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Why pursue a degree in English Education at North Central College?

The English Education program provides preparation to successfully begin a teaching profession upon graduation. English Education majors also gain the skills to become a professor, editor, writer, novelist, speechwriter or journalist. A successful graduate from this program will be able to interpret literature and multimedia texts, plan instruction and assessments, compose texts, implement and assess student engagement and develop as an educator.

At North Central College, you will be required to pair your English Education degree with a major in Secondary Education or Education Studies. In this experience-oriented teacher education program, you’ll use a liberal arts core and education degree to have a meaningful influence on students’ lives.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN

  • Providing transformative learning experiences for students
  • Thinking critically about and interpreting classic and modern texts
  • Applying best teaching practices in a secondary education setting

then a degree in ENGLISH EDUCATION might be for you.

Why study English at North Central College?

In the Classroom

Coursework topics:

  • Literature and Culture of the Long 18th Century
  • English Grammar, Usage and Style
  • Global Literature
  • Graphic Narratives
  • Multicultural American Literature
  • Multimedia Authoring
  • Shakespeare and His Contemporaries
  • The Novel Across Time
  • Young Adult Fiction

Beyond the Classroom

As an English Education major, you can:

  • Apply for internships and jobs through robust faculty and alumni networks or the Center for Career and Professional Development.
  • Acquire excellent teacher preparation at exceptional high schools.
  • Receive extensive guidance to prepare for the rigorous Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA).
  • Join Ed Rising, a student-run organization of education students that discuss and analyze major education ideas, trends and issues.

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More Department information

English Education, B.A.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see English.

Second Major

English Education majors must also complete a major in Secondary Education or Education Studies. Students seeking teacher licensure must complete the Secondary Education major.

Students must demonstrate elementary competence in a foreign language. For more information, see the B.A. Degree Requirements within the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

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