English Language Arts Secondary Education

Bachelor’s
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Diverse Electives
Explore nearly 30 electives in the world of English language, literary masterpieces, and cultural identity literature, from African American Literature to Shakespeare.
1,200+
NGU Education Graduates
Over 1,200 NGU education graduates teach in both public and private schools in South Carolina and across the world.
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English Programs to Choose From
Choose a BA in English if you prefer to learn more about the art of writing and communication. Choose a BA in English Language Arts Secondary Education if you prefer to teach English skills at a High School level.

Help Others Master English

Help others understand and master the English language through a variety of teaching-based careers, as public or private school teacher, tutor, and author. Discover the rewarding opportunity to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for literature and language, and nurture students’ creativity and analytical thinking by preparing them for success in higher education and beyond.

Practical, real-world experience is important. You will have the opportunity to observe real-world teachers and students. All students will participate in actual classroom studies and discussions and teach lessons in local public schools, and be mentored all along the way by qualified faculty and teachers.

Build your future through a Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts Secondary Education at NGU.

Why Choose?

  • Get Prepared to Teach at the High School Level. Studying for grades 9-12 offers a rewarding opportunity to inspire and guide students in their exploration of literature, language, and critical thinking.
  • Design Lesson Plans. By designing engaging lessons, you are fostering a love for reading, writing, and promoting effective communication skills. You’ll have the opportunity to make a profound impact on students’ academic and personal growth.
  • Complete a Semester of Teaching at a Public School in South Carolina. Complete one full teaching semester in a South Carolina public school setting and grow your skills outside the classroom as you complete demographic studies about your school, students, and the surrounding community.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Become the transformational leader God has called you to be. At NGU, you will learn how to lead others and make a positive impact in your next career.

  • Purpose

    To develop strong English writing and other English language skills that will prepare you to communicate at a higher level and learn methods and techniques for teaching those skills to high school students and more.

Sample Courses

English Lang Sec Ed Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Composition and Rhetoric
  • Composition and Literature
  • Foundations of Reading
  • Western Civilization to 1715
  • Introduction to Education
English Lang Sec Ed Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Multicultural Literature
  • Human Growth and Development in Education
  • Modern Language
  • British Literature
  • American Literature
English Lang Sec Ed Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Literary Theory and Research
  • Shakespeare’s Tragedies
  • Classroom Management
  • Planning and Assessment
  • Young Adult Literature
English Lang Sec Ed Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Western Civilization Since 1715
  • English Language Elective
  • Reading in the Content Area
  • Directed Student Teaching

Get to Know Our Faculty!

Paul Thompson, Jr., PhD
Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences
Cheryl Collier, PhD
Professor, English
Gregory Bruce, PhD
Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies
Angela Bullard, PhD
Associate Professor, English
Haley Gambrell, MA
Assistant Professor, English
Jenna Garrett, EdD
Professor, English
Lucas Nossaman, PhD
Assistant Professor, English
Rachel M. Roberts, PhD
Department Chair, English
Hiewon Shin, PhD
Professor, English
Becky Thompson, EdD
Professor, English
James Washick, PhD
Professor, English

Have Questions about the English Education Program?

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Rachel M. Roberts, PhD

Department Chair, English
864.977.7074 rachel.roberts@ngu.edu
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