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Hi! I am in my first gear of a school psychology program, and I plan on recieving both my masters and educational specialist degree. I really want to continue on after that degree and receive a PhD in curriculum & educational technology after I get my EdS.

 

the only problem is that I don’t have any teaching experience in the schools. I went straight from undergrad to my current program. I’ll have two semesters of practicum and a full year of internship in school psychology if I were to apply.

would it be possible for me to get into a CET program without being a teacher? I really want to avoid working full time and then going back to school, mainly because once I do begin working I’ll be making at least double the $20k I’d receive as a student. 

Have any of you applied and got into a CET program? What experience did you have?

 

thank you for your help!

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Question: why are you in a school psych program if that is your goal?

Given that you are only in your first year, it might be best to try to change programs now...

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On 10/28/2017 at 11:28 AM, dianaprince said:

Hi! I am in my first gear of a school psychology program, and I plan on recieving both my masters and educational specialist degree. I really want to continue on after that degree and receive a PhD in curriculum & educational technology after I get my EdS.

 

the only problem is that I don’t have any teaching experience in the schools. I went straight from undergrad to my current program. I’ll have two semesters of practicum and a full year of internship in school psychology if I were to apply.

would it be possible for me to get into a CET program without being a teacher? I really want to avoid working full time and then going back to school, mainly because once I do begin working I’ll be making at least double the $20k I’d receive as a student. 

Have any of you applied and got into a CET program? What experience did you have?

 

thank you for your help!

One thing to consider is that some faculty positions, if you'll be working with pre-service teachers, require at least some K-12 teaching experience. 

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