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theatreboi11
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Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/05

#0Teaching Certification
Posted: 5/30/06 at 10:33pm

I am a senior in college, graduating next may with a bachelor's in Fine Arts (theatre studies). After reviewing my furture numerous times I feel like secondary teaching is the best thing for me to do. I was wondering if anyone could give me advice and guidence as to how to get certified without going back to get a masters in education. Thank you so much!

(Martha Graham from a letter to Agnes de Mille) "There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening That is translated through you into action, And because there is only one of you in all time, This expression is unique. If you block it, It will never exist through any other medium And be lost. The world will never have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, Nor how valuable it is, Nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours, clearly and directly, To keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware Directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, A blessed unrest that keeps us marching And makes us more alive than others."

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Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05

#1re: Teaching Certification
Posted: 5/30/06 at 10:36pm

It's going to vary based on state. But, in most states it's going to require getting a master's. You'll want to go to the board of education website for your state and check out the requirements for licensure and the different options they require, and also speak to the education department at the college you're graduating from.

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Updated On: 5/30/06 at 10:36 PM

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#2re: Teaching Certification
Posted: 5/30/06 at 10:51pm

I'm an undergrad minoring in education and I'll graduate with my teaching certificate; you don't need a master's degree to get certified. You should check out the continuing studies programs of nearby colleges/universities. I'm sure many of them have certification programs in which you can enroll.

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#3re: Teaching Certification
Posted: 5/30/06 at 10:53pm

"I'm an undergrad minoring in education and I'll graduate with my teaching certificate; you don't need a master's degree to get certified"


AGAIN......very slowly for the reading impaired. IT DEPENDS ON THE STATE.

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#4re: Teaching Certification
Posted: 5/30/06 at 10:57pm

And also, you're currently doing it as an undergrad. He has already completed (or will be shortly) his undergrad so he is in a much different boat. Most people who return to get certification find the number of credits required are not too far off from a master's and it's worth just getting the master's for the paybump (and because many states, such as New York, require a master's within a certain number of years after initial certification anyway). But, again, it varies wildly from state to state.

"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. " --Sueleen Gay
Updated On: 5/30/06 at 10:57 PM

theatreboi11
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#5re: Teaching Certification
Posted: 5/30/06 at 11:01pm

My problem with a Masters is the difficulty in finding a secondary education job having a masters and no teaching experience. From what I heard it is near impossible because employers have to pay you more.

(Martha Graham from a letter to Agnes de Mille) "There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening That is translated through you into action, And because there is only one of you in all time, This expression is unique. If you block it, It will never exist through any other medium And be lost. The world will never have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, Nor how valuable it is, Nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours, clearly and directly, To keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware Directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, A blessed unrest that keeps us marching And makes us more alive than others."

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#6re: Teaching Certification
Posted: 5/30/06 at 11:02pm

Plus, if you really want to do secondary education, why not go ahead and get your Master's now? Why save a couple of years now for the freedom it will afford you later?

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#7re: Teaching Certification
Posted: 5/30/06 at 11:03pm

Yes, you're right, it is different for grads. That's why I suggested continuing studies programs.
He asked whether he could go back and get certified without getting a master's, and I was emphasizing the fact that he can. In fact, most states do not require a master's in education to get an initial teaching job there (actually, I don't know of any with that requirement, although many require it later).

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