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Best Bachelors for a career as an ESL Teacher

Posted By: gaharu <gaharuhunter@gmail.com>
Date: Friday, 6 November 2009, at 1:29 a.m.

Hi all-
I am currently living overseas, and have been teaching English part time for the last 6 years. I don’t have a bachelors or a certificate, and I’m finding that it would be in my best interest and the interest of my students to continue my education in order to be a better teacher and to widen my options of employment in different countries. I enjoy teaching ESL, and I want to make a career out of it.
I am looking at finishing a bachelors online and transferring my available credits. I am a US citizen. I’m looking at several options:
1. BA or BS in English. The options that I have found look slightly more expensive. They also seem to focus more on Literature, which honestly might not be the most exciting thing for me to study. Mostly lesser-known names (newer schools which focus more on online learning, but still with the proper accreditation) which brings me to my second option:
2. BA Liberal arts with a concentration on English. A bit cheaper, slightly more of a variety of classes. I think for me as far as studying, it might be more interesting. Larger Universities with a more recognizable name, usual accreditation.
In the long run, with 6-10 years of teaching experience under my belt, in addition to the BA, would it really make a difference between the 2? Would I have much more job opportunities with the BA English over the Liberal Arts degree? I would also consider getting some sort of ESL certificate afterwards as well if it would help.
I hope to be able to continue to live overseas, work/live in NE Asia, Middle East and/or SE Asia.
I thank you all for your opinions.

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Best Bachelors for a career as an ESL Teacher
gaharu -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 1:29 a.m.

Re: Best Bachelors for a career as an ESL Teacher
My Name is Joe and I AM. CANADIAN. -- Monday, 9 November 2009, at 4:25 p.m.

Re: Best Bachelors for a career as an ESL Teacher
Global Teacher -- Thursday, 19 November 2009, at 12:06 a.m.

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