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Q: Teaching degrees?
Let's say you get a teaching degree in Canada, can you use it in the United States or England? Does it vary one what grade level you teach, or just the countries requirments for their educators. Are university professer exceptions to that, if teaching degrees are not globally accepted?

A: Teaching degrees in other countries for the purpose of teaching in the USA have to be evaluated by a school education system in the USA for merit. Some of a foreign degree "may" not correlate to an American University program. Regardless of what degree you bring with you, to teach primary and secondary school classes, you must pass a teacher certification program or licensure. This means determining up front where you want to teach since not all states have exact reciprocity in their requirements. Once you are accredited and certified, you are most likely authorized to teach K-12 in the state of your certification.

Q: What colleges in Oklahoma offer teaching degrees?
I want to get a teaching degree to teach high school science. I would like to go to a school like ECU, OU, or OSU. Can you get a teaching degree at these schools and what are some other good schools in OK to get a teaching degree. Thanks!

A: Bacone College Cameron University Carl Albert State College Connors State College DeVry University-Oklahoma East Central University Eastern Oklahoma State College Langston University Metropolitan College Murray State College Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Northeastern State University Northern Oklahoma College Northwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma Panhandle State University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Oklahoma Wesleyan University Oral Roberts University Rogers State University Saint Gregorys University Seminole State College Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southern Nazarene University Southwestern Oklahoma State University University of Central Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Norman Campus University of Phoenix-Oklahoma City Campus University of Phoenix-Tulsa Campus University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma University of Tulsa Western Oklahoma State College

Q: What would I have to do to get both teaching degrees for elementary and college education?
I would like to become a teacher in both elementary school (full time) and a college professor (possibly in the summer months) I can't make my mind up n who I would want to teach so I would like to do both if possible.How would i go about that?

A: Get a master's and doctorate. And sometimes an Ed.S will work instead of a doctorate, depends on the college.

Q: What are some colleges that have good teaching degrees/majors/programs?
in the midwest to northeastern United States...

A: For teaching, it will save you a lot of hassle if you get your degree from a college in the state that you want to teach in. In some states, certification transfers easily, but in others, it can be a really big pain. I don't know as much about other states, but PA has a lot of good teacher colleges. Penn State, Millersville, Shippensburg, Mansfield, Slippery Rock... they're not expensive if you are in-state, and they're known for having good education programs. I now teach in VA, and the schools here talk about how much they like to hire teachers who went to school in PA because they are really good overall. Columbia University in NY is one of the most famous in the country for its good education program, if you are really wanting to go to the best of the best. What I'd suggest doing is that you just find a list of the universities in your state (or the state where you plan to teach, if that's different) that offer the certification area you want. If their teacher preparation programs are approved, you should be able to get a decent education at any of them.

Q: What is the best teaching degree to have now? Is there a new need for degrees dealing with Austism?


A: It varies from state to state. Generally, Math, Science, and special education are the in the highest demand. In my state, there is also a shortage of Foriegn Language and ESL teachers. If you know the state that you want to teach in, check with their department of education and find out their shortage areas.

Q: What careers are out there for someone with two teaching degrees who does not want to teach right now?


A: education administration? College level recruiting or related position? Real estate-- they actually advertise for teachers in my area, I guess teachers have the same skill set it takes to be a good real estate agent. Good luck!

Q: Do you think professors with PhD degrees have to dumb themselves down while teaching college students?
Some professors with PhD choose to teach at college instead of university. Do you think they have to dumb themselves down while teaching? Many of the things they would have learned while doing their Master's and PhD degrees will never be tested at college level. How frustrating that must be! So, back to my question, do you think professors with PhD are making a supreme sacrifice by dumbing themselves down for the sake of college students?

A: I'm getting a PhD, and I'd like to teach at a college. Just because I passed my graduate courses in physics doesn't mean I'd feel comfortable teaching them! Sure, intro physics is dumbing it down a bit, but that's the point of teaching - making it understandable.

Q: Do online degrees work in China for english teaching positions?
It annoys me that I have 2 years experience teaching and tefl certification and the better jobs are offered to people who have no experience but a degree in something nothing to do with teaching.

A: Having taught immigrants for many years, who spoke many languages, which I did not, I can categorically tell you that speaking a student's native language is absolutely not necessary or even desirable. Speaking their language only makes you into a walking human dictionary and will actually hinder THEIR learning. I also taught international teachers who came from many countries to learn how to teach EFL, some from China. The problem and argument about degrees has been fomenting for some time now. Many Asian countries are beginning to tighten the regulations and education level of foreign teachers because in the past, many charlatans went over there and basically made money fraudulently. Fraudulently in the sense that they had now idea how to teach but just by virtue of speaking English and being "western" they found employment. Also, many of them had less than savory character and morals and abused the locals. So now, it's much more difficult to find employment if you don't have a degree. A degree doesn't necessarily make you a better teacher, only that it makes them feel better about who a person is. Now having said that, it's still possible to find jobs but it takes a little more effort and you'll be paid much less. Here are a couple of websites you might want to check out. The first one is http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ which tells you all about working and living overseas. The second one is http://www.eslcafe.com/ and this is the largest and most comprehensive overseas teaching website around. They have job postings for many countries and many teacher forums where you can ask advice of others who are there right now or have been and have the experience to give you the straight goods. Good Luck PS - Unfortunately, many Asian countries are dazzled by degrees, even if the person behind the degree is an @hole or they can't teach their way out of a paper bag.

Q: Teaching Degrees: to be music teacher (no instruments, history) do you need a special degree or just 1 for edu
to be a music teacher, not teaching instruments, but the history of music and stuff like that, do u need a special degree to teach that or can u just get a degree in education?

A: I'd go to your state's Department of Education website. For example, to make sure I was answering you right I went to my states web page - Virginia. I found this language with regard to "endorsements" to teach certain subjects. This was the specifics for music (vocal, not instrumental). I'm guessing other states will require the same so that parents and officials know that their child is being taught by someone formally educated in the field. You do need the theory/child development/history/etc. teacher classes too. 1. Graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in music education-vocal/choral; or 2. Completed a major in music-vocal/choral or 42 semester hours of course work distributed in the following areas: a. Basic music knowledge (experiences shall be related to music theory, music history, and literature): 18 semester hours. b. Musical performance (experiences shall consist of developing competency in a primary and secondary medium, selected from voice or keyboard; and in teaching, rehearsing, and conducting ensembles): 18 semester hours. c. Electives (with course work selected from either of the two areas above): 6 semester hours.

Q: Are there jobs available to people with Masters degrees in Teaching besides being a school teacher?


A: Professional training in business and industry; consulting in educational technology - especially for companies that create and sell software programs for schools, colleges and universities; textbook or instructional materials sales; educational adviser to employees for businesses and industry; local, state or federal educational policy development or advocacy are a few that come to mind. Think of what you like to do, how your cumulative experiences as well as your education could transfer to another professional tract and think outside the box. You might be surprised what comes your way!

Q: What can you do besides teaching with BA degrees in Education and English.?
I am just wondering because I want to have options after I get out of school, instead of being stuck with one... teaching. So I was wondering if there were any other careers (or masters programs) I could get into if I stick with Education and English.... or weather i should change my major.

A: you could possible go into research or work for a publishing company and write school text books.

Q: I have been told that earning a teaching degree is the easiest of all the degrees, why is that?


A: Cause teachers are lazy bums who work half the year(180 days total) and have a six hour work day. And don't give me that bull that they spend time at home grading papers.

Q: Should Christian universities be allowed to give teaching degrees?
I have a problem with this i really do. How can a person who believes in creation and has attended a university that supports this and received a degree condoning it be allow to teach high school biology. Do we want private religious universities to license people to teach our kids?

A: I trust in someone who has a legitimate degree to keep their religion out of school. When proven that I am wrong then I of course make sure that person gets fired and never teaches again. But until then, I trust that person.

Q: Are there a demading job market for those with degrees in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages?


A: There are! Whether it will be easy or a little more difficult to find a job depends on where you live now. If you're in an area where there happens to be a higher population of non English-speaking families, then your quest for your desired job will be right at your finger tips. However, if you live in a primarily English- speaking area, you might have to go outside the area in which you live. For example, if you happen to be in certain areas of Texas or New Mexico, the demand for Spanish-speaking teachers is growing exponentially year by year! Whereas if you live in certain areas of Connecticut, the demand is much-much lower. Look around and talk to people...you may be surprised!

Q: Is there any online college where I can earn a teaching degree from start to finish?
I am a busy mom and I would love to teach secondary school. Has anyone earned a teaching degree online or know of somewhere I can obtain one? If you have earned your degree completely online, did you have a hard time finding a job? Thank you for any insight!

A: I agree with lilprof. Education is not the best thing to study online. A lot of what you will be doing is observations and student teaching in order to receive your teaching license. Online schools don't have strong relationships with local districts so getting your hours will be difficult. Also, you will have trouble getting hired if many principles never heard of your school or if they have negative feelings about it (for-profit schools like u of p are not very respected in the education world). There is no easy way to become a teacher, just like there is no easy way to be a good teacher. It takes hard work and dedication but in the end its worth it (I am a HS teacher). Go to a well known school near your home,most schools have night classes for there teacher prep programs. While your in school try to make connections with HS teachers in your area. Well, I hope this helps, good luck.