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English Education Concentration
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Choose the English Education concentration if you wish to pursue a career in teaching English language arts. The concentration offers a range of courses in language, literature, writing, and teaching English. With this concentration, you will be eligible for an endorsement from the State of Colorado in teaching English in grades 7 to 12 grade.
To find out what classes you take in this concentration, take a look at the English Education Advising Check Sheet:
Interested in pursuing your M.A. in English Education? Click the button below to explore our graduate program.
Looking for resources and professional development opportunities within our English Ed. community? Tap the button below to explore our new webpage.
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Course Highlights
- E 200: Inquiry-Based Teaching, Learning, and Communicating
- E 322: English Language for Teachers
- E 301: Framing Texts with Critical Theories, Teaching Equity, Justice, Activism
- E 402: Teaching Writing
- E 405: Young Adult Literature
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Center for Educator Preparation
As a special center within the School of Education, we prepare and equip future teachers and principals seeking careers as licensed educators.
Interested in community engagement? Apply for an internship at the Community Literacy Center and facilitate literacy opportunities that invite community members to engage in supportive writing spaces.
Make friends and create community! Connect with English majors through Inklings, our student-run English social club.
Career Paths
What can I do with this major?
Students who have chosen to major in English Education have pursued careers in secondary education, curriculum development, education-based nonprofits, human resources, and more.
Alumni have also been admitted to MA and PhD programs specializing in equity, social justice, and higher education leadership.
What Are Students Saying?
“I attribute much of my success to my writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills, which were honed during my time at CSU.”
~ Molly Valenta, BA English: English Education
“Those who understand how language works can learn just about anything – can adapt to just about anything. With an English degree, you are given access to history, philosophy, psychology, thoughtful analysis, creative and critical thinking. It gives you the foundation to truly do anything to which you set your mind.”
~Chris Hardy, BA English: English Education
“As an Afro-American woman, I appreciate the English Education program's focus on creating equitable and inclusive settings within the content and classrooms of our courses. I am confident in my ability to conduct my future classrooms with compassion and grace and have the resources to educate and inspire the world's future leaders holistically. I am seen, heard, valued, and equipped to do the same for my students. ”
~ Marquite Woods, BA English: English Education