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Yes, also I was wondering what credentials people generally have in order to enter into administration. Is it something people get initially, or is it a degree they get when they're finally interested in pursuing administration type work.

I have been accepted into three grad programs. I have a BS in math, and now intend to enter into teaching (High school or community college). My three programs to decide between are these: 1) MS for Math Educators: Essentially one takes the regular math courses a master's math student would take and some additional math ed courses. This does not come with certification, but where I will be teaching the state only requires praxis tests to be passed if you have a graduate degree. Also, full stipend for 2 years, insurance, tuition. This school has a bad ass math dept. Ranked somewhere around Carnegie mellon. Of course, I won't be in the PhD program so it might not matter. 2) MA in secondary education. Will probably focus on math edu courses. But, I don't think i will have the chance to take much grad level math at this one. Good notable education college. Our state's teacher college. Slightly better support than the above mentioned since the program is only 1 year in length. But comes with a commitment to teach in high need. I probably will teach in high need rural anyway though. 3) PhD math program at not the greatest ranked program. Tuition, stipend, but I must pay my own insurance. I would only stay for the masters then bail out. PhD is way too long. Depressing to think about. I suppose I wanted to see what you guys thought would give me the most opportunities later in my career. Maybe DOE as a math ed specialist? Community college career sounds pretty sweet, but I'm not sure it's reasonable to shoot for that and forsake getting nice entry into a reliable HS teaching gig. Is community college something I can make a career at? It seems that they hire mostly part time and pay hardly any benefits. Sorry for the lax grammar. I am tired and lack ambition to be proper at the moment. And thanks for any help or directing me where to get help. Cheers!