The Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students for a world demanding effective communication and critical thinking skills. The English major is an ideal pre-professional major for careers in law, medicine, journalism, or business. Because our world economy is increasingly more complex with greater workplace challenges and dynamism, employers at all levels are hiring English majors for their communication skills and problem-solving creativity. English majors also may pursue teaching careers in language arts at the elementary, middle, or high school level, or they may continue with graduate studies for college teaching. Students seeking teacher certification in this major should refer to the Education Department section of this catalog for program admission requirements, required courses, and course descriptions.
Listed are the required courses needed for teacher certification. The courses can be used to complete the 120 sch degree in English. Contact the Education Department for admissions into the teacher education program.