Could I be a teacher?

Question

I have a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science but I do not enjoy programming. I have not been able to find a job in Information Technology since I graduated from college, 2 years ago. Can I go back to school to become a teacher? How long would it take since I already have a Bachelors Degree? What kind of school would be best for me to get a teaching degree? Thanks.

Answer 1

yes you can be a teacher, since u already have

a bachelors of science in computer science,

Who knows if you might be teaching people that are not really computer litterate

Answer 2

You would be one of those keyboarding teachers in Highschool, its a really easy job.

Answer 3

You don't necessarily have to teach Computer Science, although it does depend on which age range you're teaching. If you went into secondary then you need to be qualified in a subject, in your case computing, but you could do younger ch'n and you can pretty much have any background subject, because they will train you up to have a 'specialist subject'.

Answer 4

In some states you would not necessarily have to go back to college first to become a teacher.  In North Carolina we have something called lateral entry. This is for people who have a bachelors degree and what to teach.  Once you have received a job your school board sends off your transcripts to the state.  They then tell you what other classes you have to take.  I would say check into what your school districts offer.  As for what school you have to go to.  Most of my fellow teachers are taking their extra classes at a community college.

Lateral entry is nice because you have a job as you are continuing your education.