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 NCATE
- 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.
While most college sophomores are still deciding what to major in, Hadley Copeland is already planning her application to medical school next semester. The Topeka, Kansas native is an honor student majoring in biology and minoring in
Home health nurse Taylor (Fries ’16) Hartke says even as a child she was an adventurer. Her dad described her as having “itchy feet.” She didn’t like staying in the same place for long. Her faith was also important, so finding
Exceptional student, athlete plans flexible, disciplined profession.
Aaron Tiffany (Business Administration, '05) isn’t exactly where he thought he'd be after graduation from MNU. Or actually, he is.
"Going in to college I didn't know what I wanted to do. Or that is what I would tell people," Aaron says. "Deep down, however
Kassidy (Ritchel ’14) Chuning worked hard and played hard. During high school, she played basketball and volleyball while maintaining a coveted GPA. Strong family values were woven into the fabric of her childhood.
Some people might say that alum Jason Menard, just 7 years out of MNU, is too young to be a high school assistant principal and athletic director. But those people clearly have not met Jason. Driven is an understatement.