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Teaching Masters vs Teaching Certification

by AK

May 5, 2009

Hello, I am a Montessori Trained (3-6 year) teacher who has an undergrad in Social Sciences not in education. My predicament is as follows. Due to various reasons main being lack of Montessori jobs in my area I have decided to study further to expand my knowledge as well as increase my marketability.

I have two main choices either to pursue a masters degree or a elementary sate teacher certification. Since both will take same amout of time more or less , which would be better to choose form???

With a masters in education my chances of getting a Montessori job are better as well as teaching in private schools whihc do not need a teacher certification

As per masters is concerned if I were to do my masters first and then apply for teacher certification courses would I be exemted form doing any of my teacher certification courses???

Will a generic master like one with specialization in diverse learners or curriculum design be better or a more specific...See More

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Judy2/CA You are going to have to find out what the reqirements are for a teaching certificate in your state. In my state a master's degree alone won't allow you to teach in the public schools. You still need to meet the requirements for the teaching certificate. The requirements for the MA and the teaching certificate may overlap so some courses may count ...See MoreYou are going to have to find out what the reqirements are for a teaching certificate in your state. In my state a master's degree alone won't allow you to teach in the public schools. You still need to meet the requirements for the teaching certificate. The requirements for the MA and the teaching certificate may overlap so some courses may count for both. Many schools around here offer an MAT program where you can get a MA in Teaching and a certificate at the same time. We don't have degrees in elem ed so you could choose to get a MA in a subject area or C&I. Most people I know have an MA in C&I. This could be of use if you wanted to eventually work in the district office. You couldn't be a principal without getting an ADM credential though.

On 5/05/09, AK wrote: > Hello, > I am a Montessori Trained (3-6 year) teacher who has an > undergrad in Social Sciences not in education. My > predicament is as follows. Due to various reasons main being > lack of Montessori jobs in my area I have decided to study > further to expand my knowledge as well as increase my > marketability. > > I have two main choices either to pursue a masters degree or > a elementary sate teacher certification. Since both will > take same amout of time more or less , which would be better > to choose form??? > > With a masters in education my chances of getting a > Montessori job are better as well as teaching in private > schools whihc do not need a teacher certification > > As per masters is concerned if I were to do my masters first > and then apply for teacher certification courses would I be > exemted form doing any of my teacher certification courses??? > > Will a generic master like one with specialization in > diverse learners or curriculum design be better or a more > specific one like elementary education??? > > Also is it true that a masters in curriculum & Instructional > design is more for educators who are experienced or are > wanting a position of head of school or principal??? > > thanks

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