Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h72Eqj704975; Sat, 2 Aug 2003 10:52:45 -0400 (EDT) Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 10:52:45 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <002301c35906$42eb5260$9404fea9@GatewayClient> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "pruett said" <said@ameritech.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9249] type of degree necessary X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1688 Lines: 29 A few days ago a lister asked what kind of degree might be best to get if she wanted to be the coordinator of a program. I waited for some answers but since I haven't seen any, I'll post my answer. It all depends on who is doing the hiring. Some places want a "TESOL" degree, and if they don't see that on the transcript, you won't be considered. Others want an education degree, others won't consider you if you have an education degree. Some places want someone with an applied linguistics degree, other places want an English degree. For example, I work in two different programs now. In the first program, which is run by a public school district, I'm required to have K-12 certification (even though I teach adults) though it doesn't matter what field. However, English (not necessarily ESL) is the preferred certification. In the second program, the coordinator announced that she preferred to hire people with applied linguistics degrees. However, most of her staff (myself included) have degrees in an educational field including adult education. That program is located in a community college. Another community college where I applied for an adjunct position told me they didn't hire people with education degrees. In other jobs I've held, it seemed my experience was the most important qualification, although in most of them I had to have a Master's in some field. I'd say if you know where you want to work, find out what they prefer and go that route. . Otherwise it is pretty much a gamble. However, you could take some courses in all of these areas to have your bases covered. Good luck in your endeavor. Theresa (Terry) Pruett-Said ESL instructor metro Detroit area
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