Also, do teachers with degrees in subjects other than education that get their alternative certification, make the same amount as teachers that major in education? If I get a bachelor's degree in business, biology, or another area and go back and get my alternative certification, how long will it take? Would it be better if I just get my bachelor's degree in education?
2007-02-11 09:37:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I was certified as a teacher through an Alternative Certification Program in Texas. It took me only a year. All you need is a Bachelors Degree, mine is in Criminal Justice. So it does not have to be on Education. They give you a Probation Certificate until you pass all the state exams. If you do not pass them in a year, they can extend it. We make the same as the teachers who have a degree on Education. I make even more because I am bilingual. My advice: if you're heart is into teaching go ahead and complete your degree on Education, you will be more prepared for the profession and it will take you less effort to adapt and adjust to it. But having a degree in something else gives you the opportunity to work at different industries, not only Education. In the other hand you can always get certified as a teacher as long as you have a degree.
By the way... teaching is a wonderful, and rewarding experience!
2007-02-11 11:56:42 · answer #1 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am currently in an alternative certification program in New York State/City. I went through an 8 week training program of student teaching, observation and night classes and I've recently started teaching in my own classroom. They gave me a Transitional B Certification which means that I have 3 years to get my masters degree in secondary ed (which they're paying for) and complete the state tests required to teach. These are NY state requirements so you'll have to look up the rules for your own state.
I currently only have a Bachelors degree in math and I get paid on the same scale as any other teacher that also has the same experience and education as me.
Especially in urban areas, there is a high need for math, science, bilingual and special education teachers. If you have a bachelors degree in any of these, many large cities have a program where they'll allow you to teach and pay for your masters degree. Look into it.
Hope this helps!
2007-02-12 04:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by David M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by alternative certification? In California it is better to get your Bachelors in something other then education since you still need to take all the credentialling classes above and beyond your BA. But if your BA is in Biology then once you have your credential you will be highly qualified to teach biology.
2007-02-11 09:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is probably going to depend a lot on where you want to teach. Check things out with the state board of education where you live. Or if you are hoping to teach at private schools, contact some that interest you to find out what they are looking for.
2007-02-11 11:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by glurpy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The minimum number of years to get a teaching certificate in Jamaica is three years and you will be recieving a diploma. have a nice day
2007-02-11 10:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by David 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
about three years while teaching in NC
2007-02-11 14:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by smartass_yankee_tom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋