how many years of education is needed to be a teacher
To be a state certified teacher, it takes approximately four years of education beyond high school, which is a bachelors degree. A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 124 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study.
You should plan on a minimum of four and probably five years to satisfy all the requirements to become a teacher. Those who already have a bachelor's degree in another field can pursue an alternative preparation program in most states that takes one to two years.