While most education degree programs include coursework on teaching strategies, they don’t all prepare you for teacher certification. If you intend to pursue a job as classroom teacher at any level, you’ll need a state-approved teacher preparation program that readies you for the important step of certification.1 While teacher licensure requirements vary by state, most require you to pass one or more skills tests and undergo a background check. Some states may require specific coursework in subjects ranging from history to multiculturalism.
1Source: www.teach.org/becoming-teacher/teaching-certification