English Education

English Education

School of Education >> Division of Secondary Education

This program is designed to produce teachers who love God and who will love their students and enjoy teaching. We will teach you the techniques of instructing effectively as well as the techniques of directing students toward appropriate subject matter. We seek to teach a breadth of understanding that will enable you to determine what each class—and individual—needs and how best to meet those needs.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Freshman
  • Introduction to Education
  • Composition & Rhetoric
  • Composition & Literature
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  • Sophomore
  • American Literature
  • Advanced Composition & Rhetoric
  • Teaching Reading: Content Areas
  • British Literature
  • Classroom Communication
  • Educational Psychology
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  • Junior
  • Literary Criticism
  • Adolescent Literature
  • Structure of Modern English
  • History of the English Language
  • Practicum: Grades 9-12
  • Teaching Techniques (5-12)
  • Teaching English (9-12)
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  • Senior
  • Modern World Literature
  • Trends & Issues in Society
  • Introduction to Exceptional Learners

For further details see complete major information: English Education Personal Opportunity Profile PDF

You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.

Key Courses

Instructional Technology This class will give you the opportunity to find out the latest in computer and educational technology. It will help you in the selection of computer hardware and educational software for your classroom. Through hands-on lab training, you will learn how to integrate educational technology into the normal classroom setting.

Teaching English (9-12) In this small elective class you will learn special techniques for teaching literature, composition, and grammar. You will also have the opportunity to practice new skills by presenting short lessons.

Directed Teaching Here you will have a chance to "try your wings" by teaching under the supervision of an experienced teacher. You will begin gradually and work into handling a teacher's normal load.

Career Opportunities

Some of the fields which are open to our English education graduates include the following:

  • Teaching English (in public or Christian junior or senior high schools, or on the mission field)
  • Writing textbooks (especially after having some teaching experience)
  • Freelance writing
  • Writing for industry
  • Writing stories and other material for young people
  • Graduate school
  • Law school