Questions about becoming a teacher???

Question

i would like to become a music teacher. i would like to hopefully get a position as a college professor. i know it takes about six years to get a masters. what about a doctorate degree? i heard that it takes an average of six years after undergraduate studies. thats a long time. how do you get teaching credentials? i'm fairly knew this stuff because i just decided this recently. what is gta (graduate teaching assistant) all about? do you get paid? what about a dual masters degree? how do you get one? i have other interests as well such as healthcare. i just want to know what kinds of things you can do to become a teacher. what specific training do you have to do? when do you have time to teach? sorry, too many questions. i'm just curious. i want to know if it is for me. any teacher/professors out there that can help? i would appreciate answers in detail.

Answer 1

To find out what classes you need to take, talk to someone at the college where you want to go.  After you take the required classes, you will most likely have to take a test to get certified to teach.  As for your master's, you can get it in a year if you go full time.  The reason it take many people several years is because they work full time and only take one class per semester.  As for a dual master's degree, you'd probably just have to take more classes.  Graduate assistants help professors.  They might grade student work or help with paperwork.  Sometimes they even cover a class when the professor is not available.  It is usually a paid position.  The only question I'm not sure about is "when do you have time to teach?".  I'm not quite sue what you mean!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You may want to speak to a guidance counselor that can help you plot out your course schedule for college.  Every college has its own requirements for a degree.  Not all masters degree for education would take six years, I got my masters in education in 18 months.  Again, inquire with a guidance counselor at the college you're attending.  He could probably help you with all the questions you have.  Best of luck!