I live in the US
2006-07-24 08:05:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I am a senior early childhood major currently. To receive my prek-3 teaching certificate, I have to have 4 years of college (including my student teaching) plus pass the Praxis ll exams. If you want to teach 4-6 of the elementary grades, it will be the same way. 4 years of college with student teaching and you must pass the Praxis exams.
It is a great major. I have enjoyed my years in college and cannot believe that the time has flown by so quickly. In college, you will have the opportunity to observe in the classroom most likely beginning in your freshman year. I have been in the classroom each semester since the fall of my freshman year! Good luck and have fun! Being an elementary school teacher is so rewarding and you will truly be making a difference!
2006-07-24 12:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by happy_teaching_gal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4
2006-07-24 08:07:15 · answer #2 · answered by a_muse@prodigy.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minimum is 4. Some universities are upping the number of classes and trying to go for 5 years. A lot of districts are requiring a master's degree if not at hiring, then soon after. Some school districts won't hire you if you have a master's but want you to get it within a few years.
2006-07-24 14:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by wolfmusic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bachelor of education with an elementary school concentration takes four years to earn.
2006-07-24 08:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years then you have to pass the exams. you can become an elementary teach right out of high school but most placest wont hire you.
2006-07-24 08:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's 4 years..but like you can start being a student teacher during your 3rd year
2006-07-24 08:08:24 · answer #6 · answered by Unusual You 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually four years, but there are states (like New York and some others) that require a master's degree in order to become permanently certified.
2006-07-24 11:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by kst5768 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have a college degree (3-4 years depending on the program.)
You must have student teaching.
You must pass the state teaching exam for the content you wish to teach.
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2006-07-24 09:14:19 · answer #8 · answered by Love2teach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
four. But you better plan on going for your Masters which would make it a total of six. You get paid more with your Masters.
2006-07-24 08:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by Si 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is four years.. I remember some years back.. it was two but now four
2006-07-24 08:14:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋