when becoming a kindergarten teacher do you need to major in early childhood education or liberal arts?

Question

I have heard that ele. school teachers major in liberal arts and need to take the cbest

Answer 1

check with some advisors/counselors

Answer 2

Actually, it depends on the school and district. I know at most private schools, like Catholic schools and stuff, all you need is a Bachelor's in something...but not necissarily education. For example, you can major in Biology and still teach so long as you either get a teaching certificate or teach at a private school. However, if you're planning on being a teacher for the rest of your life, you may consider transferring to a school that offers a degree in education. While it's not always a necessity, it's amazing what you can learn about teaching different age groups. Also, most schools with education programs require you get a certain amount of "teaching hours". They'll set you up with a school, and you'd go and be a teachers assistant. Lots of times you can get hired at that school after you get your degree. Good luck, and i hope this helped.