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Old 06-01-2009, 03:42 PM
 
Location: Idaho
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A family member (age 25) has told me that she wishes to be a math teacher in future. I don't know if she is talking elementary or high school. This person currently works full time during the day and started BSU last Fall taking one night class a week which was Sociology. Then in the Spring she took Psychology for one night a week and this summer is doing an online course (one subject). She does not plan to go to school full time in future - just take one class at a time at night. Just out of curiosity, at the rate she's taking classes how long will it take her to get a teaching certificate in this state? Thanks.
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Old 06-01-2009, 04:18 PM
 
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The traditional track is ~120+credits, so at 3 credits a semester including 1 summer semester, it would take about 13 years. Upping it to 2 classes/semester/summer could cut that in half.

You might have them look into the fast-track programs, or online certification, but many of those require you have a bachelors degree in something else. There is a shortage of math teachers, so maybe there is a program that could help. I could be wrong but I think a BA/BS is getting to be pretty much a requirement.

This story has a little info on proposed changes to the rules.
Top News - Idaho redrafts rule on teacher certification via computer
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Old 06-01-2009, 04:54 PM
 
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Thanks for the info.
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Old 06-01-2009, 10:34 PM
 
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13 years is right--at which point, the state will have changed their credentialing requirements, probably several times...they tend to do that on occasion.

Your relative really needs to try to get a little more aggressive in how many hours she's taking.

The following link to the dep't of ed will lay out current requirements...

Idaho State Department of Education - Teacher Certification
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Old 06-16-2009, 08:19 AM
 
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Thanks for the information. Gut instinct tells me she's not going to end up following this through to be a teacher.

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13 years is right--at which point, the state will have changed their credentialing requirements, probably several times...they tend to do that on occasion.

Your relative really needs to try to get a little more aggressive in how many hours she's taking.

The following link to the dep't of ed will lay out current requirements...

Idaho State Department of Education - Teacher Certification
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Old 06-16-2009, 02:11 PM
 
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I think your gut instinct is right. One hopes our teachers-to-be are a little more motivated than this. Besides, if she takes 13 years to get one degree at one class at a time, she better hope to keep up with the state's requirements as they change over the years. I would advise her to meet with an academic counselor in the education department for a little bit of a reality check.
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Old 06-16-2009, 06:20 PM
 
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Western gal is correct. Not only to you have to be come an teacher with credentials there is continuing education for the rest of your life.
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