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Secondary Education: English, BA

ā€œAn English major ... what are you going to do with that ... teach?ā€ Why, yes!

Secondary English language arts teachers are privileged to teach content that allows them to get to know their students well through discussions about texts and through many forms of student writing. If youā€™re interested in sharing your love of language, literature and writing with others, this is the major for you.

In four years, youā€™ll not only have completed all the requirements for graduation, but also for teacher certification in West Virginia. Youā€™ll have spent many hours in local schools, observing, tutoring and student teaching, and will be ready to apply for teaching positions or jobs in other educational settings.

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Your Degree Plan

Intro

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Can you name a teacher who made a difference in your life? How about a book that changed the way you think? Being an English education major will give you the knowledge and skills needed to bring both of those gifts to other students.

Take advantage of special options related to this major:

  • Honors

    Expand your curiosity ā€” and enhance your curriculum ā€” through the 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Honors College. Two programs are offered: for first- and second-year students and for third- and fourth-year students.

The 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Difference

What sets this program apart from its competitors?

  • The maintains a collection of books and other resources on the teaching of writing.
  • Work as a tutor or seek help with your own writing at the , a resource for writers across campus.
  • Many teacher-education programs only include one semester of student teaching. In our program, you're out in public middle and high schools beginning the first semester after youā€™re admitted to the program.
  • You'll complete the edTPA assessment, a nationally recognized mode of evaluating student teachers that will not only help you become a more reflective teacher, but will give you important practice for National Board Certification.
  • ā€œGo Firstā€ every day working with students on the front lines of education as you teach them critical literacy skills.
  • The 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ student chapter of the National Council of Teachers of English, the NCTE Mountaineers, help plan and run the state-level English language arts conference hosted by the National Writing Project at 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ and the West Virginia Teachers of English.
  • Students have given professional presentations at the state-level English language arts conference and at other conferences both local and national.
  • Earn academic credit through .
  • 500+ scholarships awarded annually by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
  • offers funding for activities that complement, extend and enhance your academic experience.
Scholarships

Over 92% of 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ freshmen receive grants or scholarships (2022-2023).

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Learn by Doing

Learning happens outside the classroom. Get involved.

Many English education majors have worked as tutors in the or as assistants with the . Both opportunities provide important practical experiences for future teachers, especially in terms of understanding more about how to approach writing and language instruction.

Others have volunteered with the , housed in the Department of English, helping provide books to incarcerated people in the region.

Student members of 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽā€™s student chapter of the National Council of Teachers of English have helped organize statewide conferences and presented at these conferences.

Network with professionals in your field as a student member of:

Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a that shares your interests:

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What you learn outside of the classroom is just as important as what you learn during class. Weā€™ll help you follow your curiosity.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Secondary School Teachers

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics or social studies, at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Median Salary: $65,220

Possible job titles include: English Teacher, Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher), Social Studies Teacher, Teacher.

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Where Graduates are Working

Outside of teaching, graduates use their classroom experience to pursue careers with:

  • 4-H
  • The Boys and Girls Clubs of America
  • The Literacy Lab
  • Other nonprofit educational and mentoring organizations

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ's Secondary Education: English major, first-time freshmen must meet 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ's . Interested in transferring? Review the .

Tuition and Aid

How much does Secondary Education: English at 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

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Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ in addition to university scholarships.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Secondary Education: English major is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ.

Review the to see if your institution is listed.

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