How do elementary and secondary teaching certificates differ?
Elementary school teaching credentials are usually general, which means the teacher can teach a wide variety of subjects. Middle and secondary school teachers specialize in a specific subject, such as English, Spanish, mathematics, history, or biology. Aspiring secondary school teachers either major in the subject they plan to teach while also taking education courses, or major in education and take subject courses. What are teaching certificate endorsements? Endorsements qualify middle school and high school teachers to teach subjects that are not covered in their teaching credential. Generally an undergraduate major meets the requirement of a teaching endorsement. Otherwise teachers will need to take several required courses to qualify for an endorsement in a particular subject. What is an alternative route teaching certificate? Alternative route certification is specifically for individuals who have not completed a traditional 4-year certification program through an accredited unive
