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How many years of college do you need to become a teacher?
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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Paul’s Answer
Four years and the teaching certification to teach in the K-12 system.
For community college and certain university positions it will require a masters degree.
For the higher university and college positions it will require a doctorate degree.
For community college and certain university positions it will require a masters degree.
For the higher university and college positions it will require a doctorate degree.
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Shelia’s Answer
Depending on the state you live in, each state has its own requirements for teacher certification. It is more beneficial to get a bachelor's degree (4 year program) in education. Participate in a teacher preparation program. You should be able to complete your student teaching experience during your education major. Pass the state's required exam for educators and apply for your teaching certificate.
Whether or not you will need a master's degree depends on where you intend to teach. Having a master's in education can potentially provide a larger salary and potential advancement in your career.
Whether or not you will need a master's degree depends on where you intend to teach. Having a master's in education can potentially provide a larger salary and potential advancement in your career.
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Gabriela’s Answer
In simple terms, teacher training usually has a curriculum that spans four years. It is normal that some people may need a little more time to complete all the courses and pass all the necessary exams. In certain cases, these four years can be extended, especially in careers that require very specific knowledge before learning to teach. In addition, there are high-quality institutions that offer study plans designed to be completed in five years or even more.
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Meggan’s Answer
You need to speak with your college or University. In the USA you choose the age level you want to teach, and subject.
The kind of teaching. You will have two internships and must pass tests in your sunject choices.
To be a good and nice teacher. Get to know your students, don't be there friends but you dont have to yell either, establish routines day one and practice.
Give guest in your room respect(principal stops by) ,if they are unwelcome(student not in your class) escort thrm to the door quietly, give them dignity but don't let them direspect your class.
Set a seating chart, it will help you learn names and student not get away with things.
Check with the special education staff about who what where when and why... don't leave them behind.
Meggan recommends the following next steps:
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Alanda’s Answer
Thank you for asking. In real time or right now, each state has been forced to adjust the teaching qualifications because so many teachers are leaving the profession. So this means it's great for you. You didn't list the state you're in therefore I'll give you an example from my state. The Arizona Department of Education has reduced the teaching requirements for teaching. You can enroll in an Alternative teaching program which can range from Teaching/working while you earn your degree, you can work with a program that has the classes you need without working and/or you can enroll in a college or university. They also have incentives for these programs. Some pay a portion of your tuition or tell you they'll cover most of your tuition and you would have to work with them for a number of years.
Do a search and look up alternative teaching programs or learn while you teach. Talk to a counselor, programs are out there.
Do a search and look up alternative teaching programs or learn while you teach. Talk to a counselor, programs are out there.