payter_m8r OP t1_j8y2p84 wrote on February 17, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Reply to comment by jg429 in A new place to call home by payter_m8r

Yeah I figured there would be some extra exams I would have to take in order to teach in a different state.

knowslesthanjonsnow t1_j8zkpvf wrote on February 18, 2023 at 2:14 AM

Just FYI they aren’t easy and are sort of pricey. And there’s a few of them.

Pale_Satisfaction798 t1_j8zvc66 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 3:45 AM

I’m currently in school for early childhood in New Hampshire because I can pay in state. Would it not be worth it to complete school in NH if I want to teach in mass? Kind of just looking for whatever’s cheapest and if teachers in NH make more, I would probably settle

knowslesthanjonsnow t1_j8zx1a1 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 4:01 AM

I believe teachers in MA make more but I’m unfamiliar with NH so I wouldn’t take my word for it. I think there are more tests for MA but do believe most of New England has at least some reciprocal requirements.

Pale_Satisfaction798 t1_j924blf wrote on February 18, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Thank you!! Grew up in mass, moved to NH so I decided on snhu because it’s cheap and i was allowed in with only my HISET (high school equivalency). Is it possible to get my associates in NH and bachelors in MA?

knowslesthanjonsnow t1_j92ta5h wrote on February 18, 2023 at 8:24 PM

As long as the credits transfer I don’t see why that wouldn’t work

DecisionOk757 t1_j91s38t wrote on February 18, 2023 at 4:08 PM

I think it would be beneficial for you to finish in mass If that’s where you plan to teach. You’re gonna have to take your MTELs regardless in order to get licensed in Massachusetts. I’m in elementary education and the school I’m at focuses on prep for it

MasPerrosPorFavor t1_j92huff wrote on February 18, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Just make sure to pass your MTELs if you want to teach in Mass. Hiring committees don't usually care where your degree is from, as long as you have it.