College education to become a teacher. Wasted time & now confused?

Okay so I am in my freshman year of college at a community college. The first semester, I started out to persue a degree in business, the second semester I changed majors to Human Services, I am still in my second semester now. I have always wanted to become a teacher, but had let family talk me out of it because they think I need a higher paying job since I tend to spend alot of money, but I have changed over the years and I am better about spending and saving my money. I decided I do want to become a teacher. I have wasted like a year of college and it is so frustrating and stressful. Is it true you need a BA degree to become an elementary school teacher? If I graduate from the community college with an Assoc. degree in Human Services, will I be able to go to a University and get my BA degree in teacher?? Or do I need to get an Assos. degree in a certain major first and then move on to the BA? As you can tell I am very confused lol

College education to become a teacher. Wasted time %26amp; now confused?
don't listen to your family. do what u like and feel passionate about


go undecided and complete all core courses first.


I changed majors 100 times.
Reply:You will need a BA, But here in Florida they will let you be a sub with an Associates.
Reply:You need to speak to one of the advisers at your school to find out what courses you need to take so you can eventually finish a 4 year degree and become a teacher. You should be aware that there are tests you can take to get credit in that can count towards the degree. Most schools accept these tests and they can shorten the amount of time you spend in school. You do need a BA degree to become an elementary school teacher. You should take the teaching internship as early as possible to see if you really like being a teacher. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/test...


Some states have a program to use these other tests to get a degree. This is the site for NJ. http://www.tesc.edu/ Have you applied for a Pell Grant to help pay the costs of your education? The financial need people at your school can help you with that. Teachers do not make a lot of money but they do have job security, benefits and a pension. They also have off summers, winter break and many start a business on the side.
Reply:College is never a waste.And if you really want to be a teacher,then go for it!! It is a very important job and we need more teachers.A teacher can make a huge difference in a kids life.I volunteer at the school my daughter attends and I'll give you a tip for when you do become a teacher.Always listen to take the time to really listen to a student when they ask for help.All too often kids are pushed aside and then they get lost in the system.Go into it with an open heart and mind and you'll do great!!





Rita


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Reply:You need to contact the schools counselors office as well as adjust your future college classes to reflect you transferring to a 4 year university. Many times these are different classes than what you would take if you wanted to get an associates degree in business, human services, or whatever.


Remember it is YOUR responsibility to be sure you are taking the appropriate classes. Don't waste your time or money by taking classes you won't/don't need or won't transfer.


good luck.
Reply:If you want to be a teacher go for it! Only you should be able to make that decision for yourself and now that you feel more responsible you can for sure make that decision.





Yes you need a BA. You didn't "waste" a year of college either... you discovered. That is sometimes a huge step in the process of making a decision that will last a lifetime. College puts a HUGE ADULT decision on you, and everyone needs different amounts of time to make that decision. You found what you want and now go for it! The hardest parts over! Good Luck! :)
Reply:Dont feel too bad. I changed my mind in college too, and also feel like I wasted time. If I could go back in time knowing what I do now, I would change my degree. I started in business and now like biology. I ended up being able to do a "self-designed major" combining my business courses and biology courses. More major universities offer self-designed majors.





First, I would pick a college you want to attend, or even from your community college... and find out what is needed to become a teacher. You do need a Bachelors degree, and a teaching credential. Ask the school academic counselors for help. Look online at other schools requirements to get an idea!





Good luck. Dont give up... they say the average college student changes majors several times. I am lucky to get out in 4 years. I'm not even done there though, as I have decided to attend a technical school for a veterinary technician degree.