Do you have to have a teaching degree to be a teacher?

I have changed my major plan, and have decided I want to major in English, and that I might want to be a teacher. Would I need to have any sort of teaching degree, or can I just do the training and have an English degree?

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

You have to be certified here to be a teacher and that generally requires a degree. Takes 5 years of college to get a bachelors of education in Oklahoma.

marilynmichelle · F

@cherokeepatti Ok, thank you so much! Would it have to be a degree in education?

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@marilynmichelle I'm not sure, you need to check your own state's requirements.

marilynmichelle · F

@cherokeepatti I am in Oklahoma as well, haha.