Bachelor of Science - Education - Secondary Education - English

Husson University offers three choices of concentrations for those wishing to pursue a career in secondary education: English, Physical Science, and Life Science. Graduates earning the BS in one of these programs may choose to teach in middle and high school settings, in either the public or private sector. Along with diverse coursework, these programs integrate substantial experiential learning through clinical, practicum, and student teaching placements in a variety of classrooms. The Husson University School of Education realizes that the teaching profession needs leaders who are committed to influencing the future one student at a time.

The Secondary English Teacher Education concentration prepares graduates for grades 6-12 language arts teaching certification. Students learn and apply best practices for instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Through varied contexts, students explore how to use language arts components for an array of purposes and audiences. Coursework combines a broad array of language arts courses with liberal arts and professional education courses. Teachers of English are in a unique position to help young people understand language usage, enjoy diverse literature genres, use writing as a vehicle for response and self-expression, and research to satisfy a thirst for knowledge.