Which degree is more marketable?
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:02 am
Hi everyone,
I've just returned back to the states after many years abroad teaching ESL to pursue a Masters in the Arts of Teaching, an alternative masters route to certification for those of us who don't have a B.A. in Education. My specialization is English Literature for high school grades 9-12.
My goal is to work at international schools abroad (I'm flexible as to where, aside from ME) as an English Literature teacher at the high school level and eventually transition to working as a Lit. teacher at the university level at some point in the future.
In a recent discussion with a department head, I was told an M.A. in English would be much more desirable for employers at the university level (and that I could still get my certification with a few tests Praxis, etc.). I'm not sure how true that would be internationally or if my MAT certification (curriculum mostly consisting of pedagogy) is the way to go. Would love to hear some input. Thanks.
I've just returned back to the states after many years abroad teaching ESL to pursue a Masters in the Arts of Teaching, an alternative masters route to certification for those of us who don't have a B.A. in Education. My specialization is English Literature for high school grades 9-12.
My goal is to work at international schools abroad (I'm flexible as to where, aside from ME) as an English Literature teacher at the high school level and eventually transition to working as a Lit. teacher at the university level at some point in the future.
In a recent discussion with a department head, I was told an M.A. in English would be much more desirable for employers at the university level (and that I could still get my certification with a few tests Praxis, etc.). I'm not sure how true that would be internationally or if my MAT certification (curriculum mostly consisting of pedagogy) is the way to go. Would love to hear some input. Thanks.