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BA English Education at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Help young people find their voices Do you love reading and writing and want to help young people discover the power of language? As an English education major at the University of Delaware, you will prepare to teach English language arts in grades 7–12. You will build a strong foundation in literature, writing and language while learning how adolescents develop as readers, writers and thinkers.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of English  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: English language, Teaching reading to adolescents, Diversity in education, Literacy and technology, English literature, Teaching writing to adolescents. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; ENGL294 Diverse English Languages; ENGL295 Introduction to English Education; MATH113 Contemporary Mathematics or higher; UNIV101 First Year Experience; EDUC413 Adolescent Development and Educational Psychology.

Career pathways

Career options: Secondary English Teacher, Teacher of English Abroad, Instructional Coach, Curriculum Developer, Librarian/Media Specialist, Principal, Guidance Counselor.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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