Becoming an AP high school teacher

[coffeejunky]

Hello everyone. I've been searching for some similar topics, although I didn't find one. In case a topic already exists, sorry about that.

I'm currently an undergrad studying CS, and I'd like to know whether becoming an AP teacher at a local high school requires additional coursework. For instance, do I need a credential to teach at the high school level, or is my B.Sc enough? Am I able to teach any AP course, for instance, even courses in physics and mathematics, or would I be limited to only CS?

 

[jtbell]

do I need a credential to teach at the high school level\

Yes. Check out your university's education department's website and look for information on "secondary education certification" or something like that. The rules and requirements vary from one state to another.

You'll probably need to take some additional education-related coursework, and do some student teaching. (You must have had some student teachers while you were still in school.)

 

[martane]

Hello! Becoming an AP teacher at a local high school typically requires some additional coursework and certification. In most cases, you will need to obtain a teaching credential in order to teach at the high school level. This usually involves completing a teacher education program and passing a certification exam. However, the specific requirements may vary depending on your state or school district.

As for teaching AP courses, you may be limited to teaching within your area of expertise. For example, if you have a B.Sc in CS, you may only be able to teach AP CS courses. However, some schools may allow you to teach other AP courses if you have a strong background or experience in that subject. It's best to check with the specific school or district you're interested in teaching at for their requirements and restrictions.

Hope this helps!