What kind of classes do i take in college?

Question

i want to be an english teacher and on my free time i want to write novels. What kind of college classes do i take, how many, and how long will i be in college?

Answer 1

4 years in college, you can major in what ever you want

Answer 2

I think it's a smart choice to be an english teacher instead of just an english major. Good for you for wanting to share your passion with others!

I would suggest getting an English Education major where you will take pretty much the same classes as English majors, but also classes on teaching techniques. Pay attention to those teaching classes, and join teaching clubs/professional organizations that your college has. Many have a Student Education Association chapter of the National Education Association. That's a great one to be a part of.

Anyway, if you want to spend some extra time, consider a major in creative writing. The classes are really fun, and will help you with your novel writing.

As far as how many, it depends on your degree program. A typical load is usually 15 hours, which is about five classes a semester. Another thing I always recommend is summer classes, because you can get tough classes or boring classes out of the way quickly. You only take one at a time, and there is usually less homework!

How long you are in college will also depend, but you should still be able to be out in four. My best advice is to talk to your adviser EVERY semester, even if you don't anticipate a change. Try to look at next semester's schedule for classes you can push into the summer. Also look for ways to schedule yourself so you take a few tough classes with a few easy classes. And use Rate My Professors to find good teachers as you are scheduling.