle

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From: Judy Jones via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Early childhood education or elementary education
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 14:09:01 -0600

I really don't think it matters when you get your degree, as long as you are
going after it to meet life's goals.  Many people go after a degree once
they have raised a family, then start to work, so don't feel bummed out
about the age.

I'm not sure about this, and others can correct me, but you might have more
job possibilities with a bachelor's in elementary education.  However, I am
not sure about this, and you may wish to stick with the younger ones if that
is your preference.  It depends on which age range you feel most comfortable
working with.

Judy


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I am still trying to decide between which bachelors to get. I have it in
early childhood or elementary education that one. What I wanted to know is,
why did the kids have afterschool programs? And if you want to teach in
those after school programs, do you need an elementary education degree or
early childhood?  Sorry, I meant to say daycare's. 
 I also wanted to update everyone on this list. I will be volunteering in a
Christian school for their summer program. I am very excited.  I also intend
to write over the summer, but I decided that if I choose teaching as a
career, I could work with children and still write on the side.  
I also wanted to know has anyone gotten their degree later on in life? I
will be getting mine either at age 27 or 28. Feeling kind of low about that.
Thanks, guys.



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