Graduating and Switching to EDU

College Majors Education Majors
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<p>I'll try to keep this short - I am currently an Art History major (3.5 GPA) and will be graduating with my BA in December of 2013. </p>

<p>My original plans were to attend graduate school, but I bombed the GRE (960 old score). I understand being an Art History major isn't going to land me the best jobs unless I have a Master's degree or above. </p>

<p>Recently, I have been really wanting to continue my education and get an Elementary Education degree (I've always wanted to be an elementary school teacher - I just never went for it). </p>

<p>If I graduate in this December, I CAN "go back" to school and work on getting a second degree in Elementary education, right? It would be like me just going back for a second Bachelors. I really would like to start right back in school the Jan. after I graduate. </p>

<p>Is it possible to go right back into school for a different BA literally a month after you graduate? </p>

<p>Thanks.
Frankie</p>

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<p>As long as you’ve graduated, no reason why you couldn’t theoretically start the next day.</p>

<p>Depending on the state you live in/ want to work, look at the education department website on the state website. A second degree isn’t the only route for a graduate.
In Illinois, for example, prospective elementary school teachers can do a second undergraduate degree as you’re considering. But you could also do a masters to get that same certification. Some states also offer the option of learning on the job. See what would prepare you best in your own circumstances.</p>