How Long Does it Take to Become a Teacher?

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Education is a fulfilling career. Specifically, teacher’s enjoy the satisfaction of having helped another person along the road to happiness and success. They also like the feeling the get of imparting wisdom and opening the world up to others.

How long does it take to become a teacher? Specific rules vary from state to state, but in general prospective teachers are required to obtain a license by completing a bachelor’s or higher degree at an accredited institution, with majors or concentrations in education and the subject matter they will be teaching. This usually includes a semester as an intern or student teacher.

For those of us who already have a degree, there are two year “certification only” programs, where you concentrate specifically on education courses and the internship, and anything lacking in your core area of teaching.

But before you commit to any program or school, we recommend researching and comparing numerous sources.