2007-01-01 09:37:30 · 4 answers · asked by jrosales9@sbcglobal.net 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I agree with the above. A degree in Math and Education will get you in the door for an interview faster than if your degree did not include enough coursework in either of those fields. In other words, you need to take enough in those areas to earn a teaching certificate in your state.
2007-01-01 10:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what state you're in all I know are CA reqs.
Math and science across the country are in very high demand. Some schools offer a BS in Math Education some do not. It doesnt matter you can get a degree in plain Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or just a minor or w/e. You have to make sure you've fulfilled the reqs to get cert, and your are competent in the subject area.
a minor in education will not give you a leg up but a minor in science and a cert in both subjects def will.
That is for k-12.
If you want to teach JC, you need a masters, to teach @ the university level you need a PhD.
Math teachers k-12 in some states/ regions do get a sign on bonus b/c they are in desperate need.
If you want to teach k-12 you might want to rethink getting the masters and/or PhD b/c its not necessary and you may not get hired, b/c of the pay difference, how dramatic is it? I dont know.
CC and university math teachers start out @ about $55,000 (this may be a PT's salary not sure) and high school teachers in the bay area start at about $47,000
You maybe want to do three things b/c you need to do research and Yahoo Answers isnt going to give you all the info you need:
1.) Look @ the teaching positions open at the school/ district you want to work in. Whats the starting salary (it varies) what type of schooling are they looking for (it varies)
2) Talk to a career counselor and/or advisor in the education department.
3.) check out bsl.gov/oco
hope that helps. I am not trying to sound like a know-it-all. I just hope you do as much research as possible which is what I am still doing!<3
2007-01-01 14:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of a teacher's salary is based on degree level (i.e. bachelors, masters, doctorate) and number of years experience. For example, a first year teacher with a bachelor's degree would make the base salary. On the other hand, a teacher with a doctorate degree and 10+ years of experience would make a much higher salary.
2007-01-01 09:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A math degree will help you get your license and help you get a math job.
2007-01-01 09:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋