<p>Hey i just wanted to know what would be the pros and cons of getting a double major in English and History. I am unsure whether i want to be a private school teacher in new york city or a professor in history. How can the double major help me, or hurt me in this process? thank you in advance for any help, i can answer any question if needed.</p>
<p>My 2 Cents on Double Majors!</p>
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<li>Only 1 major is usually listed on your college diploma. However, some colleges may list both - but usually your primary major only.</li>
<li>Depending on how many AP/IB Credits you come into college with, a double major adds a siginificant additional course requirements. There can also be dualing schedule conflicts. Some colleges do not allow “double-counting” of classes!</li>
<li>Some double majors work very well together - e.g. Business/Econ, Math/Econ. Hist/Eng would work well for a future educator - although I don’t know why you’re not considering an education major with a Hist or Eng double major?</li>
<li>I’d recommend a Major/Minor combo and even a added concentration. This would give you the flexibility to do internships and not worry so much about fulfilling a double major. You also need some time to have fun! Get involved in your school, organizations etc.</li>
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<p>See what others on this forum recommend.</p>
<p>CJ</p>
<p>If you are aiming to teach in private school, a double academic major like English/history is better than a single academic major + education. And if you ever go on to graduate work in literature, a solid background in English and American history will be very useful. I’m not sure about the reverse, but it can’t hurt to have some sense of the artistic accomplishments of the historical period that interests you.</p>
<p>With good planning, these two majors can enrich one another. Try to coordinate your courses so that you are studying the literature along with the corresponding history: e.g. medieval English history with Chaucer, American history with Hawthorne, Melville, and Twain, etc. A sympathetic and knowledgeable academic advisor in either department should be able to help you design a program.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your input, i really appreciate it. I think i’m going to stick with the double major, i do not know what changes might occur in my path latter on in life, so i think an english major would help me out a lot if i opt out of being a teacher. I don’t mind spend extra time in college, so the workload isn’t really a problem. Thanks again!</p>