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Originally Posted by Saraann512
So I'm at university in the US right now, planning on studying abroad in Tokyo at Oberlin University next year.
I am on the track to graduate with a B.S in Elem. Edu. Graduating with this degree, will it make me more appealing to schools in Japan or does it not matter? After completing the degree requirements, I'll take the teaching cert. test (I can't remember what it's called at the moment). Or should I just say forget that and switch over to a history major or english major?
Does an emel. edu degree matter in Japan? They teach differently then we do over here, that's why I'm wondering if it's pointless.
Also. I am looking for the best paying job in an area that is easiest to navigate without a car for some time. Maybe I'll buy a motor bike, I'll have to see. What can I expect to be paid and what level of schooling should I focus on? Elem.? Middle schools? High-schools? Is it impossible to get a position at a University without a master's?
I am asking alot of questions! Sorry! What about the JET ALT positions? Would that be my best bet initially coming into the country?
THANK YOU!
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In my experience few people teaching in Japan actually have education degrees, but that may be changing as hiring is more competitive than it was when I went through it in the 90s.
You can expect to be paid well for a single guy. I don't think age focus makes a difference. Be prepared to teach anyone. I taught HS as well as adults. That's just what I was assigned. I think it would be difficult to get into a university w/o a Master's just because so many people with master's are also applying.