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Deciding on a Major
20/f. I know that I want to be a teacher. There is a major at my school: Early Childhood Education. I decided on this major like this semester because before that I was on another track. I wanted to be a lawyer and realized that it really wasn't what I wanted to do. There are three pre-requisites that I have to take before I move into upper division (my last two years). But, that's a LOT of work I have to do over the summer. I know that I want to get a masters also. So, I was thinking that since I would be behind and have taken a lot of wasted classes right now, I should just get my Bachelors in Psychology and then get my masters in Elementary Education. That way it's more specific and I feel like psychology is actually something that I'll use in my major and employers will like to see that. What do you think I should do? If I decide on going with Elementary Education Bachelors, I would have to take 3 classes extra over the summer, a general knowledge exam, and a bio class all over the summer. I would also have paid for 3 extra classes that I didn't need. If I decide to go with the psychology route, I would only have to take like 2 classes over the summer, graduate on time and get my Masters in Elementary Education. What do you think I should do? Please be honest... especially if your a teacher, maybe you can give me some advice. Thanks!
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I would honestly talk to your advisor, but I know my mom's major was accounting in college and then she went back and got her masters for teaching because she didn't like her job. If that is the easier route then go for it but remember life isn't easy so do what will most benefit you. As far as paying for extra classes, well at least you figured it out now instead of finishing out and deciding ten years from now to pay for a different major. Do what makes you happy, because if you have the requirements and the grades you won't have a problem. I would also look into the sciences...aka Psych, because there is a shortage in science teachers. My school offers 20 grand a year who want to teach science.
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