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[MDDude]

Hi,

I am a 30-year old American that is seriously considering teaching English overseas. I came very close to applying for a CELTA course last year (filled out the pre-interview task and everything), but put it on hold due to a relationship I was in. Now that that relationship is over, I am again considering teaching.

My background is in software engineering. I have a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in computer science. I see a lot of places that hire English teachers want teachers with a "degree". Does any degree count? Would my comp sci degrees help me get certain types of jobs, such as teaching English to engineering types?

I plan to get a CELTA in Thailand with ECC. Given the economic climate, is this still a sensible decision? Are jobs still available? I would like to start teaching in Thailand, and then try some other countries such as Japan or Korea.

Any input appreciated.

[naturegirl321]

any degree, a BA is all many places require. YOu'll get jobs, higher paying jobs might take a bit of luck and connections.

There are jobs all over the place. Just look here at the job board.

[MDDude]

Thanks for the response. I suppose I'm getting hung up on the terms BA (Bachelor's of Arts) and BS (Bachelor's of Science). I'm from the US, so I usually consider my computer science degree a BS. According to Wikipedia, BS can be considered a more focused BA:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Science#United_States

My main concern is whether schools require a potential teacher to have majored in teaching or English. I plan to get a CELTA. I did take some English classes in college. However, that was not my major.

[naturegirl321]

[Chancellor]