What's your level of education?

[KristineIN]

Just curious after the "taking more college classes thread." I have no desire to go back to college, even though it would be easy to do since we live in a college town. Graduated public high school in 93, got married summer of 95, I graduated from Purdue in 97' with a BS in management (emphasis in Rest. & institution food service) So what is your educational background?

Kristine

[GraceinMD]

B.S. in Psychology / Music; M.D.; residency in Family Practice; (got married in this space); fellowship in medical editing/faculty development; (had child here at the end of studies; always thought that it would be v. difficult to get married and/or have children in the midst of studies - hats off to those who do!)

[RoughCollie]

I have a B.B.A. in accounting and a J.D.

[Ria]

B.A. in English/Biology.

Ria

[Mama Lynx]

B.A. in English, and some graduate work.

[Virginia Dawn]

I'm working on my master's in "Mothering."

Really, I graduated from high school in 82. My senior year was outsourced to the local community college. So I have one year of college experience but 25 years later, only half of it counts as transfer credits. After being a sahm forever, I am starting school again. Currently it is just enrichment, but it may develop into something else later.

[amy g.]

B.A. in elementary and early childhood education. I taught in public schools for 5 years before my oldest was born. I was a preschool director/teacher when she was in preschool, but I always knew that I would stay home with my kids once I had them.

[Karenciavo]

12th grade.

[chiguirre]

I have BS in Economics, MBA in Finance and I did an adult education non-degree program in Philosophy. I love studying:o.

[transientChris]

BA in Economics, MS in criminal justice, ABD in criminal justice (got chronic illness and started homeschooling)

[Danestress]

Just curious after the "taking more college classes thread." I have no desire to go back to college, even though it would be easy to do since we live in a college town. Graduated public high school in 93, got married summer of 95, I graduated from Purdue in 97' with a BS in management (emphasis in Rest. & institution food service) So what is your educational background?

Kristine


BA in International Studies, MA in Asian Studies, Juris Doctor.

And I would LOVE to have time to take classes at a local college. I happily take classes the rest of my life. I actually have a seminary about a mile away from me and have considered auditing classes when I have a little more flexibility with the kids.

[JFS in IL]

Northwestern only allowed five years post-comps to turn in a dissertation - somehow twins (one with autism) kinda took over and seemed more important than writing about The Image of Woman in the Hollywood BioPic. Still does, too.
But knowing how to do research has proven useful - I just never imagined I'd be research autism and lksv!

BTW - my mom post-kids went to school and got her BA just a few years ago. Granny graduated!

[Lorna in the boonies]

BS in Special Education (emphasis in Learning Disabilities) and in Elementary Education.

I was in my fourth year of teaching in a self-contained special education classroom when my oldest was born. She was born in February and I finished out the year -- I've been a SAHM ever since.

[Lisa in Jax]

B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in English); M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling.

[kalanamak]

NT

[Cindy in FL.]

High School was it for me.

[GreenKitty]

BS Education

[Peek a Boo]

I ran away from home the end of my junior year. Went back my senior year but dropped out to take care of my grandmother who had a stroke. Never had a desire to go back to any institutional school :)

Got my MRS and my MOM and 5 credits, hee hee.

I've got an internet degree in BS, lol.

[Margaret in CO]

I have a BS in education (somehow that seems fitting...). I have to take 6 hours every five years to keep my teaching license. Our local college was dropping their Master's program 20 years ago, so I needed to decide: Master's or another child. She'll be 20 this spring... :D And then we had 3 more.

[GreenKitty]

I've got an internet degree in BS, lol.

I was thinking the same thing...LOL:D

[snickelfritz]

nt

[Sandy in Indy]

I have an M.S. in Elementary Education and one of the last lifetime teaching licenses in Indiana. Doubtful that I'll ever use it...the thought of entering a public school as a teacher makes me shudder!

[K&Rs Mom]

B.A. in Philosophy - I homeschool because I can't find a real job.... ;)

[Joanne]

2 college degrees

I am returning to school next fall to get my Master of Social Work.

[Quiver0f10]

Just highschool here too.

[Basketmaker Amy]

B.S.B.A - Accounting, MBA-concentration in Accounting. CPA

[Elm in NJ]

MS in Chemistry. Was working towards my Phd in Chemistry 13 yrs ago when I had my 1st baby:D and I haven't been back since.

Elmeryl

[PamInMN]

B.A. in Biology (concentration in Vert. Zoo.). I would have a B.S. ........ um...... but I flunked Organic Chemistry. LOL!!

[Seeker]

No initials. Just a high school grad, who tests well in the IQ department, constant learning and teaching at the same time. :)

[8FillTheHeart]

BAs in psychology and early/elementary ed.

[prairiegirl]

I don't have initials but I have a college diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Julia
mom of 3 (8,7,5)

[JuJuBee]

I have a Master's in English Lit. (My undergrad majors were English and French.)

[DollyM]

BS English UCLA 1979.
Completed the one year teacher certification program at UCLA's Education Dept in 1980 (not a full master's program, but did buy me a "clear" teaching creditial back then. It has long since expired.)

I honestly think 13 years of homeschooling is worth "a whole 'nother" bachelor's degree. :p

[Laura Corin]

Laura

[Jenny in Atl]

B.S. in Psychology/ Sociology. I do want to go back and get my Master's but not sure what area of study, maybe a MFA.

[Nancy in MI]

B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in music, M.Ed. in literacy.

Fun to see that with all the diversity in this community, we still have that common thread of parenting and homeschooling!

:)
Nancy

[lottie j.y6s4ly]

really elem. ed. but that is what my diploma says...weird, huh?....I have a lifetime teaching certificate for Texas....I taught 2nd grade public school until oldest was born...just 2 yrs....that was almost 11 yrs. ago....I live in Indiana now...I've thought about possibly teaching again after kids are gone...I've looked into getting liscensed here and it looks like a real pain....but it is doable...teaching in a public school again doesn't sound terribly appealling though...

[Denise in VA]

LOL.

[Kate in Arabia]

BA in English and Linguistics, MA in Arabic.

My mom went back and did her Masters when I was about 13. I remember going to the library with her a lot and sitting doing homework while she did research ;) Her MA is in Humanities.

[NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too]

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[strider]

Double major of English and Rhetoric

[OnTheBrink]

High school and about 2 years of college. No degree, though.

I really want to go to culinary school.

[Jami]

BA in history. About a year of graduate work.

[StacyWithFourRugrats]

I have a BS in Wildlife Management (both kinds :D). After an internship with the US Forestry Service the summer before my senior year, I knew that wasn't for me. Too much red tape and **ses running the show. My dad convinced me to finish my degree, which I did. I now have a piece of paper that looks all nice and pretty ;)

For the record, dh does not have a university degree and has done very well for himself in the computer software field (linux). He sometimes wishes he could go back to school but since all of his credits are from a British university, they would not transfer very well here (and he would have to take 2 years of silly classes). He is going into management anyways ;)

So the one with the degree stays at home and teaches the kiddos and the one without the degree brings home the bacon. :eek:

[JenneinAZ]

BS in Mechanical Engineering and part of master's degree in Math

[Julie in Austin]

BA in English and MA in Biblical Studies.

(Pretty much the definition of "marketable," wouldn't you say?)

[Paula in MS]

nt

[Robin Hood]

12th grade.


Me too.

[Diann]

I have a BS in Chemistry and some graduate work.

Diann

[Jennifer in NH]

I hated High school, and I dropped out..a few years later I aced my GED went to community colleged, got an AA then went on and eventually got an MS in Geology...never thought I'd even be a SAHM, let alone a homeschooling SAHM!

[Antonia]

BS in psychology with some extra sciences for nursing (which I didn't finish.)

[OC Mom]

I have a BBA in accounting.

[PariSarah]

What an amazing combination of education, wisdom, and experience we have on this board.

I have a BA in English and Music, an MDiv, and am ABD in Christian Theology and Ethics.

[Remudamom]

I graduated from college with a degree in education. (It has helped me homeschooling exactly zilch.)

[Jane in NC]

BS and MS in Mathematics.

[Pencil Pusher]

BA English, 01
MEd Teaching, 03, I think. Maybe 04.


But I graduated hs in 95, so I dabbled in quite a bit before finishing that English degree, LOL!

And the teaching was because I finished the BA right after 9/11 & couldn't find a job. I figured that whatever the future brought, I'd never be unemployed again.

[Hoggirl]

BA: Economics & Business with an Emphasis in Accounting
JD
CPA license
Attorney's license

I practiced public accounting for five years and then returned to law school. Although I have the attorney license, I have never used it as I have never practiced law. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it I say!

Now, I just wish I would have paid more attention in science classes!;)

[samba]

BA in English Lang. and Lit. and M Ed. I taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade and English as an adjunct at a CC until I had my first child. I've been home ever since. I agree that my experience hasn't made a bit of difference as far as teaching my own dc. The only benefit has been that I already had an awesome home library of children's literature before I ever had children.

[Tracey in TX]

double minors in history and English
some grad work
perpetual learner via video courses--can't fit MFA courses into current life :)

Ironically, the education degree relates very little to hs'ing.

[ELaurie]

(Master's Degree in Social Work)

[brehon]

BA in Music with an emphasis in pre-med (UT didn't have a formal pre-med major when I was there and I wouldn't have taken that major anyway). I didn't get the chance to go to med school (life intervened), but have done some graduate work. When my kids are older I really want to go back to graduate school...just for me.

[neesek]

I have a BA in accounting.

[cin]

I have a BS in Elementary Education (very aptly named). Would love to go back for a Master's Degree if I could A) afford it and B) find one that is entirely coursework and no research/thesis stuff.

DH, on the other hand has an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and is doing quite well supporting us working as a systems architect. Go Figure :D

[SnowWhite]

Master's Degree in Elementary Ed with Special Ed endorsements. Also no desire ever to return to college.;)

[Jean in Newcastle]

BA in Special Ed. (K- 12) and Elementary Ed. (K- 8). 2 years of a Masters of Divinity degree (ran out of money).

[Crissy]

Grade 12.

[Caroline]

I have a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech with a major is MSE and a minor in EE. I am working on getting certified to teach 6-12 Math in Georgia.

[HSMom2One]

BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts (Concentration Art/Emphasis painting), which I earned exactly 20 years after graduating hs.

Certificate in Electronic Publishing (graphic design)

I use my degrees constantly and will never be sorry for the paths I chose in college. For one thing, my education has led me to great areas of ministry within the church. I also teach k-8 art at a private Classical Christian school.

Last year I was accepted in seminary, but decided to postpone for awhile. It was for the best since we decided to bring dd home to be schooled.

[Jackie in AR]

Just curious after the "taking more college classes thread." I have no desire to go back to college, even though it would be easy to do since we live in a college town. Graduated public high school in 93, got married summer of 95, I graduated from Purdue in 97' with a BS in management (emphasis in Rest. & institution food service) So what is your educational background?

Kristine

B.S. in Accounting; M.B.A.

[Mamagistra]

Got my MRS and my MOM and 5 credits, hee hee.

I've got an internet degree in BS, lol.

BWAHAHA! That's too funny. :D

I graduated high school as Salutatorian :rolleyes:, then dabbled in college before getting my MR (from the USN). ;)

I'm sure that I would enjoy college now, however, I delight in being self-taught.

[LizzyBee]

High School, 1981
BS in Accounting, 1991
CPA, 1992

I was applying to law school when I met dh and ditched it in favor of getting married. Later, I was accepted to seminary where my dh is a student, but never had time and money at the same time. I looked into online or correspondence MS - Accounting programs, but then I had a 3rd child instead. When she was a year old, I began homeschooling my older 2 while still working outside the home, so going back to school in any form is just not doable. I will be 55 yo when my youngest is 18, and I think by then I'll be too old and tired to care about going back to school. :(

[Kelli in TN]

Dang. I just remembered, I forgot to go to college. Dang.

Short answer, 12th grade by the skin of my teeth.



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[j.griff]

High School Graduate, that's it.

[Kelli in TN]

Grade 12.


I would have never guessed this. I would not have guessed it about karenciavo, either, but she has shared this before so I already knew it. I was shocked when I learned that about her, and I am shocked to learn this about you.

You and Karen just always seem so well-educated!! I guess you have both done a bang-up job of educating yourselves!!!:)

[Mandamom]

earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a couple of years later I got a B.S. in Paralegal Studies

[Merry]

B.A. in English literature

[Closeacademy]

I am 6 classes short of a degree in English Lit. with no intention of going back. :)

[KH_]

I've got a B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering.

[dangermom]

BA in Comparative Literature (English/Scandinavian).

MLIS, (Master's in Library and Information Science) --I'm a librarian.

[Scarlett]

There are 2229 members on this board. I would love to know the total breakdown of education by member. I am inclined to believe the more educated are more likely to answer such a question so the results are misleading.

I rarely can resist answering such a question myself.

12th grade High School only. Now when I think of going to college I can never come up with a good enough reason beyond vanity in my current circumstances. Shrug. plus the math frightens me. shhhhh.

[Sunny]

I graduated HS 1983
BA in Accounting 1987
CPA in 1992

I walked away and chose to SAH with my new baby. Never looked back, will never go "back" to it. If I choose to do something different when I'm done with homeschooling, I have learned that I can educate myself without the need of institutions :)

[Lorna]

Master of Arts (hons) Edinburgh University

Baden Powell Trefoil badge from the Girl Guides association (I was told by my pack leader to always put that on my CV ;))

[lauriep]

nt

[Tonia]

3-year diploma from a small Christian college - I'm 12 credits from finishing my degree in pastoral theology (with no plans to finish)

I am hoping (fingers are crossed) that I will be able to go back to school (correspondence) and get a degree in English Literature.

[CindyPTN]

I have a BS in History. I like learning and doing classwork (yeah, I'm silly like that). I would love to pursue a Master's degree just for self improvement. I wouldn't mind taking different classes just to be introduced to new things.

[GothicGyrl]

I've worn many hats over the years, but none have done me any good:

In order:
Licensed Nail Technician (lapsed though)
AS in Business Technology (glorified secretary, also lapsed)
AS in Forensics/CSI cert. (lapsed but only because I moved, got married and started homeschooling)

Currently, going back to school for my BS in Secondary Education: Math. This will start in the summer when my husband finishes his Master's program. He's the smart one in this family: BS in Phsyics, Theatre, Math, certified Teacher, and working towards his Masters in Space Science.

[Tutor]

BS in Biology and MFS (Master of Forensic Science)

I could go to school forever... too bad I'd have to be independently wealthy to do so. I'd love to get my PhD in Forensic Anthropology and become a county coroner or go to medical school and open a clinic with flat-rate pricing and offer house calls.

[Janie]

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[Elisabeth in IL]

I have a double major in English Lit and French with almost a minor in Family Studies. One year I took one Masters level course and decided that I really didn't want to continue. :o

[Kelli in TN]

BS in Biology and MFS (Master of Forensic Science)

I could go to school forever... too bad I'd have to be independently wealthy to do so. I'd love to get my PhD in Forensic Anthropology and become a county coroner or go to medical school and open a clinic with flat-rate pricing and offer house calls.

So, you are like a CSI person? That is pretty cool. Gross, but cool!

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

Bachelors in Computer Science, Certificates in Systems Analysis and Programming, BS in Social Psych, and I'm a second-semester junior studying for my BSN. I'll graduate in December then get (I hope) get my RN license.

[Mrs Mungo]

I was 6 credits from graduating with my BA in English.

[Moira in MA]

B. Sc (Computer Science); MBA (High Tech);

plus 3 graduate courses in Library Science taken after dd was born to keep my brain active. Since she turned one, she's kept me active.:D

[Kate in VA]

Why do I need to say? Can't I just focus on this whole "growing up" stuff:rolleyes:
Honestly that is my current major! and I think I may have to flunk myself!

But seriously, I graduated High school in 99.... had my dd in 2000 and now focusing on re-learning everything as I didn't in PS! No desire here to go back to college anytime soon.... I figure if I want to learn it I can do better on my own! HA:D

[mcconnellboys]

I guess I'm pretty guilty of being interested in continuing education, until children, that is. Once I've gotten them off to college, I'll probably go back and do more coursework, myself.....

I have a BA in Physical Anthropology (that's forensics work, among other things). There was no BS available in it back when I went to school in the dinosaur days, LOL..... I have an official minor in psychology as I was interested in doing profiling work at the time. I began masters level work but dropped out due to personal and family problems I was experiencing at the time....

I started coursework for a second degree in business (accounting), but it got sidetracked when I moved to Louisiana. I have various certifications from Tulane's business institute related to managerial work I did when I lived down there.

I obtained paralegal certification from LSU in anticipation of attending law school. I was admitted to LSU law school for the school year following my testing year, but finally got pregnant before my admission date, and so didn't end up going.....

I would still like to go back to school and work towards my phd in some area of forensics work and/or obtain CFI designation (certified fraud investigator, which is an accounting designation).

I'm also getting interested in theology studies at this time in my life, and have a pretty good seminary nearby, so I might start work in that area, instead!

Regena

[3littlekeets]

Ph.D. in Communication Studies and would love to get a sabbatical so I could start Law School. I can't imagine not "being in" school in some form or another.

[kdeno]

I always thought I would go to college. I just started working and getting promoted and never went back.

[Mrs. Readsalot]

That's a combination . Actually I wanted to be a music therapist but an inability to carry a tune derailed that in the freshman year of college. I was never really happy as a business major(it was my mothers idea) although I was a straight A student.

[happykids]

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[KIN]

BS in Nursing. I'm now an unemplyed RN. :) I always feel like I have nursing as a great back up in case I would need to work again.

[JudoMom]

I was a psych major with a minor in chemistry, but I dropped out (and left my full scholarship behind) to move several states away to marry the guy I'd met online :eek:.

Yeah, and my parents didn't kill me, or him.

It was the best decision I ever made :D.

[Plaid Dad]

Ph.D. in German with a specialization in Medieval Studies.

[percytruffle]

BS and MS in Art Education with K-12 teaching certification. I taught for about five years before taking time off to have kids and homeschool. I may be going back to public or private school teaching soon. Ds, the youngest, will be a senior next year.

I thoroughly enjoyed the college environment and would have gone on to obtain a phd if there was one in Art Ed, but there is only one is general education. I wasn't interested in going that route.

[Soph the vet]

BS in Pathobiology at UCONN
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 1994 Univ. of Minnesota

[Mom2legomaniacs]

Graduated with a BA in Math in 1990 and with an MA in Math in 93. I have no desire to go that route except via my children now. I have other interests (read addictions -- umm, knitting for ex.) I am pursuing currently.

[WTMindy]

BS in math (with teaching credential), just finished MA in Distance Education

[nancypants]

I took one year of University. I was majoring in English and History at the time but only because I didn't know what I wanted to do! LOL I have no desire whatsoever to go back and get a degree. I would love to take several classes, and probably will, but the things I am interested in doing (photography and web design) to make money, once I am able to devote the time to them, do not really require a degree if you acquire the needed skills and I couldn't be happier about it. I love learning but I hate school... if that makes sense! :rolleyes: I have no desire to work for anyone but myself.

[Surfside Academy]

B.A. in Business Administration; MFS-Masters in Forensic Science

[Dot]

nt

[Jodi-FL]

a BS in Education/Bible

[AnneJ]

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

[sdWTMer]

Cool.

[Denise in NE]

I graduated from high school in '80, but didn't get my degree in secondary education until '87. I did get in some graduate hours before I landed a job teaching middle school. I taught for 5 years before my first was born.

Denise in NE

[GLOWAcademy]

Degree in Animal Science.

[Jenny in Florida]

I'm also a dedicated autodidact, though, and suspect I have learned more since graduating than I did in college.

Which is not to say I don't want to go back to school. Actually, it's at the top of my priorities list once I'm obsolete in my current job as homeschooling mom.

--Jenny

[Linda in NE]

B.A. in Psychology, Ph.D. in Social Psychology w/ a certification in Program Evaluation and Public Policy Analysis, and a J.D.

[momo4]

BA in Human Resources

[Kristafish]

No college at all here, but it doesn't bother me any :)

[chickenpatty]

B.A. in History (with a minor in Horticulture)

[JeanM]

I have a BA in biology, with a minor in music. Also a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology.

Jean

[Testimony]

a BA in psychology and a minor in French. I would have had a double major, but I did not want to continue. While I was working, I started to take some graduate school work. I could not do it. So, I just graduated from college, but I plan to go back and take other courses just want my children established in the basics first.

Blessings,
Karen
www.homeschoolblogger.com/tesimony

[Ferdie]

B.S. in business and worked as a CPA for many, many years.

I have no interest in going back to school. Never ever.

I love homeschooling and love learning along side my children. So fun!

[MMinMN]

B.S. in Biology

[awanama]

I have a college diploma in Mechanical Drafting. I didn't get my degree because I was pregnant with my ds and chose not to do the one extra semester needed to get it.

[MtnMom]

I have a BA in Sociology (now there's a useful degree!) and a MS in Counseling & Development. I do miss taking classes, and will probably pick it up again sometime in the future...way in the future. :rolleyes:

[melissaL]

I didn't even finish high school, completed year 10 , did really well. was strongly discouraged from continuing by all my family and church.
one of the reasons I am doing WTM is to make sure that my children have a good education. though I am finding the thought of teaching rhetoric a little daunting.
MelissaL

[Begonia]

B.A. Double-majored in English and Biology

[dragons in the flower bed]

Graduated from high school in 99, had my first kiddo in 2000, having a hard time justifying going back when I know I can teach myself just fine.

[Brenda in FL]

BA and Masters in Accounting - count me in with the other CPAs!

[Tutor]

I didn't even finish high school, completed year 10 , did really well. was strongly discouraged from continuing by all my family and church.
one of the reasons I am doing WTM is to make sure that my children have a good education. though I am finding the thought of teaching rhetoric a little daunting.
MelissaL

You don't have to answer this if you don't want to, but why did your family and church discourage you from finishing school? I'm just curious. You can PM me if you don't want to answer here... or just not answer. I was just curious. :o

[Diane]

I graduated high school and went on to a performing arts conservatory which I left a year and a half later. I do have a Masters in the School of Hard Knocks. :)

[nutmeg]

BS in Medical Imaging

[Karen in CO]

Graduated high school in 1986 had my ds in 1990 then graduated with BS 3 months later. I have taken a few classes towards a Master's but I have lost the desire to sit in a classroom and be told what is important.

[midwestbelle]

Took a few graduate hours, then had the twins.

[Valerie in Chicago]

Did a bunch of years in broadcasting and advertising. Got another BA in English-Secondary Ed. Spent a few years teaching. Had DD and been a SAHM ever since. If you had told me ten years ago that I would be a Homeschooling SAHM, I would have run away screaming. Now my kids see me running towards them................ sometimes screaming.;)

DH has a BA in Anthropology, did a bunch of years on the Mercantile Exchange trading floor jumping up and down yelling, went back for a BA in Secondary Ed-English and has been teaching for almost 15 years in a CPS high school.

[Asma_08]

...some graduate work. Not too much work experience, got married then quit work after my first son was born. I think about going back but have no idea in what.

You ladies have such varied and interesting backgrounds.

[JWSJ]

BS Art Ed K-12
BS Studio Art
BS Computer Science
Soon to be BA Philosophy

I think we're qualified.

[Sixmeadows]

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[elegantlion]

... even graduated early I disliked school so much. January 17, 1985 was my last day in a classroom. No college, but still learning everyday.

Graduate of the school of Hard Knocks ;)

[Ellie]

I was a vocational student, so I have no languages, only 1 year of higher math, 1 year of higher science. I did take 2 years of typing, 2 years of shorthand, and a year of office business machines. Those skills have come in useful (ok, not the shorthand itself, lol, but the business writing that I did as part of it) over the years.

[dirty ethel rackham]

BS in Mathematics and a minor in Spanish. I worked as a computer analyst before staying home with kids. Now, all the jobs in my field are in India. At one time, I was interested in going back to school to become a midwife, but that ship has sailed. When my youngest approaches college, I will decide what I want to do with the rest of my life. Teaching my kids (or should I say "facilitating their learning") has sparked the desire to go back to school just for the joy of learning. But, I can't say what that would be. Linguistics? History? who knows?

[beansprouts]

I have a High School Diploma and a well-used library card. Spent a few years in Hard-Knocks U. I am so glad I am not alone :)

[Colleen in NS]

Just curious after the "taking more college classes thread." I have no desire to go back to college, even though it would be easy to do since we live in a college town. Graduated public high school in 93, got married summer of 95, I graduated from Purdue in 97' with a BS in management (emphasis in Rest. & institution food service) So what is your educational background?

Kristine

I graduated high school, worked, took a few courses through an international missions organization, worked and traveled with the organization for a few years, got married, had kids. Never thought I'd be a homeschooler - when I was in high school, I went to a church where most families homeschooled and I couldn't imagine teaching my kids at home. Now I couldn't imagine doing anything else right now. I LOVE LOVE LOVE crafting and weaving together an education for each of my kids, and LOVE all the stuff I'm learning through this process. I've discovered that learning is engaging and fun! Maybe someday I'll take some university courses, but as back in high school, I don't know what to take. So we'll see.

[Jill, OK]

...going to school got to be too much, so I quit and simply worked (finance).

[Jill, OK]

...I was working, *and* going to school, and my (then) husband was starting a business. It wasn't that school itself was too much; it was too much, at the time.

[Doran]

..

[Sophia]

a Bachelors in Social Work and was halfway through grad school before realizing I wanted to be a sahm.
So I dropped out and haven't looked back once:)

[MicheleinMN]

National Honor Society in high school, and 3 years at UC Davis, but....no degree.

I became a (custodial) step-parent, and then three years later a new mom.

I also had the wonderful opportunity to homeschool one of my step-daughters in high school. (Though it wasn't always wonderful at the time. LOL!) :eek:

I would love to finish my B.A., but I figure it won't happen until my youngest is mostly grown...so about 10 more years.

Michele

[Beth in Central TX]

Like many who responded, I have BBA in Accounting. I used to be a CPA, but I let that go when I decided I would graduate our boys. It made no sense to continue paying for annual CPE and state licensing fees.

[Mom to 3 Island Boys]

BS in Biochemistry, PhD in Biochemistry. But my boys are my only "research" at this time... I'll let you know if it gets crazy enough to publish! :p

[Kim in Appalachia]

the only thing I manage is my home :).

Kim

[jail warden]

And then that summer I married my sweetheart! I was the 1st and only in my family to graduate, we were Beachy/Amish when my olders were in school so they dropped out after 8th grade. I was pressure to drop out earlier, but I loved school so I continued. I had to pay for everything since it was my decision. :rolleyes:

[Kendra]

BA Music (voice)

[gandpsmommy]

use it for very little.:) I would love to go to graduate school! I look forward to the season of my life when it will be possible for me to get my master's and doctorate degrees, and possibly become a university professor.

[percytruffle]

...is working on her PHD in Spanish. She teaches at the university level. Her DH teaches Spanish lit at the same school. He is a native Spaniard.

[Pencil Pusher]

I was a psych major with a minor in chemistry, but I dropped out (and left my full scholarship behind) to move several states away to marry the guy I'd met online :eek:.

Yeah, and my parents didn't kill me, or him.

It was the best decision I ever made :D.

I think you're CRAZY!!!

And every time I come across this post, it makes me smile & tear up. So...congratulations!!!!

[Sharon in SC]

BS in Nursing. I'm now an unemployed RN. :) I always feel like I have nursing as a great back up in case I would need to work again.

Ditto this for me. My background is critical care nursing and I miss it at times. But, a few years back I realized that, though I was only working 4 hours/week (enough to keep my license current), the continuing education alone required to work in that arena kept me spread thinner than what was healthy for me if I wanted to do justice to our homeschooling. So, I left bedside nursing. Since then, I've creatively served as camp nurse at our church's kids's camp and the like (volunteer hours) which have applied toward our state's licensure requirements. Worst case, if I should let my license go inactive, I'd just have to take a refresher course to plug back in. For now, I'm most content to serve my girls here at home. ;-)

[Rachel]

I have a Masters in Physical Therapy that I have never used........

[Tarheel Heather]

B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Love, love, love what I did. Love my kido's more.:)

[Daisy]

Duel B.A. in Theology and Pastoral Care & Counseling. Real helpful in real life. :D Right.

[Caroline]

I did not know you could get a degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Actually, I am sitting here now thinking I am not sure what that means. Do you care for pastors or are you a pastor caring for other people? I am actually curious and not in any way trying to be a smart-alek. Really I am not. Anyway, either way, I think it could be a very important degree.

[nukeswife]

Graduated PS high school in 92, got my Clerical Clerk Coordinator (Hospital Unit Secretary) Certificate in 96, Got married in 97, got my medical transcription certificate in 97. I've not worked outside the home since getting married other than a short stent with Pampered Chef. I have no desire to go back to college. I'm happy as a homemaker, wife and mother that's what I really always wanted to do and found a wonderful man that's loves that I always wanted to do it.

[Testimony]

I did not know you could get a degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Actually, I am sitting here now thinking I am not sure what that means. Do you care for pastors or are you a pastor caring for other people? I am actually curious and not in any way trying to be a smart-alek. Really I am not. Anyway, either way, I think it could be a very important degree.

This kind of degree gives you the ability to provide counseling services to people in need, but usually it is done in a church. So, if you needed counselling, you can go to a pastor who has this specialty to their degree. It is wonderful to have a pastor who offers this type of service because you don't have to go to someone outside of your church.

Hope that helps.

Blessings,
Karen
www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony

[Mad Charity]

Dropped out of high school two months before graduation. Attended community college while bartending and waitressing then dropped out of college. I am now a junior at a local state university. I have been able to take all my classes online and will graduate at the end of next spring. I will then go on and finish graduate school. I owe all of my motivation to home schooling, TWTM, and this board. I am blessed.

[jmgconner]

BS in Education and finished all coursework for Masters in Ed Technology - just need to do the final project.

[Kay in Cal]

and I never seem to get to use my classes in Nuclear targeting theory as a pastor. Hmmm....

I really want to go back and get a PhD some time, just for my own personal growth and "fun" (as I love school!).

My dh barely scraped by with his BA, and doesn't want to go back at all!

[Emily in FL]

I was 9 hours away from a Master's when I got my first teaching job. I have no desire to take classes again, but would like to finish someday. If I had to go back to work, I would like to work on a degree in library science. If I knew then what I know now, I would have pursued that degree in the first place.

[ThelmaLou]

Finished my degree in English, got certified as a secondary English teacher. I'm glad I got a degree, but the specifics of my degree/certification hold no practical application to what I do as a homeschooler. I consider it something to fall back on if I ever need it. People seem to "feel" better about the fact that I homeschool when they learn I'm a certified teacher. I'm always quick to tell them that being a certified teacher has absolutely no bearing on how well you can educate your own kids.

[Kristiana]

BM in Music--Cello Performance/Pedagogy with no desire for a Master's, at least not in performance, there's no way I could practice enough right now with children. I would like to get certified in genealogy though, some day. :)

[Elohcin]

BA in English literature

[Marie in Oh]

BA in English Literature
MA in Rhetoric and Composition

[LizzyBee]

and I never seem to get to use my classes in Nuclear targeting theory as a pastor. Hmmm....

Maybe Colleen could get you hooked up on a mission trip. :D

[Sugarfoot]

Don't you just love the diversity of homeschoolers? I have a BA in psychology, I left law school at the end of the second week to get a MA in counseling, and then I was planning to go back and finish, (I wanted to be a family mediator) but our first son "accompanied me" (in utero:)) across the stage to get my degree, and we've been together every day since...

I can truly say that I use my education every day. The only down side is that, once in awhile, I'll want to go to a workshop or something at church about marriage, and my husband will say, "I live with a marriage counselor. That's enough." ;)

[amyable]

BA in Psychobiology (yes, I wish they would have changed the name of that major, LOL - it was like a light double major in psych and biology), then MA in speech-language pathology. You can't get certified as an SLP without one ...otherwise I probably wouldn't have done it. Worked just long enough to pay off my large loans and then had a baby! :D

[Just a Jen in Mississippi]

B.S. in Education (elementary education).....I graduated nearly 13 years ago when I was pregnant with my first. I ended up never teaching outside of the home. And I can honestly say that I've learned more about teaching children from homeschooling and from the great resources I've found here and in books, than I did in college. I had no idea what I was doing when I was thrown to student teaching in college!

[Patty Joanna]

BA, MBA w/ focus in Operations Management. Both degrees so seriously dated as re: content that they are worthless in that regard. MBA in particular priceless for skills and confidence obtained by doing coursework completely foreign to my nature.

[NancyinCA]

BA in Liberal Studies in '93, followed by a teaching credential in CA (which required a year of graduate work). :)

[kokotg]

I have a BA and an MA in English (and 3 years towards a ph.D. before DS came along)

[Alice]

BS in Chemistry and Biology, MD, residency in Pediatrics

[Zee]

BS in Management here, too. :)