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Need advice from Teachers or those in education please

mims107 Posted:

Need advice from Teachers or those in education please

I am currently a corporate software instructor, but I would like to move to k-12 education.

I have a BA in computer science and ALL my credits towards a masters in educational computing (but I didn't do my final thesis to complete the masters yet).

What I would really like to do is teach high school computer classes, programming, web design, etc.

What certifications would I need? I don't believe NY state makes a computer science certification for teachers. Do you think I should go for Math cert.?

Does anyone know what credits I have might apply or who I can talk to in order to find out?

Thank you so much in advance for any direction you can give!
mims107 Posted:

Re: Need advice from Teachers or those in education please

Silly me forgot that school started.. most of those teachers are at work now.. I will bump this this evening. (duh)

mims107 Posted:

Re: Need advice from Teachers or those in education please

Ok, now that its evening perhaps some of the teachers are home to help me out?
Thanks in advance!
Boop2704 Posted:

Re: Need advice from Teachers or those in education please

I remember looking in to a degree in Instructional Technology at NYIT a few years ago. That sounds like what you are looking for, teaching computers. Sorry, but I don't know what would transfer. You may have to go to the school and ask them because each school is different as to what they will accept. You should meet with an admissions counselor in the education department at what ever college you attend or plan to attend. Sorry if this doesn't answer your question or help much!! I tried!! Good Luck!!
swags1016 Posted:

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There is a woman that teaches in our school web design and she is a business teacher as her certification. There is another teacher that I have worked with that teaches PC apps and she is a Math teacher. From what they both told me 2 weeks ago that Business and or Math Certification would cover what you are looking to do. Hope that helps. Any other information you might want to go I can e-mail her for you.
matron Posted:

Re: Need advice from Teachers or those in education please

My BIL teaches computers and he has his certification in Business. I think it depends on the district.

mims107 Posted:

Re: Need advice from Teachers or those in education please

Thanks for the info!-

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