Get Your English Education Degree
Recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the South Carolina State Board of Education under the guidance of the 2022 CAEP standards, this degree provides you with a solid foundation in English with an emphasis on writing, reading, and analyzing texts. Upon graduation, you will be certified to teach in South Carolina in grades 9 through 12. With courses in English and literature as well as education, we help you develop your own composition skills alongside pedagogical skills.
English Education Program Highlights
- 100% job placement rate and 100% licensure rate for the last 5 years for degree recipients.
- English Education majors are selected to present at the national conference of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society.
- Students participate in three field experiences during the English Education program.
- Coursework facilitates a deep understanding of social justice, cultural competence, and literacy practices and builds students' abilities to apply that understanding in their teaching practices.
- Call Me MiSTER participating school, which supports teachers from under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged, and educationally at-risk communities
- , which supports talented high school seniors joining the teaching profession, and our program will develop leadership qualities.
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Modality & Benefits
Get a traditional college experience with lively in-person classroom discussions and close proximity to your professors, mentors, and best friends.
Start Dates:
January & August
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Face-to-Face Instruction (some Online options)
- In-Person Office Hours & Support
- Relationships & Networking
- Extracurriculars & Immersive Campus Experience
English Education Curriculum
Major Requirements
Popular English Education Classes
- Advanced Writing: Styles and Grammars
Designed especially for students who plan to teach English and grammar. - Youth Literature
Evaluate literary works for children and youth in grades 7 through 12. - Foundations for Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools
Support adolescent literacy skills in the classroom.
Next Steps for Your Degree in Education
Step into a Rewarding Role
The job supply for high school teachers is increasing steadily, with almost 80,000 openings each year (BLS). With availability in public and private schools, English teachers can enjoy a variety of work settings.
Share Your Love for Words
- Teacher
- Professor
- Tutor
- ESL Teacher
Online M.Ed. Degrees
Specialize with in-demand topics and become even more marketable with a master's degree. Our M.Ed. programs cultivate your leadership potential with purpose. Check out our 1-year education master's degrees.
Next Steps for Your Degree in Education
- Industry Outlook
- Career Paths
- Graduate School
Student Experiences
"All of the courses I have taken for my major have pushed me to become more open minded and to develop skills that have helped me become the best teacher I can be."
Courtney Post
Class of 2020