Bachelor of Science in English Education
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 27,290 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* $37,272/year including fees
Introduction
Do you love reading and discussing literature? Do you enjoy writing and understanding the English language? Are you passionate about teaching and working with young adults? Become an English teacher and share your passions with others.
SBU's English education major will equip you with an in-depth study of literature, writing, and language, combined with excellent training for teaching at the high school level, preparing you for leadership in a 21st-century language arts classroom.
Graduates from SBU's English education degree are serving as secondary school teachers across Missouri and the U.S., are teaching abroad, and are teaching English as a foreign language. Becoming an English teacher with an education from SBU will open the door to many opportunities for you!
The SBU Advantage
- Classroom field experiences start as early as your freshman year and culminate in a semester-long student teaching experience your senior year, providing valuable real-world experiences and networking opportunities.
- Learn from highly qualified and dedicated faculty in both the division of language and communication and the division of education.
- Discuss topics within language and literature from the perspective of Christian beliefs and values.
- Benefit from faculty connections — Our English education majors are highly sought after the following graduation due to SBU's connections with numerous secondary schools.
Curriculum
Freshman
Fall Semester
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- UNI 1121 Critical Thinking 1
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- FAR 10_3 Intro. to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre 3
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
- MAT 1243 Algebraic Reasoning and Modeling 3
Total hours 16
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
- EDU 2113 Educational Psychology 3
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science (or alternative) 4
- ENG 3313, 3323, or 4483: American Literature* 3
- EDU 2141 Field Experience Level I 1
Total hours 17
Spring Semester
- HIS 2213/2223 U.S. History I or II 3
- Cultural Studies 2
- SPF 2012 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2
- EDU 2313 Foundations of Education 3
- ENG 3313, 3323, or 4033: American Literature* 3
- ENG 3233 Medieval Renaissance* or
- ENG 3243 17th & 18th Century English Literature* or
- ENG 4413 Shakespeare* 3
Total hours 16
Junior
Fall Semester
- ENG 3303 American Literature for the Young Adult Reader 3
- ENG 3373 Structure of the English Language 3
- EDU 3613 Content Area Literacy 3
- ENG 3333 Romantic Period* or
- ENG 3343 Victorian Period* or
- ENG 4023 Contemporary British Literature* 3
- ENG 3353 Advanced Composition 3
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- EDU 3043 Learner Development and the Classroom 3
- ENG 4543 Methods of Teaching Writing in Secondary Schools 3
- ENG 2313 World Literature 3
- ENG 3363 History of English Language* 3
- Elective 3
Total hours 15
Senior
Fall Semester
- EDU 2823 Technology for Educators 3
- EDU 3333 Principles and Methods of Secondary Instruction 3
- EDU 3341 Field Experience Level 2 in Secondary School (Concurrent w/EDU 3333) 1
- EDU 3833 Behavior and Classroom Management — Secondary 3
- British Literature* 3
- Elective 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- EDU 4691 Student Teaching Seminar 1
- EDU 4832 Assessment and Evaluation of Learners 2
- EDU 4623 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
- EDU 4949 Student Teaching in the Secondary School 10
Total hours 16
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
- English Teacher
- English Teacher abroad
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