To become an ESL teacher do i need to major in ESL education?

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I am a high school junior and I would like to become an ESL teacher. The problem is that the schools I like a lot do not offer the major ESL Education. So do I need that as my undergraduate major or should I just major in education or linguistics or english or something else and do ESL education for my masters?

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I am an ESL instructor and I don't think there are many, if any, undergraduate ESL programs. You have the right idea - study English or education or linguistics as an undergrad, then get a TESOL Masters.

Personally, I studied Philosophy and Communications as an undergrad. I became an ESL teacher by running off to Europe looking for an adventure. After a 4-week certification course, I got a job very easily. In the end, I really liked the work and I ended up with a whole new career, but I found that a Master's degree was necessary to open the door to better job opportunities here in the States.
 
In my state you must major in either elementary or secondary classroom and get your endorsement area in ESL. if a school does not offer the program,most state uni. will offer it as part of distance learning(they do here). It depends on where you are. IN my state, you can not teach ESL unless you have the endorsement to do so. As with any area of teaching.
 
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