The Secondary Education Language, Literature and Writing program at Eastern Michigan University offers undergraduate programs that lead to state endorsements. Our graduates find jobs as classroom teachers.
Undergraduate Programs
The Secondary Education Language, Literature and Writing programs include a BS in Secondary Education Language, Literature and Writing or a Secondary Education Language, Literature and Writing minor. Along with the liberal arts requirements, the major program leads to teacher certification (BA).
Secondary Education Language, Literature and Writing [BA]
The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Language, Literature and Writing Major provides a comprehensive foundation in language, literature, writing content, and teaching when combined with the professional course sequence for certification through the College of Education.
What You Will Learn
You will learn researched-based approaches to teaching reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing to middle school and high school students. You will read and write in a range of literary, academic, and professional genres; read, reflect on, and engage in ways of teaching; develop formative and summative assessments; participate in field experiences. You can participate in professional conferences sponsored by the Eastern Michigan Writing Project, such as “EdCamp” and “Literacy for Life.”
Opportunities
Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, qualifies you for recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Standard Certificate endorsement in English (BA). As a student in this program you may seek advising, apply for scholarships, and participate in activities in the Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education, home of the professional teaching course.
Read about the curriculum and course information.