Well, it looks like I'm becoming an official student of the University of Phoenix! Yep! In about 2.5 years, I will have a Masters of Science in Psychology, and 6 months to decide if I want to continue onto my doctorate. "Who'd a thought it?"
It all started with a conversation and a phrase from my own mouth..."If I ever went back to school, it would probably be for counseling..." And then the thoughts began..."What if I did go back to school?" "How would that work?" "Why haven't I considered that before now?" "Do I really have time for that?" "Am I really wired for that?" So, I started putting it out there in circles of people whose opinion I really value. Most have said something to the effect of, "Why, of course! I can totally see that!" That's reassuring, I must say. If it weren't a potential gift, it would be a significant waste of time! :-) The only real push back I have gotten has been "Where will you find the time?" That's legit...and I've really thought about it, prayed about it, talked about it, and weighed out all the pros and cons. I think it's more than doable, and I think it will be hugely beneficial when I am finished.
The COOL thing is just how it works. 1 class every 6 weeks...all on-line...all at my own leisure - no set meeting times. 1 class at a time, and I'm considered full-time! Cool! 12-15 hours per week of reading/doing assignments/posting comments in online chat rooms. I can take up to 4 weeks off between classes. It's completely designed for working people who can't just uproot, enroll in a college and quit their daily lives. Plus, every advisor assigned to you is helpful, friendly, and committed to your success. Fantastic!
I see a need in our church for more qualified counselors. I've always had at least a "lean" in that direction. Why not take an interest, combine it with training, and become part of the solution?
Oh...and Dennis is excited about calling me "Doctor Pash!" It helps to have your spouse as your biggest cheerleader! Now, let's strap on our helmets and chaps and just see where this road leads!
6 comments:
saddle up your horses...
Oh wow... that is TOTALLY awesome... and once again, our lives will be in synch... except for the whole school year thing...
I'm going full time next year to do MY Masters... an MA in Digital Communication and Culture... (pending acceptance of application)...
We really need to catch up!!!
Sweet! I can totally see you being great at counseling. You have the heart for it. I have a girlfriend who studied online to get her CNA for nursing. She really enjoyed the freedom it gave her (she was a single mom at the time). Now, she works at Mission Hospital!
So you can do it!
Rah! Rah! for Doctor Pash ;)
Good for you! I'm excited to see the changes you will be making in others lives, as if you don't already do that, but now you're adding another channel of help. I can just see you in a couple of years...Dr. Pash! Kinda sounds like a soda.
Yeah - sounds great! You Go Girl!
I didn't know you had a blog! That's really great about school. I hope all is well. I miss you!
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