Biology to Elementary Education?

juillet
Wed, 09 Nov 2016 22:28:56 +0000

I agree with the advice to see an advisor.

It could be that you’ve taken enough classes in one particular major that will still allow you to graduate in four years, and then you can get an MAT or M.Ed to get initial certification as an elementary teacher after college.

No, a biology major will not help you ‘stand out.’ I think a lot of undergrads are overly concerned with this. You don’t have to ‘stand out’ in the sense that your major has to be quirky or different; you need to ‘stand out’ in the sense that you are uniquely dedicated and passionate about teaching and kids and education. If you don’t need an education major for this program, then it won’t matter what you majored in.