Teacher Education in the English department offers students several paths to a career in teaching at elementary and secondary levels. Students must apply to the .
For details on applications and pre-requisites, please consult the PDFs for a , and requirements for and
For a complete list of requirements for all versions of the English major, please see our Curriculum Guides.
Undergraduate Programs
- English major with Teacher Certification in English (Preschool-Grade 12)
- English major with Certification in Elementary School Teaching (Grades K-6)
- Combined BA in English/MAT in Teaching (with options for Grades K-6 Elementary Education and Preschool-Grade 12 Subject Area Specialization)
Joint Degree Programs
We now offer our BA in English/MA in English joint degree program. Unlike the Combined MAT program, students pursue teacher certification as part of the BA portion of the program. See our and for more information.
Master of Arts in Teaching
If you already have a Bachelor’s degree in English and would like to become an English teacher, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is your most direct path.