How long does it take to become a teacher?

Question

I would like to teach high school science. Is this a bachelors degree plus a certificate, how long does this take to get? full time student.

Answer 1

In almost all states the minimum requirement will be a bachelor's degree with a major in secondary education with a concentration in science education. It can be done in 4 years but most people take 4 plus a semester or 5 years due to student teaching.

Some states have a post-bachelor's certificate or in-service alternative certification program leading to the teaching endorsement that you can do if you already have a bachelor's degree in the content area but not in education. This generally takes a year. (you may as well get a master's and be paid more as a result)

Another option is a bachelor's degree in science (general sciences preferred) in 4 years plus a Master of Arts in Teaching which takes about 1 year and a semester to two years for a total of 5-6 years.

The master's holder will be paid more and will have an easier time getting the best jobs.

Answer 2

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Requirements for regular licenses to teach kindergarten through grade 12 vary by State. However, all States require general education teachers to have a bachelor’s degree and to have completed an approved teacher training program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits, as well as supervised practice teaching. Some States also require technology training and the attainment of a minimum grade point average. A number of States require that teachers obtain a master’s degree in education within a specified period after they begin teaching.

Answer 3

I believe that one would need at the very minimum, a bachelor's degree as you mentioned, in secondary education. Student teaching should be a component to getting the degree.

For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ

For career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'teachers' or such.

Answer 4

My boyfriend's daughter is graduating this weekend after 4 years of college for teaching. She will have to go on to get her masters which is 30 credits I believe.