Regulations for becoming a teacher in Massachusetts?

Question

Hi. I'm currently a theatre major in the Midwest. However, I am thinking more and more about becoming a high school teacher of drama, speech, and English. My goal is to live in or near Boston.

I was wondering if it is necessary to have a teaching degree in Masschusetts, or if one can teach with a teaching certificate. In my state, you can teach with just a certificate; however, each state is different.

I do hope to eventually get a Masters in Education or Theater Education. I would like to get some teaching experience before that, though.

I have tried to do some research, but it is so hard to find solid information!

Any other information would be helpful as well. Thank you!

Answer 1

Massachusetts requires a Bachelors Degree in anything. You don;t have to be specific. They make up for this by giving you the MTEL. http://www.doe.mass.edu/mtel/testrequire.html

http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/

and the study materials: http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/PDFs/MTEL_fld45TIBgen.pdf

A Masters degree means more $$$$$$. GO for it. Thoroughly read over the websites and download the test info and you should be fine. Good Luck

7th, MA Science Teacher!

Answer 2

Go straight to the sourse. If you are interested in Mass, then check out their Website

http://www.doe.mass.edu/

You can surf their site or even call them.

If you are interested in other states, all you need to do is a search for the state and the department of education. For example: Virginia Department of Education. Look for the link that has the .edu domain.

Good luck