Erica, Teacher/Memphis Added Monday, May 19, 2014 at 12:50 AM I Have a Master's Degree in Education, Can I Still Become An Engineer? Thank you for your time first off... I am thrilled to have discovered your blog!! Ok so my situation is unique... I have a Master's Degree in K-6 education and am wanting to go back to school for chemical engineering. I come from a family of engineers actually. I do not however have much direction on how to even begin. I teach full time and would have to work while I go to school... I am willing to do what it takes but any advice or guidance on how to start would be appreciated:) Thank you so ... Answers 1 Kathy A. Notarianni, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Answered Monday, May 19, 2014 at 12:50 AM Congratulations on selecting chemical engineering as your second career! I would start with a good, review math course to get you ready for calculus I (I’d suggest testing for math placement at a local college). Then, I’d take ...