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Secondary Education – English (BA in Education)

Share Your Passion For Writing And Literature

The BA in Education, Secondary Education with a Concentration in English prepares you to work with children from seventh through twelfth grade in public, private, and alternative school systems. As an English teacher, you will have the opportunity to help young people learn how to write well, think critically, and solve problems. It is a terrific job for anyone who loves the written word and wants to share that passion with others.

It takes a dedicated individual to be a secondary English teacher. Your students will look to you for guidance and support when you challenge them to think about complex topics. Fortunately, you’ll receive the highest quality training in the Nevada State University Teacher Preparation Program and participate in a planned series of field experiences. These experiences will allow you to BE CONFIDENT when leading your classrooms.

Career & Salary

Use our Career & Salary data to find average salary and job information, along with the Top Skills you will gain by earning a BA in Education, Secondary Education with a Concentration in English from Nevada State University.

Some of the careers our graduates pursue are: 

  • Secondary English Teacher
  • School administrator
  • Education researcher

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Engaging Classes

Some of the engaging classes you can take in this major include:

 

  • EDU 214 Preparing Teachers to Use Technology
  • EDRL 471 Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development
  • EDSC 433 Teaching Secondary English
  • ENG 277 Introduction to the Graphic Novel
  • ENG 450A Studies in 20th Century Literature
  • ENG 496C Topics in Middle Eastern Literature

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