Best, fastest, easiest place to get a graduate degree to be a high school math teacher?

Question

I am 26. I have a BA in Electrical Engineering. I now have decided I want to teach high school. I can't just jump into it though because I live in Washington State, and they require either a certificate in education or a masters in education to even substitute teach in this state (unusual, I know).

All I know is that I want to teach high school in the next few years, and that I want to get a masters degree that will allow for that. I am open to moving anywhere in the US to get this degree. I want to know where the best college to get it at is.

I'm looking for a good program that can be completed relatively quickly, is good enough for me to teach anywhere in the country, and is in a good location.

THANKS!!!

Answer 1

what you ask is not possible.

each state certifies their own teachers - so any credential you earn will be state specific. You need to decide what state you want to teach in, and go from there.

So - *all* states require what Washington requires. NCLB made it so that there are no districts that can hire without a fully credentialed teacher. You need a state credential (certificate)

Most credentialing programs are 1-2 years. Since you already have a BA in a engineering - and had to take a ton of math, you may already have a few things  -

*take the cbest - basic skills test

*get your subject matter verification tests out of the way - (There are three math tests in Ca)

*enroll in a credentialing program - this covers your methods and curriculum classes - any larger college will have this - see your ed department

*thats about standard for all states.

good luck!

Answer 2

In New York look into the Teaching fellowship program. They is a great need for math and science teachers in high schools. The program for this year has already started but you should try for next year.