I *do* want to teach someday (after I finish my degree) but I am not sure where. If I get my degree in History Ed. I *know* I will be certified for *that* state, but is it transferable to other states? What about out of the country? And if I get my degree in History alone, what kind of certification process do I have to undergo to become a teacher (in most states)? What about out of the country?
Any info you have will be helpful..
2007-03-13 07:20:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I would do History Ed, but that's so that you can get student teaching and coursework in education. All of that is invaluable. No, I don't think most licenses are transferrable (my Iowa one didn't transfer to Texas), but you'll still benefit.
Oh, and my nonlicensed colleagues have to go to school AND teach so that they can get their license, and it doesn't count towards a masters.
2007-03-13 16:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by stephgilbert1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
Regulations change and vary in my state (Ma.). Think about where you might want to teach. Call the Dept of Ed in that state and see what the requirements are. Get your degree in history and then plow ahead and get licensed to teach ... it will probably take another year or so after the regular degree. It will vary ... does your state require student teaching? Is there a 'critical need' for teachers? There are a lot of variables to consider.
I am pretty sure transferring it to another state will be easy. You will probably have to take some sort of exam. Good luck!
2007-03-13 15:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by Lance K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go ahead and get your History Education Degree. My husband got his degree in History and it is perfectly useless. In order for him to be certified to teach he has to go back to school and get all those classes. If you get the education degree and get certified in that one state your chances of the certification transferring to another state are good. Even if it doesn't you may only have to retake the certification exam or at most take a couple classes to fulfill that state's requirements. In the mean time, though, most states will give you a provisional teaching certificate and a deadline to fulfill their requirements.
2007-03-13 07:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At my university, (USC) there was no such thing as a history education major. You major in your subject, and then if you want a credential, you minor in secondary education.
You could also get your degree in your subject, and then complete an extra year to get your credential.
I'd totally try for a major and a minor. Many people get into teaching and find out it's not for them. You can't go wrong with a solid base in your subject.
I majored in English, minored in education, but because my emphasis was creative writing instead of literature and language, I had to take the PRAXIS and SSAT to pass competency. Each state has different rules, so you'd need to check your state info.
Getting my history credential was a lot easier. I had to pass 3 CSET subtests in history to add an authorization onto my credential.
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