Do I need a degree in Elementary Education to teach it???

1kyellowdaisies
Wed, 06 Sep 2017 03:54:33 +0000

Okay so here is some more detail: I am extremely interested in being a teacher and I am thinking elementary school, however, I don’t necessarily want to major in Elementary Education unless I really have to for this (but that’s why I’m here). I would actually, I think, prefer to major in English. I have heard that I can do this and then do a certification program for teaching elementary school. Is this true and will it have the same value?

This does vary by state, I believe, but I will likely be working in Virginia if that makes a difference! I’m just trying to ensure that I am making the right choices as I progress in college. I’m only a freshman so there is time but preparation is nice.