ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION prepares you to share your love of the English language and literature with diverse students while ensuring they develop literacy skills necessary for all aspects of life.
About the Program
“There’s something different about MNU teachers,” is something we hear a lot about our graduates. We think it’s equal parts preparation and quality students! You’ll learn innovative techniques and the latest technology to prepare you to teach and motivate 21st-century learners.
You will be immersed in courses in creative writing, American literature, British literature, world literature, Shakespeare, and literary criticism.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
While you’re here, you can join the Educators Rising program, for great networking opportunities as well as training and preparation for the job search. And based on your academic achievements, you can also participate in our chapters of the Gamma Chi and Pi Lambda Theta honor societies.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
- We are accredited by CAEP
- There is a separate application and admission process
- Recent graduates scored a 93% pass rate for their content areas of the PRAXIS exam
- Our courses include bridge courses, allowing students to begin graduate level work in special education, technology, and English language learning (ELL)
YOU ARE PREPARED
As a graduate, you will complete all Kansas requirements for teacher certification. Our faculty will also help you find out how to become certified in other states, and many are similar to Kansas requirements.
Your Future
Careers
Touching every aspect of English language arts education, you could become a:
- School Teacher
- Children’s Ministry
- Corporate Trainer
- Textbook & Technology Sales
- Curriculum Designer
- Life Coach
Employers & Internships
Some of our recent English Language Arts Education grads have landed jobs at:
- Tate Publishing
- Barkley
- Fire Engine Design
Related Majors
Other majors you may also be interested in learning more about:
You Can Succeed Here
Pioneer alumni are working in industries and cities around the world. During their time at MNU, they developed the skills and knowledge to succeed. Transformed by Christ to serve others – that’s real success.