English Education

Degree: B.S.Ed.

The B.S.E. in English provides a broad foundational understanding in English Studies while giving students opportunities to do advanced work from select areas in literature and writing. All of our English majors receive a well-rounded education with classes in writing, film studies, language, and journalism to prepare them for demanding careers as professionals. Students take course work both from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and from the College of Education and Human Services to prepare them for their profession. Students in the B.S.E. program are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA since we expect excellence of our future teachers.

Course Requirements and Descriptions Four Year Plan

Why Study This Program?

Professional Development School (PDS), Students finish out their Millersville education with a full year of professional development in the field with mentor English teachers. This Professional Development School model is a unique experience that provides Millersville graduates with an edge in attained their desired teaching positions. Significantly, Lancaster has been ranked as the best area in the country for future educators.

What Will You Learn?

You will be well prepared to teach in a 7-12 grade classroom in Pennsylvania through our program that combines instruction in pedagogy with content-area courses in English and related topics. Students will have the opportunity to concentrate in ESL/Linguistics or Writing Studies.