<p>Ok, I'm going to a community college and I'm in my third year. I am planning on transferring to a Cal State next fall. I am majoring in social work and for the past 3 years that's what I've been focusing on. Recently I have been volunteering at my brother's elementary school. I have been helping his teacher out with paper work. While I'm working I watch his teacher teach the class and it has me thinking that I wouldn't mind being a teacher. I love kids and working them. I always wanted to find away to help them, but I don't know what to do. I have been planning on being a social worker for awhile. The cal state I'm transferring to has a great BASW program. After getting my bachelors, which I have 2 yrs left for, I was going to get my masters, which will take about another 2 yrs. I was now thinking of maybe double major in social work & teaching. Should I do that? Can I do that? Will it take longer? Will they work out? Hope someone can help and thanks :)</p>
<p>As a double major myself, always ask yourself these questions before deciding on a double major: Is it possible to double major at your school (in your case, I’m 99% sure it is)? Can you double major with the majors you’re considering (some schools have restrictions based on course overlap)? Why do you want to double major? Could the purpose of one of the majors be fulfilled just as well by minoring, or even just taking some classes in that area? How long would it take you to complete the two majors/how difficult would it be to get all the classes you need?</p>
<p>To your questions: Can you? Talk to advisers and see. Should you? See the above questions. Will it take longer? Most likely. Advisers would be able to give you a specific answer to that based on major requirements and completed coursework. Will they work out? Again, talk to advisers about that.</p>
<p>As PhantomVirgo said, you want to really consider how another major will help you, or if a minor will be sufficient. And how easy or feasible is it? This is what advisors are for! I wish you luck in your endeavors. :)</p>