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Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech
This semester will be my first 16 credit hours, I will need one more semester to complete the technical certificate. -
Transfer to Ball State
I plan on looking into scholarships to help pay for the rest of my Bachelor's degree. For a better shot at this, I will keep my GPA at Ivy Tech above a 3.7. -
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Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Ball State
While at Ball State, I will try to remain above a 3.7 GPA and join the Honors College in order to get into graduate school. This will require use of study skills and good time management. -
Graduate from BSU, Start Applying for Graduate School
Hopefully, I can get into Indiana University and stay in the state. If this doesn't pan out, I'm willing to go out of state. -
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Earn a PhD and Possibly a MA in Philosophy
This will take a lot of time and effort, including writing a dissertation and working to sustain myself. It's a little difficult to know the exact timespan for this task, as it varies for people depending on what they are able to do. I do, however, believe it is achievable as long as I work towards more specific and timely goals that lead to this one. -
Start Looking for Positions as a Professor of Philosophy
The job market for this is relatively small, but I am willing to live anywhere if it means having a job I enjoy. I will have to begin as an adjunct professor and hopefully get on a tenure track. Because of academic rank, pay varies greatly between positions. As a full professor, I could earn on average 56k a year. -
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Work as a Professor
Aptitude in communication and research is crucial for the position. I would enjoy teaching students and writing original pieces.