Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Secondary Education and Teaching - English Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

The purpose of the B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education and Teaching with a concentration in English education is to prepare students to serve as initially licensed teachers in grades six through 12, as well as to serve as educators and leaders in schools and community-based settings. Students enrolled in the program will be required to declare a double major in the Bachelor of Arts in English. The program will focus on providing students with a solid foundation in secondary education and English content. Through the core education curriculum, students will become knowledgeable about professional roles and workplace responsibilities while learning basic abilities in the planning and implementation of English lessons for students in grades six through 12. The core curriculum instills fundamental knowledge and skills, with opportunities for observation and application in a variety of settings. Through the core English curriculum, students will develop the content knowledge and skills in order to deliver relevant and rigorous lessons in English education. Graduates will be prepared to work in public and private middle and high schools across Virginia, with particular focus in urban and other high-need areas. Graduates will be capable of working with diverse learners and adapting instructional programs based on the needs of their students and clients. Successful completion of the program will result in licensure in secondary English education (grades six through 12).

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