How do i go about getting a teaching degree?

Question

I want to know what my major would be, what other types of jobs i can get with that major, and will i make at least 30,000 a year.

Answer 1

To teach elementary education, major in Education.  To teach middle or high school, major in the subject you want to teach, like Math.

If you major in math there are other things you can do with a math degree such as work as an actuary.

$30,000 is considered a pretty low salary for an adult living on her own.

Answer 2

Good teachers love helping children and young adults develop intellectually and emotionally, despite diverse challenges. In teacher training, you'll learn to meet these challenges, and by actually working with children, you'll be able to decide whether the job is right for you.

Be sure to speak with a counselor at school who can help you decide which courses to take that will help you in your career choice.

Find work with children in the age group that most interests you: Teach swimming lessons, coach a sports team, be a camp counselor. If you're in college, volunteer in a classroom on a regular basis and document this experience.

Investigate teacher-credential or certification programs at the college or university you plan to attend. Decide whether you prefer elementary education (one possible major) or secondary school teaching, for which you major in the subject you plan to teach.

Seek employment as a teacher's aide or a substitute teacher if you are already in the workforce and have completed some college. If you already have a college degree, you might be eligible to obtain your credential while teaching full-time in an area with teacher shortages.

Expect credential requirements to include numerous standardized tests and mandatory classroom experience prior to a full year of student teaching, in addition to your degree in education or in your teaching subject. Teacher training programs often add a fifth year to college.

Familiarize yourself with the services of your campus or school of education career center. They offer job search counseling and will connect you to school districts with openings.

Join a professional association in your teaching specialty, such as the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) or the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

Teachers salaries:

Average teacher salaries. California had the nation's highest average salary in 2002-03, at $55,693. States joining California in the top tier were Michigan, at $54,020; Connecticut, at $53,962; New Jersey, at $53,872; and the District of Columbia, at $53,194. South Dakota had the lowest average salary in 2002-03, at $32,414

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