Need some non biased advice

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

Almost any degree.  It's like people who study Criminal and Justice to join FBI.  Problem?  FBI prefers hiring accountants and usually completely skips Criminal and Justice graduates.

I see, I could prbly major in one field and use a minor in secondary education since I only have major requirements left

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[Jimmy]

38 minutes ago, Your GFs favorite huddler said:

Do either of you think a masters degree is a must in the teaching field?

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I have a BA in History and a Masters in Education (Curriculum and Instruction).  A Masters is not a "must" but you do get paid more if you have one.  I left teaching after 5 years because of the 6 year Perdue pay freeze.  I made just as much money in year five as I did on day one (this impacts everything, savings, 401K, etc).  The job is definitely rewarding and I loved it.  But my own family was the priority and I took a job working finance for IBM.  After just 4 years at IBM my financial life is so much better.  I do miss the summers off and the long Christmas break but I don't think I'd trade it for the financial security my current job provides.  I can always fall back into teaching if for some reason something happens with my current job.

My suggestion, if you want to teach social studies in high school like I did, get a degree in Economics/Poly Sci and lateral entry into teaching (the licensing for 9-12 high school social studies allows you teach US History, Econ, World History) That way you can pursue something else if teaching doesn't work out.  Don't get a history degree...this translates into absolutely nothing outside of the teaching world....nothing, just sort of makes you a know-it-all history nerd (like me). 

My $0.02.

 

Good luck!

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

I have a BA in History and a Masters in Education (Curriculum and Instruction).  A Masters is not a "must" but you do get paid more if you have one.  I left teaching after 5 years because of the 6 year Perdue pay freeze.  I made just as much money in year five as I did on day one (this impacts everything, savings, 401K, etc).  The job is definitely rewarding and I loved it.  But my own family was the priority and I took a job working finance for IBM.  After just 4 years at IBM my financial life is so much better.  I do miss the summers off and the long Christmas break but I don't think I'd trade it for the financial security my current job provides.  I can always fall back into teaching if for some reason something happens with my current job.
My suggestion, if you want to teach social studies in high school like I did, get a degree in Economics/Poly Sci and lateral entry into teaching (the licensing for 9-12 high school social studies allows you teach US History, Econ, World History) That way you can pursue something else if teaching doesn't work out.  Don't get a history degree...this translates into absolutely nothing outside of the teaching world....nothing, just sort of makes you a know-it-all history nerd (like me). 
My $0.02.
 
Good luck!

So how does the licensing work exactly if I'm majoring say poly sci? And what about your student teaching if education isn't the degree? I thought it was a requirement in North Carolina, I could be wrong...thanks for the info though brotha

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[Jimmy]

8 minutes ago, Your GFs favorite huddler said:

So how does the licensing work exactly if I'm majoring say poly sci? And what about your student teaching if education isn't the degree? I thought it was a requirement in North Carolina, I could be wrong...thanks for the info though brotha

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Here would be the steps I would take:

Step 1: Get your degree (i.e. Poly Sci)

Step 2: Take the Praxis II for Social Studies (secondary education).  This is the state mandated licensing test which you must pass for your license. There are two tests you will need to take: Social Studies Content Knowledge and Principles of Teaching and Learning (7-12)

https://www.ets.org/praxis/nc/requirements

https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5081

https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5624

Step 3. Apply for your teaching license

http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/licensure/

Step 4: Teach via lateral entry

http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/licensure/lateral/

 

Student teaching is only required by the college/university if you are getting an actual degree in education (elementary/secondary), it's part of their curriculum. Student teaching is not required by the state or school systems. 

In the meantime, while your working on your degree, find a high school you think you would like to work at and see if you can volunteer as an assistant on the football team(s). This way you're visible to the other teachers and the principal (the hiring manager)...and put it in their ear you are working towards teaching.  It could be a foot in the door.

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

Here would be the steps I would take:
Step 1: Get your degree (i.e. Poly Sci)
Step 2: Take the Praxis II for Social Studies (secondary education).  This is the state mandated licensing test which you must pass for your license. There are two tests you will need to take: Social Studies Content Knowledge and Principles of Teaching and Learning (7-12)
https://www.ets.org/praxis/nc/requirements
https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5081
https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5624
Step 3. Apply for your teaching license
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/licensure/
Step 4: Teach via lateral entry
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/licensure/lateral/
 
Student teaching is only required by the college/university if you are getting an actual degree in education (elementary/secondary), it's part of their curriculum. Student teaching is not required by the state or school systems. 
In the meantime, while your working on your degree, find a high school you think you would like to work at and see if you can volunteer as an assistant on the football team(s). This way you're visible to the other teachers and the principal (the hiring manager)...and put it in their ear you are working towards teaching.  It could be a foot in the door.

This is great info man I appreciate it! Beats sifting through the BS online!

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[Anybodyhome]

Join the Navy, go see the world, keep it safe from democracy, let the Navy pay for your degree and retire at 46 with a pension for the rest of your life...... and hope the wife is waiting for you on the pier when you get done. The go do whatever your heart tells you. 

Just kidding... sort of... I had absolutely no desire to head down the traditional education to career to family to kids path and there's no way I would offer any advice except this-

It was very nice to realize that at the age of 40 I was able to work at what I wanted, when I wanted to do it and enjoy whatever that was. It's nice to have the option of walking away when it is no longer enjoyable or satisfying. Anyone who can put themselves in that position has a leg up on everyone around them.  

[Ja Rhule]

7 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

Join the Navy, go see the world, keep it safe from democracy, let the Navy pay for your degree and retire at 46 with a pension for the rest of your life...... and hope the wife is waiting for you on the pier when you get done. The go do whatever your heart tells you. 

Just kidding... sort of... I had absolutely no desire to head down the traditional education to career to family to kids path and there's no way I would offer any advice except this-

It was very nice to realize that at the age of 40 I was able to work at what I wanted, when I wanted to do it and enjoy whatever that was. It's nice to have the option of walking away when it is no longer enjoyable or satisfying. Anyone who can put themselves in that position has a leg up on everyone around them.  

Difference with kids and no kids.  If you don't want kids, listen to this man.

[Anybodyhome]

15 minutes ago, ARSEN said:

Difference with kids and no kids.  If you don't want kids, listen to this man.

Who says you can't have kids at 40? 

[Ja Rhule]

12 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

Who says you can't have kids at 40? 

Why would you want that?  Raising someone until 60!  fug that.

[Anybodyhome]

Just now, ARSEN said:

Why would you want that?  Raising someone until 60!  fug that.

You're right and that's why I don't have any, but to each their own. Mick Jagger just had another kid and he's 73...