xperfectionistx

I plan to major in Classics / Linguistics.

In order to teach at an elementary school, junior high school, or high school, does one need to major in education?
What about colleges and universities? Specifically, top colleges and universities. (Not sure if it would make a difference.)

What if I want to use my major for academia? (Can someone give me their definition of "academia," by the way?) Is an education major necessary?

Thanks! :]

wej

To teach on the high school or below level, you will need an Education degree. For upper levels, no, but at that point a Masters and PhD (at most schools, preferably) will come into play.

SingDanceRunLife

That's not entirely correct. You need to be certified in education, but you don't need a degree in education. My college has one of the best education programs in the state, and you get a degree in whatever (English, sociology, psychology, history etc), and a certificate in education because education (at my school) isn't a major, it's a program.