Has anyone here majored in Physics or Elementary education?

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Maria

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I am seriously considering majoring in either Physics or Elementary education. Does anyone here have experience in either field and can you tell me the pros/cons of each? Another option could be to go for physics and work as a high school physics teacher. Any opinions are welcome
 
Just going for physics and working as a teacher wont work. You will still need a student teaching course and additional education coursework usually at a masters degree level- thus, you could consider a dual major or doing the physics minor and majoring in elementary education (which would be the best route- you could then be endorsed in physics at the 6-12 level and have a license in elementary education allowing you to work K-5/6 and also 6-12 as a physics teacher).

You could also consider taking physics as your major, then going after a masters of arts in teaching- most teacher jobs want to see the masters degree in this economy anyways.

Those are your options.
 
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