Does anyone know how to go about getting a BA to teach elementary ed & secondary ed in Maryland?

Question

I always wanted to teach high school English, but recently I have been considering teaching elementary or middle school instead. I have a year left of school and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on how I might be able to get certified for both in case I pick one and change my mind after a year and want to do the other.

Answer 1

you will have to complete a degree in either elementar or secondary ed on the undergrad level, do your student teaching, get your state certificate and then get a master's degree...there are very few colleges that offer a dual primary/secondary ed degree....see if your is one of them...it is going to take at least 3 semesters....

Answer 2

You could get certified in both, but you'd have to do all the coursework for each of them and it would take at least an extra year, if not more than that.

Here's an idea instead: take as many classes as you can in the next year that are required for elem ed (just look at the course requirements for that major in your university catalog). Then, once you get a high school teaching job, start gradually taking some of the classes you need for elem ed. Many schools will help pay for a class every few years. It might take some time, but you'd be able to get the other certification if you really want it.