What should I major in? Completely lost and stressing out

AustenNut
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 22:12:19 +0000

To become a certified teacher, most states will require a Bachelor’s degree. But an Associate’s degree might get you a position as a teacher’s assistant or paraeducator. You can also try substitute teaching, though I would not say that it’s an example of what regular teaching is like (unless you get a position as a long-term sub for someone who is out on leave). But it would give you an example of what it can be like.

Have you thought about job shadowing someone in a field that interests you? Have you looked through the Occupational Outlook Handbook to see what types of careers strike your fancy? You can also do an online search for your state’s department of labor and see what are the fastest growing jobs or the jobs with the biggest needs in your area, and can do a search by the amount of education needed. In particularly high-needs areas, employers may agree to pay for your education if you will work for them.