can i be a high school teacher?

Question

I have a BS in nutrition
MS in exercise physiology

I want to be a high school teacher? Is there any quick or easy way to do this? Can I just take a test or do i need to go back to school for years? Please help me reach my dream. Thanks
I live in PA by the way.
Shawna

Answer 1

I am not familiar with PA requirements, but I think you might find what you need at this site.

http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/site/default.asp

Answer 2

I am not sure about PA requirements, I would check with the state licensing board for teachers. I can speak about what I know from NC. Once upon a time you could do something called "lateral entry." It was designed so that people with a degree in something other than education could start teaching right away, with the condition that they attended classes to earn the education endorsement. How many classes it took to earn that endorsement depended upon where you earned your original degree and how many credits in that degree met the education certificate requirements. I had a friend who was certified in English education and wanted to transition to Home Ec/Culinary Arts, but eventually went back to English because there were so many different add-on requirements for Home Ec.

Of course, these days, "lateral entry" is pretty much gone, due to No Child Left Behind. It states that every teacher must be fully certified to teach that subject, and I believe that this school year (2006-2007) is the first year that it fully took effect.

Since you already have a masters' degree, I would check with the college you got it from and see if maybe you could get a second masters in education. You have to make sure that the program will label you as "highly qualified" (a big thing with NCLB). After you complete the courses you'd have to take the Praxis exams that are required for PA, and make the necessary scores for a teaching license.

I hope this helps!

Answer 3

yes you need at least a college degree. in what field does not matter much. now most states require a credentual which takes an additional year and then a big test at the end. the good news is you could take the test how ever many times you need with out needing to retake the extra year. during the extra year you are a student teacher. half the time you are teaching, the other half of the time you are at school trying to learn from your mistakes.

so i would recomend be a sub for a while. see if thats what you want. go to an internet school that only takes 15 months. some districts will pay for your college or put a down payment on a house to teachers who are willing to live there and teach for 10 year. we need more teachers in america i wish you all the best

Answer 4

University teachers are often called Professors. Professors have much or education than high school teachers do, in terms of their research and more college credits earned. Think of it this way, high school teachers went to college, and they were taught by university teachers lol. So there's a good example. Also College Professors get paid MUCH more then high school teachers because they are not paid by the government like H.S. teachers, they are paid from the tuition students pay. and yes it is harder to become a University teacher, You much undergo several tests in your field of the subject you wish to teach. Best Answer. Hope this helps :)

Answer 5

Well, in Utah, in order to teach High School, you have to have a degree, but you can be a Substitute as long as you graduated from High School! I would think it'd be the same with you, but you could always just call the local High School to make sure. Good Luck and I wish you the best in reaching your goal!!!

Answer 6

Contact your state board for teacher certification and ask them.


Texas Teacher

Answer 7

i think you need an actual teaching qualification, and that usually takes about a year