What are the typical prerequisites for entering a teaching program?
All post-baccalaureate programs require a bachelor’s degree, but individual course requirements vary. Many schools require an undergraduate GPA above 3.0 and passage of a test such as the PRAXIS I, which tests basic math, reading and writing skills. Do private schools require a teaching credential? Private schools are not regulated by the state government and can set their own requirements. While some private schools require credentials to be hired, many do not. You’ll need to contact private schools directly to learn what is required to teach in that particular school. How do elementary and secondary teaching credentials differ? Elementary school teaching credentials are usually generalist, 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 educat
