Bachelors in Spanish and I want to teach - possible?

[lokobreed]

Hello,

I am really interested in teaching Spanish, but the problem is I will be graduating with just a bachelor degree in the language. My friend, who is an elementary education major, had told me that they are no longer letting or that it is harder for lawyers, doctors, and other professionals to become teachers without and education degree.

Is this true? Will I be able to teach in most states with a Spanish degree and not an education degree? Would and education minor help?

Thanks all

[ppolicelli]

Ultimately, it depends on your state's department of ed requirements. That would be the first place to start your research to find what you need to be certified. I believe most states would require student teaching or an internship that would count as student teaching. I have an undergrad degree in business, and am going for my M.Ed in Business/Computer w/certification. Part of the program includes student teaching and required observations & such.

[llutze]

Yes i agree with ppolicelli on the state dept. ed. req. Also you may be able to get an emergency certification through (what we in pa call intermediate units). You take a few day class and are issued an emergency cert to sub. You can then get on many sub lists in your area and are sure to start subbing. Once you have teaching experience you may get interviews and even hired. In PA we need to get a teaching cert within one year of being hired.