Can I get a teaching liscence or certificate in Ohio without majoring in education?
I live in Ohio and I have a bachelor of geological science. I would like to take the Praxis test so that I could teach. But I need to know if I can do this or if I need to go back to college for 2 more years to get my master’s in education? And if I went back to college I would want to major in Geological Science, not education, so could I still get the teaching liscence? Help?
And then is there a difference between a teaching liscence and a teaching certificate? I really would like to be a earth science teacher for an online k-12 school, but need the paperwork and liscence or certificate to do so. So I am looking to do the quickest and easiest steps to get liscenced or certified in Ohio to teach.
Can anyone help me out with this? Or at least point me in the right direction.
I believe you can teach with a Bachelors in any area without an Ed degree as long as there is a need. You need to call your dept of education (link provided below) and ask them about this. I know in other states they can issue you a temp license for 1-2 years in an area of need to teach in the classroom (depending upon if you pass the background check and a couple of small requirements). For your specific area and location, you need to inquire with them. They will walk you through exactly what you need to do to achieve a teaching license.
I believe you can teach with a Bachelors in any area without an Ed degree as long as there is a need. You need to call your dept of education (link provided below) and ask them about this. I know in other states they can issue you a temp license for 1-2 years in an area of need to teach in the classroom (depending upon if you pass the background check and a couple of small requirements). For your specific area and location, you need to inquire with them. They will walk you through exactly what you need to do to achieve a teaching license.
References :
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDefaultPage.aspx?page=1
Most states have alternative programs for people with non-education degrees who want to become teachers. If you contact your school district or state department of education they will be able to tell you the requirements.
A teaching certificate and license are the same thing.
References :
pretty basic question to be answered at the Ohio Dept. of ed.
You will need to take the test AND be recommended by your University. You are required to enter a teacher prep program at the University, whether it is subject specific or ed, depends on the school. They will offer student teaching and support classes and finally recommend you to the state. See link here:
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=542&ContentID=1154&Content=30525
Ohio also has an alternate certificate good for two years while you work on this all. see here:
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=540&ContentID=1222&Content=30899
References :
As long as you have a college degree, you do not need a Masters in Education, as the others have said you can get a temporary license to teach. It is usually good for 2 years and you have to be working on your permanent licensure. In Ohio, we switched from certificates to licenses about 10 years ago. A license to teach, after your first one (which is good for 2 years) is good for 5 years. You need a new one then 5 years later. To get a third 5 year license you need to have a Masters degree in the area you are teaching. It can be in geological science or any science area. You can be licensed K-3, 4-8 (specific subject areas),9-12 (specific subject areas). The only K through 12 licenses are in art, music, pe and I believe special education (specific disabilities).
References :