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What You’ll Learn
How do you get 16-year-olds interested in the works of famous authors of the past? Sure they can identify with the star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, but what about King Hrothgar, the protagonist in the classic epic Beowulf?
Your degree in English education will allow you to teach grades 9-12. As an English teacher, you’ll help your students understand literary classics and show them how to effectively put their ideas on paper.
What will I study as an English education major?
At JCSU, our English education program will give you the opportunity to expand your library with everything from classic American novels, to an array of literature from around the world.
You’ll take a variety of English courses that include poetry, fiction and drama from:
- American
- Britain
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
- South and North America
Your courses in education and psychology will also give you the skills to teach a diverse classroom with students of different learning abilities and backgrounds. These classes will help you be a more effective teacher when you communicate with each individual student.
Popular classes in the English education program
Course |
Description |
|---|---|
| ENG 429 The Teaching of English | Learn how to teach language, literature and writing to students in grades 7-12. |
| ENG 338 Literature and Media for Adolescents | Study the literature and media written for young people. |
| PSY 237 Psychology of Adolescence | Explore the psychology behind the behaviors that arise from the problems of adjusting from childhood to maturity. |
| EDU 230 Exploring Teaching as a Career | Explore the field of education as a career, including issues and trends in today's education system. |
Where will I study English education?
A majority of your education will come from local classrooms in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. From urban settings to the suburbs, you’ll develop a better understanding of the education system, as well as the diverse students who make up today’s classrooms.
At JCSU, all of your classes will feature a variety of technologies that are becoming more common in today’s classrooms. You’ll learn the most effective ways of using smart boards and laptops to make your daily lessons interesting and relevant for your students.
What will I learn outside the English education program?
JCSU is a private liberal arts university. What this means to you is that your education will broadly cover all areas of study. The diversity of your classes will help you look at “the big picture” in any career you choose.
- Classes in computer science and communication arts will give you a definite advantage in the job market and workplace.
- Taking several foreign language classes will help you interact with a global community that is getting smaller each day.
- By taking math and science classes, you’ll have a better understanding of the world around you.
- Health and physical education courses give you the knowledge to cope with everyday stress and lead a better, longer life.
Having a college education will give you the tools to succeed in life. Having a liberal arts education will give you the opportunity to take your success further.