I am officially a college graduate!

[MommyRuby2008]

This past Saturday I finally graduated from college! Whoo Hoo!

I graduated from Fort Hays State University as a virtual student. For those who would like to see my commencement ceremony go to the link below and hit VIEW ARCHIVED 2010 Commencement.

http://fhsu.edu/campusSpotlight.aspx?id=15032387964&terms=graduation+2010

I now hold a Bachelor's of General Studies Degree in Child Development. I completed all 35 course hours left in the 2009/2010 school year so I could finish my degree as quickly as possible.

Basically this means I heavily studied the development of children from Conception through Adolescence. I learned about how children develop, the basics behind genetic and hereditary disorders both physical and mental, child behavior & thought, the basic psychology of a child, special needs, teacher education and training and strategies.

As for my general studies hours I also happen to have 33 course hours in Choral Music and Theater which I feel I will also be able to put to use in my future classroom either during regular hours or as an after school deal if I am able to arrange it. I feel strongly that students with special needs deserve an opportunity to be involved in extra curricular activities as well. This will also make use of my artistic background which will keep me happy since I rarely utilize my skills right now.

My next mission leads me to the University of Kansas where I will be entering the 2nd ranked Special Education Master's School in the country to become certified in Early Childhood Special Education. Part way through I will also be looking at getting a second endorsement through Project Alive which is a scholarship funded program that allows teachers to also become certified in Low Incidence Disabilities. More specifically this encompasses children with severe physical, mental and emotional disabilities. This certification would allow me to teach children Pre-K through grade 12. Thus I would end up with two Master's degrees. It is going to be very challenging and will take me a few years to complete. With my degrees I am also seeking to teach a college level course or two. Hopefully everything works out timely and in my favor.

Sorry I have been absent so much this semester. I have been heavily loaded with my course work.

Take care!

Ruthie

[PTBAAMom]

May. 19, 2010 at 8:44 AM

COOL!  Way to go Momma!

[MommyRuby2008]

May. 19, 2010 at 11:06 PM

Thanks!

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