Single Subject Credential or Multiple Subject Credential?

Question

Need help deciding whether to pursue a single subject credential in english or a multiple subject credential..which is more marketable?

Answer 1

I went Single Subject and then passed the subject matter tests in two subjects. Schools can use the flexibility of being able to teach two subjects because they can meet more needs and there are programs that are set up for a teacher teaching two subjects.

But... the defining, most important aspect is what do YOU want? Because you have to do it day in and day out and it won't matter so much if it is marketable and you want to do something else.
Go visit schools - single subject and elementary and see what it is really like. Ther realities are different than what you might think or what they say in Ed. school.

English in secondary is alot of fun, there is so much you can do but there is a ton of work to keep up with.

Go get 'em.

Answer 2

Both are marketable it depends what you want to teach. Though I majored in the sciences and have a Master's, I still want to teach kids so I'm opting for Multiple subjects.
High School age is for Single subject.

Answer 3

The more subjects you can teach the better your chances of getting a job. Even though there appears to be a "teacher shortage", because of the way most school systems operate, the multi-certified instructor is a better "commodity" because it adds flexibility.

Also, as a teacher with a broad field certification in secondary sciences, having the ability to teach more than one kind of science makes me a better teacher as I am able to give my students a broader appreciation for science concepts. It also allows me to change up what I teach when the "burnout" sets in.

Secondly, it is easier to get multiple certifications while you are getting your original college degree than it is to go back and pick up additional certifications later.

I teach Anatomy & Physiology Honors, Chemistry Honors, Integrated Science (Earth/Space Science, Chemistry, Physics). I have taught Biology, Zoology, and Environmental Science. I never get bored! Also, I would have to drop dead for the school system to want to get rid of me! Makes for job security!

As an English major, I would highly recommend a certification in teaching Reading, and or a rider for gifted or special education. Right now there is a GREAT BIG PUSH for ALL teachers to get Reading Endorsements. It would put you ahead of the pact to come with it in the beginning.

(P.S. I think you are a very brave soul to even want to go into education now a days . . . I can't wait to retire. I am SOOOOOO tired of all this NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND stuff we have to put up with now. It is killing education, and the kids just keep getting dumber and dumber. Two more years and then its bye-bye for me!)

Answer 4

The more differrent subjects you can teach, the more marketable you will be. If the additional subjects are math or science, you will be even more marketable.