teaching, but not an ed major

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I am going to graduate with a BA in English this year and have been considering teaching at the secondary level. I am not an education major, and my school does not have an education dept. I know there are other possible ways to become licsensed at this level, but am confused about how or what to do. Like these Praxis exams...do I take them? is there any prepwork I can't do myself? I am highly considering getting a Master's in English Education (which would allow me to teach), but am still confused about these exams, when I should take them, how many I should take, and the whole concept of provisional liscensing. does anyone have any advice? I would greatly appreciate the input.