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English skills, involving good writing, reading comprehension, and literary analysis, are important skills for anyone living in a country with English as the dominant language. Those wishing to teach important English skills and competencies to others are well-advised to pursue an English for secondary education bachelor’s degree. The degree will focus on teaching skills for secondary education, including hands-on teaching practice, and a robust education in a variety of English competencies. Among the skills granted by the degree program will be the ability to analyze literary works, an understanding of literary criticism, the ability to perform research, knowledge of major authors, a history of the language and writing styles, proper grammar, proper writing techniques, and important teaching skills for high school and middle school students.

The degree program is specifically suited for those looking for a career as a secondary education English teacher. There will always be a need for good English teachers in any school curriculum, as high school and middle school students must have a firm grasp of many English concepts if they are to communicate effectively in the world. In addition, many useful skills are gained through such a degree by the participants of the program, so that recipients will have useful abilities regardless of the job sought.

Example Courses

• History of American Literature
• History of British Literature
• Shakespeare

Potential Industries

• Middle School Teacher
• Substitute Teacher

Colleges Offering Degree

• Ferris State University
• Ashford University
• Grand Canyon University