how long do you have to go to college to be a teacher??
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In most states you need to complete a Bachelors degree in Education.  This can take anywhere from 3 years to 5 years depending on the program and how many credits you decide to carry.  If you already have a degree, than (in most states) you can apply for an emergency teaching certificate and complete your full certificate in the summer.  Additionally, keep in mind that now because of No Child Left Behind and other Legislation teachers are required to become Highly Qualified and continue taking courses to further their knowledge for the duration of their teaching career.
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There are a couple of ways that you could go about getting this. If you already have a degree, you can take the alternative route. This consists of taking a few classes at a university and then taking the Praxis I and II. If you currently have a teaching degree, then all you have to do is take both parts of the Praxis. After you get your certification, you have 5 years to earn some C.E.U.'s to renew your teaching license. This is my second year teaching and I love it. GOOD LUCK! :)
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You need to go to a 4 year university and major in elementary education.  If your high school has a teacher academy for students, you could enroll in that.  That would give you a head start, and may count towards some of your college classes.
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You will need to take a few "common" education classes and then have to student teach in order to get your certificate. It probably would take a little longer than a calendar year.
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You need to find a college that has a student teaching program.  Depending on what your credits are in all you may have to do is take the student teaching and a few education classes.  There are programs that will allow you to teach while you complete these classes.  Go to your state's department of education website and look under licensure or certification which will tell you about such programs and what you need to do to fulfill that state's requirements.  Unfortunately No Child Left Behind has severely limited such programs.
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It's about the same as an associates degree. If you buckle down and take maximum credits, you can get it done in a year including the summer. That is quite difficult to do, so it generally takes 2 years in addition to the 4 for a bachelor's degree.
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This is a subjective question with too many variables that we're not priivy to. A generic answer would be, no one is never too late to teach elementary school. The only prerequisites for a goood teacher arethat you be caring, creative, and patient.
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It probably depends on what you want to teach (early childhood, adolescent/ young adult- business education, middle grades-another subject area).  You may want to start by spending some time subbing to see if you really do like it and which age group you want to work with.  You will eventually need to become a certified teacher but there are a few approaches you can take: \n1. Start by going to the Ohio department of education website and seeing what their requirements are.  Your options are usually through a college, through a district, or through the state department of ed.  If you apply directly to the state (it usually takes a long time) they will tell you you need to complete certain classes, take certain tests (such as Praxis), and gain field experience in a classroom as a (student) teacher.  \n2.  Look at local colleges with teacher education programs.  If you want to do business ed or another secondary subject area for which you already have most of the undergraduate classes (equivalent to a major in that subject area) you  might be able to do it through a post-bac program or a MAT.  A MAT gets  you a masters in education and certified at the same time and many of them are organized to run in the evenings so you can continue working until you get near to student teaching.  For early childhood education, it would probably take you longer but you would need to look at similar options. \n3.  Look at local schools.  If any need a business education teacher but have no certified person applying they could consider you.  You would get an emergency certificate and have to work toward certification (evening and summers) while you were already employed as as teacher.  \n4.  In areas with real teacher shortages, they sometimes have alternative programs to get people quickly into the schools.  Keep your eyes open (look at school district websites, the department of education website, etc.).  \n5.  Most private schools (and charter schools in some states) are not required to hire certified teachers.  The pay isn't as good but the environment sometimes helps make up  for that.  \n\nGood luck.
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Do you mean "teaches" you????  The student learns.  The teacher teaches!  Don't think you're quite ready for ANY college yet!
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The schooling processes will probably take more than 2 years at least. As a 2nd Bachelors will require you take a the core content as well as credential course work.  \n\nYour best bet for information would be you Dept.. of Education website. As they will let you know what universities have state approved programs and the quickest way of obtaining NCLB mandated Teaching License. \n\nAlso, there might be a couple of State exams required. If the state exam is the case, then you might not need a 2nd Bachelors rather pass the state exam in the field or subject or Primary Educ. Then take  teacher educ. programs. Usually these prep programs last 1-1  1/2 yrs long .\n\nBut start with The TN Dept. of EDUC website, then your states Teacher Commission.
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Take it from me.  Talk to your student advisor at your college or university.  What type of teacher you deside to become will deside on which classes you need to take.  \nWhich grade will pay more?  Ok, here are some things I do know.  Usually College Professors get paid the most.  It also depends on where you live and how musch that state pays for teachers.  Public schools pay more per year that Private schools do.  Most Public schools pay by the year and not by salary like Public school.  Also it is like with any other job, you get paid by your experience.  I know for a fact that most teachers salary or rate of pay is baced on their experience (yrs of teaching, what level, etc).
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a teaching degreee is a bachlor's degree. also u need a master degree
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These are not the requirements in every state - but this is a good guide (with the exception of the G.P.A. requirements) to become a teacher in most places.\n\nBASIC REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A TEACHER \npesVARIES BY COLLEGE, BUT GENERAL CONNECTICUT REQUIREMENTS ARE:\n\nSelect a regionally accredited college that has a state approved teacher preparation program \nMaintain a 2.75 or better average during freshman and sophomore years \nApply for acceptance into School of Education at the end of sophomore year in college \nComplete general academic course work including a survey course in United States History \nComplete at least the minimum of credits required for a chosen content area, such as English, math, chemistry, etc. \nComplete  Student Teaching (part of the planned program) \nGraduate with a Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better \nComplete a state approved teacher preparation planned program \nSuccessfully complete a subject area or interdisciplinary major, for example: \n  Biology geography \nHistory/Social Studies Technology Education* \nFamily & Consumer Science* Mathematics* \nPhysics* English Bilingual Education* \nChemistry* TESOL* \nBusiness Pysical Education \nHealth General Science \nSpecial Education Earth Science \nFine Arts (art, music, theater) Elementary Education \nWorld Languages (especially Spanish*) Middle School Education \n\nWhat is an endorsement?  An endorsement is the area in which a person is authorized to teach to serve. \n\nWhat if I attend a school outside of Connecticut?  You must meet the same requirements to obtain Connecticut certification.  You are encouraged to contact the Connecticut State Department of Education Bureau of Certification early in yoru college career for appropriate guidance and updates on certification.
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Hi! I am a high school math teacher, so I can answer some of your question, but not all.  Why? It depends on the state that you live in.  ALL states require a bachelors degree in math education.  This is four years of math classes, general ed classes, and teacher preparation classes.  The math classes you take would be a full calculus sequence (3 or 4 calc classes), linear and abstract algebra, geometry, analysis, and a mix of some others such as math history or number theory (again, depending on the college you go to). Your final semester would be student teaching, where you pay your college tuition, and then you are placed in a junior high or high school classroom to practice teaching. Some states (NY for example) require a masters degree, which is two more years of college.  But you can do that after you have started teaching. I live in Utah, and we only need the four year degree.  Hope this helps!
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Every state has their own requirements for getting a teaching certificate.  The most common method is through a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.  That is the most widely accepted requirement for being hired by most school districts as well.\n\nSome states have alternative programs for getting a certificate.  Areas with teacher shortages will have more options.  Usually these alternative programs are meant to help out the districts with the biggest teacher shortage problems (which are often the least desireable school districts to work in).  \n\nFor more information, try searching for your state's department of education web page.  They will describe the process through something like "routes to liscensing," or "alternative credentialing," or some similar phrasing.\n\nEven with alternative options, the most thorough and professional way to get a certificate is through college.  That will also be how most districts base your sallary -- the number of credits you have.  College is the best option -- try it -- you may really like it!
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first, consider WHY you want to be an English teacher -- is it because you love lit and/or writing?  if so, then reconsider and research being a college lit professor, literary critic, or writer instead.  too many young teachers never realized the types of classes or kids they'd be teaching.  you have to want to teach the lowest performing kids a subject they hate and to enjoy grading horribly written essays on your time "off."  It certainly has its rewards, but in this era of severe accountability, I believe it's one of the toughest jobs around.  \nOtherwise, 4 years and bachelor's in English - certification in sec. ed. w/student teaching and teacher's exam - Praxis.
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No accredited teaching school gives a bachelors degree in two years.  It is a four year program.  You study your core subjects such as English, Math, Science and Social Science.  In addition you take Education Methods Courses, Child Psychology, Tests and Measurement courses, Technology in the Classroom Courses and you do observations much as you have outlined.  Your final semester you teach full time in a school under the supervision of your college professors and an supervising teacher at the school.  You assume all the regular teachers duties by the end of the semester.