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Considering Going for a GAC ... Researching Space

May 28th, 2012 at 11:34 pm

My Alma Mater (for Master's) is now offering a Graduate Academic Certificate in Technology for School Librarians. It consists of 4 courses for a total of 12 credits.

Since I'm no longer a resident of TX, I'd have to pay out of state tuition. So, for one 3 hour course it would cost $2,300. I may or may not be able to get scholarships (if I can get the departmental one, that was around $200 if I remember correctly.)

The GAC would not do anything for me salary wise. The courses do sound interesting and applicable to my current job. I also need to earn so many CEUs to retain my librarian certification.

I'm not sure if I could count this on my taxes since it would not be coursework towards a degree ...

Maybe I could take one course per year?? That would give me 12 credits towards recertification, plus the certification. However, I'm not sure how I could afford this PLUS get a car.

One other wrench in this ... the courses may require some on campus time. I'm not sure if it is like some of the core courses where you were on campus for two or three days, and the remainder of the time online only, or if it is more than that. If it is the latter, than there is no question of whether I can/should do this, if the former ... well ... maybe I could correspond my class time with my vacations to see my mom ...

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The last two days I've finished most of my laundry, and did one load of dishes. Otherwise I've been doing mega research on solar system/space learning activities for summer school. I have found a wealth of resources dealing with science/math/technology but very very few music/art/kinesthetic activities. (This is for mid-school - lower grades have plenty!) I've got to keep these kids *really* busy for 14 full days (4th of July is during the last week of summer school.) The busier they are, the less chance they will be trouble. I also want to make sure they have a lot of fun, while learning of course. Smile

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I haven't called the horse place yet, because I forgot today was a holiday. Oops. Smile The PO is closed as well, so I can't pick up the packages that are there. I ended up not going into school at all today or yesterday (though I spent the majority of these two days ON school stuff!)

OH! I did also spend some of my time yesterday and today practicing the piano. Big Grin I really need to learn the notes in the bass clef again (without using mnemonics to figure them out!!) I ordered some note flashcards and am practicing saying the note name as I play it. Kari's not sure what to make of the noise coming from the piano - she'd never heard it on before yesterday. Blush

3 Responses to “Considering Going for a GAC ... Researching Space”

  1. librarylady Says:
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    You are really working hard. I was wondering if you could do an instate GAC certification?
    I used to live in New Mexico. I grew up there. I really miss it as I live in Texas now as well. What part of the state are you in?

  2. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    I haven't checked to see if UNM has a library school or GAC's - but that would be a good idea. (Especially since I need to transfer my certification to NM!)

    I live a couple hours past Albuquerque heading towards Arizona.(Sorry, can't remember if that's East or West - terrible with directions. I'm SO thankful for GPS!)

    What part of TX are you in? I've lived in DFW (all over), San Antonio, McAllen, Waco, etc.

  3. librarylady Says:
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    I live an hour north of Houston in the Piney woods of Texas.
    Towards Arizona would be west of Albuquerque.
    I enjoy following your blog. It sounds like you are on quite an adventure!
    I graduated from high school at Espanola, between Santa Fe and Taos.

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