If you have double majors in history and physics can you work as a teacher for both subjects?

Question

hopefully my question makes sense.

Answer 1

When you go for your teaching credential, you have to make sure that you are credentialed for both subjects. Each state is different, so you need to contact the department of education in the state where you will want to teach.

Science teachers--especially in physics--are in high demand everywhere. If you get credentialed in science and physics you will be able to teach wherever you want.

Answer 2

Generally speaking you need a major in the field and a passing score on the Praxis II exam. Each state has a different standard for "passing", but physics is going to be your bread and butter. History teachers are not in high demand.

You can find out more about the Praxis II exam at www.ets.org [I believe].

As a side note, I recently passed my "Business Education" but Tennessee does not recognise it because I did not complete a program through an accredited university.

So double-check with your state education department.

Let me know if you need any help find information!

Answer 3

It does make sense. A number of teachers have dual licenses which means that they are licensed in more than on subject area.

Since your question is written in the present tense it is likely that you are still going to school as an undergraduate.

Private school might hire you. State licensing requirements have become much stricter as part of following the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and schools would ordinarily prefer to have someone who is properly licensed to teach every subject. That is defined in the law as a "highly qualified teacher."