I’m planning on pursuing a degree in Art History since it’s one of my favorite subjects that I’m passionate about. But I also want to teach kids. Is there a way that I can be a schoolteacher and teach this subject with this degree? Also, what kind of careers are there with a BA in this field? I’m also thinking of pursuing an MA or possibly a PhD down the road. Thanks!
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July 28th, 2010 @4:03 pm
Generally, to teach in a public school, you would be required to have a
degree in Education.
July 28th, 2010 @11:57 pm
You can always get a minor in education and then schools may consider hiring you as an art teacher. Otherwise if you want to actually teach a class full-time then I would recommend getting at least your BA in elementary education.
July 31st, 2010 @5:35 am
If you do alternative certification, you do not have to have a Bachelor’s degree in education. My boyfriend taught elementary school, and his B.A. was “Interdisciplinary” (meaning…no specialization, just a cluster of various courses)…
August 1st, 2010 @4:09 am
If u want to teach now and get the other degrees later, apply to the school system that has a career switcher program for uncertified teachers to get their certificate while teaching . Get in touch with the state’s Department of Education to get a provisional certificate to teach.
August 2nd, 2010 @9:20 pm
HOW to become a Teacher
Read this:
The traditional route to becoming a public school teacher involves completing a bachelor’s degree from a teacher education program and then obtaining a license. However, most States now offer alternative routes to licensure for those who have a college degree in other fields. Private school teachers do not have to be licensed but still need a bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree may not be needed by preschool teachers and vocational education teachers, who need experience in their field rather than a specific degree.
You’ll need a BS in Education or whatever grade/subject you want to teach.
That’s a 4-year degree.
Contact your State Department of Education:
Pros:
You’ll never be bored.
You get to see children improve at something.
You can make your job better by how much you put into it.
You have creative control over how you teach.
You get summers off.
You get 2 weeks off at Christmas.
You get 1 week off in the Spring.
You’ll get insurance and salary enough to live on your own.
You will learn how to be an adult.
You will learn how to set boundaries and take care of yourself.
Cons:
It’s VERY demanding emotionally, and mentally.
Depending on the age you teach, kids will eat you alive if you don’t know how to handle yourself.
You’ll need to spend some of your own money for supplies.
You won’t earn enough to buy a home unless you marry someone who also has a full-time, good-paying job.
Unlike many of your friends who work in offices, you barely have enough time to pee, or make a phone call.
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