At ºÚÁϳԹÏ, you will learn the skills necessary to become an effective teacher of English. The English teaching major is for students who wish to teach in secondary schools (grades 6-12). At ºÚÁϳԹÏ, you will have the opportunity to work in an NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) accredited program with faculty trained and experienced in education. Other advantages include extensive content-based knowledge, relevant workshops, and professionalization training, including teaching demos and interviews. Small class sizes, with under 25 students, cater to individuals who seek one-on-one interactions with faculty and mentors. The program is also nationally accredited by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation).
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.Ìý Ìý
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ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s teaching program has a good placement rate with local and area schools. The program also has a 100% pass rate on the Indiana licensure examination. As a graduate of this program, you will understand the major socio-historical contexts informing the study of American/British literature, understand the distinctions between major literary genres, develop as an emerging professional with skills and habits of mind that will help you achieve success in further study in the discipline and you will become a multi-dimensional reader, thinker, and writer. In turn, you will transfer that passion and those skills to your students.
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The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï offers programs that lead to educator licensure in 20 areas. The cluster of all educator licensure programs is referred to as the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.Ìý
The Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has primary responsibility for the EPP and oversees functions that cut across 10 departments and two colleges, with the Teacher Education Department as the hub. Click here to learn more.
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
