[PAEE] Education advice?

[Stephanie]

Hi everyone,

I joined the list to see what I could learn although I am not yet in this
field.  I would love to make a career change to environmental education,
though, and wondered if anyone could give me some advice.

I was looking at going for a Masters in biology (going for a second
Bachelor's would actually cost me more as it would have to come entirely out
of my own pocket).  I am considering getting certified as a secondary
teacher at the same time, which would add about a year to the program.

My eventual goal would be to work at an environmental center rather than in
a secondary school (although I'm also considering research).  I feel like
the options in my area may be limited and I need to keep them open, which is
part of the reason for teacher certification.  (I am also interested in
ecopsychology, but I don't see that as something that could be a full-time
career, rather more of a subset of a psychology practice.)

So, my first question is, can anyone make sense out of my confusion and give
me advice on my possible education choices?

My second question is, I live in northwest PA, and it seems a little quieter
up here compared to others regions in the state.  (I would like to stay up
here if possible after graduating.)  Anyone from the area?

Thanks so much, and sorry to make this such a long first post!

Stephanie
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