If i had an associates in computer programming, would i need a 4 year teaching degree to teach ?

If i have an associates in computer programming, do i need an additional 4 years of teaching from a another college to teach computer related courses at a public high school?

If i had an associates in computer programming, would i need a 4 year teaching degree to teach ?
If you are trying to teach at the high school level, you will need to have a education degree. That may only mean another associates for you.
Reply:You don't have to start over. You need to pick up the credits for the education degree and you'll be OK.
Reply:Depends, usually yes.





There is a teacher shortage. States are coming up with opportunities for everyone to teach and get the requirements for their license at the same time.





Public and Private Schools operate differently. Can work in some private schools. Depending on their accreditation.
Reply:Depends on your state. Here in California, public high school teachers must first complete a bachelors degree, then a "fifth year" credential program. However to teach in a private school these requirements do not apply. The state does not require private school teachers in CA to hold teaching credentials. Some private schools do, but most would value your programming experience and hire you.
Reply:Potentially, you could make 2-3 times as much programming, and you wouldn't need the 4-year degree. One of those little iniquities of life.





Good luck.