Concentration vs Major -- problem for teaching degree?

[PatsGirl1]

What Cindy and Jennifer said  Each state varies their requirements by a LOT. For example, I live in MI but I’m getting licensed in FL (long story). MI, you need a major in a subject, a minor in another (21-24 credits) and passing the MTTC Subject tests for both, general knowledge, and then either Secondary or Elementary subjects. Then you also need at least a full semester of student teaching, and your major has to be in a teachable subject area offered, unless you hold a Master’s.
FL, you can teach if you can pass the subject test in your field, Secondary/Elementary test and professional knowledge test. They prefer you have a major in the subject, but if not, they prefer you have a cert. in the subject, but if not, passing the tests is fine along with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
There’s a wide variety in what is required so the best bet is the MN Dept of Educ. Website.

Also, what Cindy said- if you can, try and get an endorsement/recommendation/cert (different states call it different things) in more than one subject. I’m doing English and Science, although I want to teach English. I figure Science is my backup plan. If I can get into a district first, then maybe I can switch departments later.