Moms in School

And it was quite informative although I was supposed to see a different adviser. The guy was polite and informative but something about the way he talked was weird. Anyhow...I have a long road to go. I have two options, one which would be shorter.

Option A: Stay in the ITEP major (Intergrated Teacher Education Program)and have a total of 89 units to complete the program with both my bachelors and credentials. I think that breaks down to 23 more classes after this semester plus my 16 units of student teaching. The plus to this is everything I need to be successful and prepared for the series of tests that I have to take will be part of all my classes. It will take longer yes, but the benefit of having it all laid out for me ahead of time and better advising dept.

Option B: Change my major to something like History. I can go on the website and do 'what ifs' to see what my degree progress would be with a couple different majors. I'd still probably have about 50 - 59 units to complete. Then I'd have to do the credential program and student teaching and take the series of tests with having less of the information recently drilled into my head.

The series of tests I have to take I start with next month. I have to take a Writing Profiency Exam for graduation.

Then next one is the CBEST which is the Basic skills test on reading, math, and writing. Sounds easy enough but a lot of people don't pass the first time.

Then I have the CSET which is the California Subject Examinations for Teachers which has three sections that you have to pass.

And lastly after I take my methods courses I have to take the RICA which is REading Instruction Competence ASsessment.

And of course, every test and every section of test, costs money and if you have to repeat it you pay again. Oy.

So, I'm pretty much thinking I should just stay in the ITEP major and even though it will take me longer, I think it will be more beneficial. The adviser told me I should probably limit myself to two classes per semester, but that will take FOREVER. I will try three classes and see how it goes, but the college limits the number of times you can withdraw so if it doesn't work the first go round, I wouldn't try again. I basically have to take a class every session if I can find one I need. If I take 9 units per semester it will take 8 semesters. If I can get one summer session and one winter session class each time, it will reduce the time before I can do my two semesters of student teaching.

What do you guys think??