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Many people who want to become teachers may not have the experience needed to qualify because they haven’t gone through a traditional teacher training program or completed the required coursework.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some may have worked in other fields or have a passion for teaching but lack formal teaching experience in a classroom setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If teaching is your dream, you might be wondering how to do it without a degree and what steps to take. Teaching can be a very rewarding career because you can inspire and influence the lives of your students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each state has its own requirements for <\/span>becoming a teacher<\/span><\/a>, which can vary depending on whether you want to work in a private or public school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some states do not require a bachelor\u2019s degree for teaching certification. For example, in Arizona, you can train to be a teacher without having a degree. In Florida, military veterans without a bachelor\u2019s degree can get a five-year teaching certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, you will learn how to successfully become a teacher without a degree.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Becoming a Teacher without a Degree<\/b><\/h2>\n

Becoming a teacher without a degree can seem challenging because public schools in all 50 states require teachers to have a bachelor\u2019s degree for any grade level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, one of the easiest ways to teach without a degree is through private schools, which do not all require this.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re interested in teaching in a public school but don’t have a teaching degree, you might be aware that some policymakers and school administrators are discussing the possibility of <\/span>lowering the requirements<\/span><\/a> to become a teacher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a response to the ongoing teacher shortage and the urgent need to fill teaching positions. However, this idea has not yet been widely adopted.<\/span><\/p>\n

The simplest way to become a teacher is to earn a bachelor’s degree in any subject. With that, you can enroll in an alternative teacher certification program, which allows you to become a licensed teacher without going through a traditional university program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before enrolling in an alternative certification program, research the licensure requirements in the state and district where you want to teach.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few select states grant temporary teaching licenses to address teacher shortages in high-need areas such as special education, foreign languages, and STEM subjects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These states include:<\/span><\/p>\n