I have heard that people can teach after college graduation. Is it true? What degree is acquired at college:Bachelor's? What degrees are acquired at Universities?
2006-06-30 02:53:03 · 9 answers · asked by Like 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
In the United States the terms college and university are used fairly interchangeably. Both colleges and universities offer bachelors, masters and some PhDs. There are also professional graduate schools (medecine, law, vetinary medicine, dentistry).
One can teach with a bachelor's if one has completed the requirements for teacher certification in that state. For some states, teacher certification is completed with a Masters, for others, it is completed along side the bachelors.
Some colleges, universities and community colleges (also known as junior colleges) offer a 2-year degree called an associates degree.
2006-06-30 03:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by frauholzer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean, 'what college education implies in America' or 'what college education implies in the United States'? There is a difference.
There is no difference between colleges and universities except size. In traditional universities, colleges were what is now referred to as faculties and a group of colleges made up a university.
Degrees given at university include baccalaureate, master, and doctor of philosophy. Each can be given in a wide range of disciplines.
2006-07-12 12:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true you can teach after college graduation, if your degree is in education. After 4 years of college in a college or university you obtain a bachelors, After bachelors you can get a master's at a university...
2006-07-13 15:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by stephie121 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are confused because in America, "college" and "university" are used almost interchangably.
A "college" focuses on one area or speciality.
A "university" is made up of several colleges grouped together. The benefit of a university is that you have more elective choices and are able to do cross-college dual majors.
"Community colleges" or "junior colleges" offer vocational certificates (1 year of training) in trades, and the first two academic years of a college education (Associates Degree). You usually find these as "branches" of full colleges, in small outlying communities.
Full colleges/universities offer:
2-year degrees in basic area knowledge and trades education, or Associates Degrees.
4-year degrees in content area knowledge, or Bachelor's Degrees.
After earning a Bachelor's Degree, one can go on to graduate studies:
Master's Degrees -- full mastery of a content area's knowledge base -- usually 2 additional years of study
Doctoral Degrees -- bringing new knowledge into the content area -- usually 3 to 5 additional years of study
2006-06-30 10:55:22 · answer #4 · answered by spedusource 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a bachelor's degree, you can teach elementary to high school. For universities, you will need to have at least your Masters. In either case, you will need to get a teaching license/certificate. Also, their are a lot of programs for college grads to teach overseas in other countries. The program pays you a salary and, in some cases, living expenses. Countries all over the world are doing it now. They are hiring Americans that speak native American English to their countrymen. Best wishes and take care.
2006-06-30 03:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by mothergoose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most four-year universities in America issue a "Bachelors Degree" upon sucessful completion of the program.
Requirements to teach in America vary from state to state. Most require a bachelors degree in education. In addition, you will be required to get a teaching certificate from the state.
The best way to get solid answers to this question would be to contact the College of Education at the state university in the state you are interested in. They will be able to give you all the details.
2006-06-30 02:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by AngiesHusband 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a Bachelor's of Education is required with a specialization in a particular field of study. Mine is a BS in Reading (and a Master's of Ed. in Reading). Depending upon the accreditation of your state, you can teach different grade levels. I have a lifetime certification that allows me to teach First through 8th grade all subjects, teach reading all levels, and have taken courses that qualify me as a Dyslexia interventionist.
In some locales, one can take the fast track to a teaching certification using their experiences and their bachelor's degree in most anything. This varies from state to state and school district to school district. Contact your state teacher's association or the school district in which you are interested.
2006-06-30 06:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will guess you are British?
In the US, college and university are the same thing. You don't go to college first, and then go to university. High School in the US does not finish until age 18, meaning those who graduate have had the first two years of what is "college" in Britain.
I think!
2006-07-12 03:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sorry im not an american
i have no idea
all i know is teachers is the only person who has the right to teach!!!!!!! thats all thank you1111111111
2006-07-14 00:13:54 · answer #9 · answered by jadejasper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋