<p>If I would want to become a teacher in the future, exactly what process would I have to go through? Is there a major I have to invest in? Do I have to attend a university in order to become a teacher? How many years of schooling should I go through? Any internships?</p>
<p>Anyone who can answer this, I will be very grateful.</p>
<p>Well, I don't immediately plan on being one, but I was told I had to major in the subject I would want to teach (4 yrs), and then get a teaching credential (1 yr), but I'm sure there are things inbetween those that have to be taken care of, too. It also depends I'm sure on what grade level you want to teach.</p>
<p>For me, I'm majoring in econ and may have a minor in math. In the far future though, if I ever wanted to become a teacher, I'm sure it would just take a year for the credential and then maybe a few more classes in the areas I'd be willing to teach. Not to mention those dreaded teacher's assistant roles you'd have to play for half a year. </p>
<p>If anyone has any helpful information though, I'd like to know too.</p>
<p>What is required will vary from state to state but I believe all require a minimum of a Bachelors for certification. In addition it matters what you want to teach some subjects with teacher shortages allow you to begin teaching with full certification while you are working towards it. </p>
<p>A major in a subject does not always translate to being allowed to get a teaching certificate in that subject. Some universities and/or states require specific courses be included in that major. There is usually 1.5 years of teachers training, some coursework in education and some in student teaching. This is the path for secondary education though.</p>
<p>If you're interested in primary school teaching (elementary school) you go through a specific program that includes some coursework in all subjects.</p>
<p>In general, look at the school of education for any given University and it will define the rules of the program.</p>
<p>Don't you need a BA in education or something?</p>
<p>Usually. There is a way around that though. Most schools of education offer a masters teaching certificate if you already have a bachelors that included the required courses for a given discipline and you want to teach secondary.</p>
<p>teacher, yes college and credentials.
If your talking college professor, than u will need a PhD</p>