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I think ... i truly think i narrowed it down to these post-bacc programs: *FSU *CSUN *Colorado @ Boulder *Chapman I'd prefer an online program but Chapman's accelerated program intrigues me but it would be huge sacrafice for my family but i would feel confident knowing exact two days/times id be committed to. Ive contacted each online program i narrowed to my list above. Im in the initial process of all this ... filling out my fafsa form to hopefully receive as much assistancecas possible. Im a single mom, so hoping there are grants to help me. So, id appreciate any & all pros/cons insight into these programs. Thank you in advance in helping me diminish my overwhelming state of mind currently!

It seems like to get financial aid I would need to apply for a 2nd bachelors or at least have more options given?

For the past few days ive been stalking this forum, its been a source of wonderful information & insight into a field i fell in love with in 2005. I graduated with my BA in Communicatiins/broadcast journalism, my goal being the next great female sports broadcaster! Things happened in life, so i took a whole different career route. I took the CBEST & began substitute teaching in reg/spec ed, which in a special ed class i witnessed students receiving speech therapy & i became intrigued. I immediately spoke w/ speech dept head & i began a waiver program, which allowed me to practice speech services full-time while taking leveling courses twds a masters program. I had a young child at time & my mind wasnt 100% focused on the program. That was the 2007-2008 school year & after subbing some more, conducting behavior therapy interventions & currently providing 1:1 assistance for severely disabled student ... I am ready to return & give 110%!!! So here's my situation ... I need to keep my full-time job! Ive been researching on campus programs like Chapman & online programs like Utah State. Im so confused as to what program would be best, what sacrifices Im willing to make as a single mom, what if i choose a program & courses arent accepted by the masters program ive yet to decide on...??? Im eager to start applying ... please help! BTW, im no spring chicken ... im changing careers late in my life!