How do i become a teacher with just a Bachelor degree in Psychology? Any ideas on how do I get into the field?

Answer 1

Because of No Child Left Behind, you need a degree in the field in which you intend to teach (at least for high school, I think). If there's a high school which offers psychology, you could teach that. I have heard of AP Psychology being offered in some high schools now. You could try to find high schools near you with that course or that want to offer it. If you want to teach something else, then you'll have to do coursework in that area (even if you were pretty good at math, for example).

In addition, you are required to get certification (also because of NCLB). With your bachelor degree, you may be able to get certified in two years. You'll have to take courses on teaching/education theory and other such.

Some community colleges or small universities offer fast-track certification courses. Look into those.

If you want a job right away, try the private schools, like Catholic schools. They might be more lax on the certification requirement (you may just have to show the intention to get certified).

Answer 2

Most states require a Bachelor's Degree in Education to apply for a certification to teach in a public school. Upon graduation, an applicant is processed through a State Department of Education to determine if the applicant is eligible for certification, and in what disciplines the applicant may be eligible to teach: i.e., elementary, middle school (specific areas), or high school (specific areas). Some states require a first-year teacher to complete one year of teaching, and on the recommendation of their principal, may receive a license to teach another year. Upon completion of the second successful year of teaching, that teacher may be eligible for a temporary one-two-or three year certification, after which they may be eligible for a five-year certificate.

Pursuing a Master's in Psychology with an emphasis on education may prepare you to become a school counselor.

Answer 3

This is going to vary from state to state as to their requirements for teachers. But, there are a few ways:

--Call a local school district and discuss with them alternative certification options
--Contact a local university and have the College of Education evaluate your transcript. You may qualify to teach core courses like math or history if you took enough of those during your Bachelor's study
--In Texas, you can obtain certification through independent agencies that specialize in post-bacc teacher prep. Search the internet for these.
--Lastly, some work experience can substitute for teacher certification (Career and Tech Education). If you have enough work experience, you might qualify.

Answer 4

I have a Master's degree in Special Education. Unfortunately, it was a great waste of time and money....these days you don't need a degree to teach...just a promise that you'll finish your education will get you a provisional teaching license.

Answer 5

you won't be able to do hardly anythign with a bachelor's...you might be able to go into some counseling for drug addicts or inmates. You really want to go for your masters. Either way, you should start field work asap. You will learn more outside the class than in

Answer 6

You can always teach Psychology, but then you'd still need to further your education.

Answer 7

You have to go back to school and take education courses and get your certification, or you could get your masters and teach college, OR you could substitute teach. there you go

Answer 8

I hate my teachers they always jibber jabiing on me be a substitute gym teacher sugar and work yo way up ha haa