what kind of degree do I need to become a high school teacher?
and if I want to be a science teacher, is it better to major in a science or in education?
2006-11-18 11:02:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
You need to have a teaching degree to teach high school. If you major in science you would have to have a double major with education or pursue a teaching certificate in graduate school.
I would recommend getting the teaching certificate with your bachelor's degree first with a concentration in science. You have to earn masters credits to maintain your teaching certificate so you could pursue a science degree at that time.
Good luck!
2006-11-18 11:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should get a science degree, and if you want to teach in a public school, enroll in a teacher education program, which could add at least half a year more onto your time in college. This is because you'll have spend a semester doing "student teaching". You'll also have to take a certification exam in your subject area (they are very easy). If you have the time later you can go to grad school and get an Ed.M in Science Education.
2006-11-18 11:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be a science teacher in middle school or high school, you will need 24 credits in education and 36 credits in science.
2006-11-18 12:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The requirements vary from state to state and country to country. However, in general you need a bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., or B.Ed.) to teach. In most cases high school teachers major in the field they want to teach. Most American universities offer teaching majors in each subject area that are intended to fulfill state requirements for secondary teachers. In addition to studying science, you will also take a variety of courses in educational psychology and do "field experience" (observation, assistance, and student teaching) in public schools. In some states you may also need to take a competency examination before you can be certified to teach.
2006-11-18 11:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU LIVE.
The best thing to do is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in your preferred field (Biology, Chemistry and Physics are the main teachable areas) and then a two-year Bachelor of Education degree. This gives you a very solid grounding in Science and an excellent knowledge of the factors that affect student learning.
2006-11-18 12:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With NCLB, you will actually have to major in both. You have to be "highly qualified" in order to teach in a subject area. Check with the education department where you attend college. Usually, there are specific Science classes you need in order to teach (vs. a more general list of requirements for a regular Science major).
2006-11-18 15:39:20 · answer #6 · answered by adelinia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a bachelor or high degree in a science and then get a teacher credential.
2006-11-18 11:05:37 · answer #7 · answered by awakelate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 03:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by esannason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋