Becoming a Teacher

zuzusplace
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:15:45 +0000

What is required will vary from state to state but I believe all require a minimum of a Bachelors for certification. In addition it matters what you want to teach some subjects with teacher shortages allow you to begin teaching with full certification while you are working towards it.

A major in a subject does not always translate to being allowed to get a teaching certificate in that subject. Some universities and/or states require specific courses be included in that major. There is usually 1.5 years of teachers training, some coursework in education and some in student teaching. This is the path for secondary education though.

If you’re interested in primary school teaching (elementary school) you go through a specific program that includes some coursework in all subjects.

In general, look at the school of education for any given University and it will define the rules of the program.