English Teaching Degree

Impact Future Generations with a TROY Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in English Education

Prepare to influence future generations as an English teacher in Alabama and beyond with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English/language arts education from 六合宝典. In TROY鈥檚 undergraduate program, you鈥檒l learn how to teach English grammar, literature for young adults, composition and advanced writing to students in grades 6-12. At TROY, you鈥檒l learn at a University founded with the mission of training teachers. As you prepare to become an English and language arts teacher, you鈥檒l benefit from student-teaching field experiences, internships and exceptional instruction. You鈥檒l also develop your own skills in grammar, editing, literature, linguistics, and writing in your courses and by getting involved in The Rubicon, our undergraduate literary publication, and Gamma Beta Phi, the literary honorary society.

鈥淭ROY prepared me to succeed in my career by providing me with excellent professors in the literature department that modeled the attributes necessary for being a successful educator.鈥�

Adrianna Forehand鈥億鈥僓pper School Teacher, Bethel Christian Academy | 2022 graduate, B.S. in English

Help Stem a Critical Shortage by Becoming an English Teacher

In Alabama alone, English/language arts is one subject with high demand in schools but a low supply of teachers. With TROY鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree in English/language arts education, you can help meet a growing need for qualified English/language arts teachers in public, private, and charter schools across Alabama and throughout the region and the nation.

An English Teaching Degree Taught By Expert Educators

As an English major, you鈥檒l be part of two academic families at TROY 鈥� our College of Communication and Fine Arts and our College of Education. Both are led by experienced faculty members who are focused on your success. They鈥檒l help you lay a firm foundation in American and British literature and build on your understanding of the English language through engaging courses and world-class instruction. They鈥檒l also mentor and guide you to also develop into an effective, passionate and impactful English teacher.

Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in English Education Curriculum

While specific courses may vary from year to year, your English education degree coursework may include:

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English/Language Arts Education Program Locations

Get the flexibility you need by taking courses online, in class or through a blend of both. For more information about program availability and delivery call 1-800-414-5756.

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Become a Well-Rounded Educator with the TROY English Teacher Degree

Beyond learning how to teach grammar, literature, composition and advanced writing to students in grades 6-12, you鈥檒l also gain hands-on experience in theatre and journalism so you can teach those areas, too. You鈥檒l do this by being immersed in journalism and the arts, studying everything from performance to production. You鈥檒l gain knowledge and expertise you can share with your future students.

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Careers with the TROY Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in English Education

TROY鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree in English/language arts education will prepare you to teach grades 6-12. Because of the highly valued writing, editing and communication skills you gain through your English degree, you could also work in a wide range of positions in most any industry.

Beyond becoming an English teacher at the middle and high school levels, you can work in a variety of other roles including:

Literacy instructor
ELL teacher
Tutor
Marketing associate
Copywriter
Public relations specialist
Technical writer
Editor

Faculty Profiles

Dr. Theresa M. Johnson

Dr. Johnson teaches Theory and Practice of Composition (undergraduate and graduate), World Literature, Sociolinguistics, Methods and Approaches and the Practicum, as well as serving as the University Supervisor for ELA interns and graduate ALT-A interns. Adviser, English Language Arts majors and TESOL minors. Presenter at numerous regional and state writing workshops and panel discussions. Essays published by Pearson and Alabama English. Past President, Public Relations Officer and Grants and Scholarships for the 六合宝典 Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Sponsor, Pi Lambda Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta. Charter Member, Mortar Board and Alpha Lambda Delta at 六合宝典. Member, Omicron Delta Kappa and Golden Key International Honour Society. Past Executive Board Member, Alabama Association for Developmental Education, affiliate of the National Association for Developmental Education. Member, Association of College English Teachers of Alabama, Alabama Council of Teachers of English, National Council of Teachers of English, and 六合宝典 Council of Teachers of English. Member and Scholarship winner, Delta Kappa Gamma, Recipient of The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, 2013, Advancement of Alabama Literacy Award, 2018, and Recipient of The Faculty-Senate Excellence Award, 2019.

Learn more about our faculty 334-670-3306 tmjohnson@troy.edu

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FAQ About the English Teacher Degree Program

Learn more about the field of English teaching and our program.

How can I become an English teacher?

If you鈥檙e wondering how to become an English teacher, the first step is to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English or a related subject that includes teacher preparation. TROY鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree in English/language arts education will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to become an English teacher and language arts teacher for grades 6-12, including how to teach English grammar, literature for young adults, composition and advanced writing.

What鈥檚 the difference between TROY鈥檚 English major and the English teacher degree?

TROY鈥檚 English major is an ideal program if you want to gain skills that can be used in a wide range of professions, fields and industries. You can choose either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.

The bachelor鈥檚 degree in English/language arts education is a Bachelor of Science degree that is focused on giving you expert preparation to become an English Language Arts teacher, certified by the state of Alabama. No matter which program you choose, the skills you gain are highly valued by today鈥檚 employers across all industries, so you have many career options available to you after graduation.

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六合宝典's English degree provides skills that are highly valued for a range of roles in the public, private, nonprofit, business and government sectors.

What Can You Do with an English Degree?

While some college degrees prepare you for specific job titles and careers, an English degree provides skills that are highly valued for a range of roles in the public, private, nonprofit, business and government sectors.

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