Once you’ve earned your bachelor’s degree, the next step on the way to gaining your teaching license is attending a post-graduate program.  While attending a post-graduate program in education isn’t required to earn your teaching license, it is strongly recommended because it will make meeting the licensure requirements much easier.  Teaching credential programs are typically about a year long, while Master’s programs are usually at least two. Though not required, having a Master’s degree in a relevant subject will make you more competitive, and many schools will offer Master’s-degree holders higher salaries.  A variety of teaching credential and Master’s programs are available across the U.S., but you still need to be sure to do your research so that you can find the program that will meet your needs. When researching teaching programs, consider factors such as the accreditation of the program, the curriculum, the completion requirements, the length of the program, the cost, the admission requirements, the availability of financial assistance, the number of accepted students, the number of faculty, the size of the institution, and the location of the campus. Remember that teaching credentials are state-specific, so choose a program in the state where you want to teach. If you earn your credential in California but want to teach in Alabama, you’ll have to repeat several steps in order to earn your Alabama credential. You’ll be required to earn a certain number of classroom-experience hours. The amount of hours required to earn your license will vary by state, so look up your state’s specific requirements. In addition to graduating from a teaching program and earning classroom experience, you’ll also need to pass your state’s required exams to earn your teaching license.  Each state offers its own particular exams, and the procedures for taking the exam(s) may vary, so refer again to your state’s specific requirements. The credentialing exam typically measures your basic knowledge as well as your subject and...

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Ajukan diri untuk mengikuti program-program izin mengajar dan/atau program-program master. Kumpulkan pengalaman jam mengajar di kelas. Lalui ujian kompetensi dari negara bagian Anda. Ajukan lamaran untuk mendapatkan izin mengajar Anda.