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Jun 8, 2016
I have a math degree with a minor in economics. I have a career I like but could see myself one day "retiring" from this profession and becoming a teacher as a second career. However, I would NOT want to teach math - I'd want to teach social studies. Would this require going back and getting a second bachelor's in a social science? Or could I just do some sort of education master's or something to get certified? I have a number of economics courses and some international relations coursework- does your major matter or just what classes you have? I tried browsing the NY teaching websites but it wasn't obvious.
srace
On 6/08/16, Anon wrote: > This is completely hypothetical right now but something I've > thought about. > > I have a math degree with a minor in economics. I have a > career I like but could see myself one day "retiring" from > this profession and becoming a teacher as a second career. > However, I would NOT want to t...See More
Shannon
Depending on the college or university, you have to have a certain number of credits in history and/or social studies courses if you are going to enroll in a social studies certification program. The economics courses would factor into this, but you may be required to take content area classes. I knew people when I was in undergrad who had a career...See More
Andrew
It might be worth looking into teaching in a private school or somewhere outside of NY. This state has some of the highest standards for teachers. A Master's will take at least three semesters.
That being said, you can get your master's and a teaching credential mostly online. You just don't get the network and "prestige" that yo...See More
That being said, you can get your master's and a teaching credential mostly online. You just don't get the network and "prestige" that yo...See More
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