this is preferably for the teacher's out there?

Question

what do i need to be able to become a secondary english teacher. by that i mean what kind of degrees and other things that will let me become a teacher?
any help wld be lovely
thank you

by-the-by the state i live in is TEXAS.

Answer 1

Go here:
http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/certinfo/becometeacher.asp?width=1152&height=864

This is the State Board for Educator Certification in Texas. It answers your question (which I've pasted below), but it has a lot of other helpful information that you'll need on your journey. Good luck!!

You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Texas institutions do not offer a degree in education. Every teacher must have an academic major, as well as teacher training courses. The only exemption from the degree requirement is for individuals seeking Career and Technology certification to teach certain courses, such as welding or computer-aided drafting.

You must complete teacher training through an approved program. These programs are offered through colleges and universities, school districts, regional service centers, community colleges, and other entities.

You must successfully complete the appropriate teacher certification tests for the subject and grade level you wish to teach.

Answer 2

To be a secondary English teacher (or any secondary teacher) you need to demonstrate competency in BOTH teaching methods AND content (ie. your subject matter). As an English teacher at the secondary (high school) level, content includes composition, literature, communication (speech) and drama.

Typically, you start out in your university's College of Letter and Science. Most universities will not admit students into their School of Education until their sophomore year. Going this route, you end up with a degree in Education, and your school will recommend you for certification/licensure through your state Department of Public Instruction.

Another option is to remain in the College of Letters and Science and actually major in English. You end up with a B.A. or B.S. in English. Then you apply to a School of Education's post-baccalaureate program in Education. At that time you concentrate on the requirements for obtaining your teaching licenses (teaching methods course, etc.). Upon successful completion of your education courses, your school will recommend you for certification/licensure through your state's Department of Public Instruction.

Having the "correct" degrees does not allow you to teach. You must have the certification/license for your state's Department of Public Instruction.

Answer 3

At least a BS in Seconday Education with an English endorsement. Adding an endorsement as a reading specialist or Title 1 teacher will help you in the job market and give you an edge over other candidates.

Answer 4

The requirements probably vary by state. In most places you can get a beginning teaching certificate with a bachelors degree and will need to continue your education after you begin teaching. You need to check the requirements with the state you want to teach in and the university you will attend.

Answer 5

BA in English, with minor in Secondary Education.

Depending on the state, you may need to pass one or more Praxis exams (given by Education Testing Service).

Answer 6

BA and MA. You need at least a minor in English and a teaching certificate coming out of college. The master's should be in education as well.

Answer 7

In my neck of the woods you require a Bachelor of Arts and a post graduate cerificate, diploma, or degree from a teachers college.

Answer 8

check with the Texas state dept . of education