English Education Major
Major
The English education degree is a great choice for the person who loves writing and literature and desires to impact young people through teaching English at the middle or high school level. Students pursuing this major take the same courses and meet the same objectives as English & writing majors, plus they complete additional professional education courses that lead to an Indiana teacher licensure, including eight credit hours of student teaching.
Graduates teach in public and private schools all over the United States and around the world and are recognized locally and nationally for their excellence as teachers and leaders.
100%
of recent graduates had teaching jobs in the fall after graduation.
12- to 15-week
student teaching placements
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
English Education Major
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program – 4 years
- Literary Genres
- Creative Writing
- Shakespeare
- Foundations of Education
Prepare for an exciting future as a/an:
- English Teacher
- Literature Teacher
- Tutor
- International Teacher
- Editor
- Writer
- Content Creator
Recent graduates have taught:
- Locally, in the region such as South Bend
- Nationally, from inner cities to rural areas
- Internationally, such as South Korea
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Analysis of texts and story
- How to support and cultivate student writers and community writers
- How to teach grammar
- Lesson planning
Students also have the opportunity to be published in The Crossings Journal or The Bethel Beacon.
Student Teaching:
All students nearing completion of the secondary English education program participate in Student Teaching during their senior year. Our program also offers many opportunities for tutoring and for practicum experiences in local classrooms.
English Education Major Highlights
Graduates from the popular English education degree program are teaching in classrooms locally and around the world. In fact, in the past five years, every English education major has landed a teaching job. Students take the same classes as English and writing majors, plus education courses that lead to Indiana licensure. All of our recent majors passed the Indiana Core Assessments for educator licensure.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a degree in English education, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees:
Still deciding?
Meet Our Faculty
Maralee Crandon
Associate Professor of English & Speech
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Professor of Communication
Jennifer Ochstein
Assistant Professor of Writing & English
Theo Williams
Chair of Literature & Language; Associate Professor of Communication
Financial Aid
Writing-specific scholarships are available based on merit once enrolled.
Take the Next Step
Take the first step toward your Bethel University degree in English education. Visit campus, apply, request information or ask questions about financial aid.