English Education
Students wishing to teach English in the public high schools should pursue the following course of study, working carefully with advisors in the English department as well as in the Education department to make sure that they are fulfilling all state requirements.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with English Education bachelor degrees include English language and literature teacher, writer, librarian, public relations specialist, editor, content manager, and much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with English Education degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Postsecondary English language and literature teacher: $82,680
- Writer and editor: $78,950
- Technical writer: $81,470
- Public relations specialist: $73,250
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s English Education program?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Patricia Fecher using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, click the button below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Students wishing to teach English in the public high schools should pursue the following course of study, working carefully with advisors in the English department as well as in the Education department to make sure that they are fulfilling all state requirements.
Some of the top jobs for those with English Education bachelor degrees include english language and literature teacher, writer, librarian, public relations specialist, editor, content manager, and much more.
Major Requirements
The English/Education major consists of 79-81 credits and is distributed as follows:
Content Course Requirements
30 credits
| ENG 3020 Modernist Literature (3) | ENG 3740 Literature of Shakespeare (3) |
| ENG 3201 Business Writing (3) | ENG 3920 Victorian Literature: Social Justice & Industry in the 19th Century (3) |
| ENG 3220 Advanced Grammar (3) | ENG 4550 Senior Seminar in Literary Studies (3) |
| ENG 3530 The Literature of Slave Narratives (3) | LAN 3200 Introduction to Linguistics (3) |
| ENG 3730 Literature of Medieval England (3) | Select one additional course from the list of Global Perspectives Electives (3) |
English Electives
6 credits
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
| ENG 3420 Women’s Literature (3) | ENG 3500 African American Literature (3) |
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
| ENG 3210 Technical Writing (3) | ENG 3030 Contemporary Literature (3) |
| ENG 3710 Literature of Chaucer (3) |
Foreign Language Requirement
12-14 credits
Teacher Professional Licensure
37 credits
Students must earn a final grade of C or better in all courses with an EDU or SPE prefix.
| EDU 1420 Field Experience I (1) | EDU 4070 Professional Orientation (2) |
| EDU 2000 Human Growth & Development (3) | EDU 4110 Methods for English (3) or EDU 4470 Middle Grade Methods (3) |
| EDU 2400 Instructional Technology (2) | EDU 4190 Seminar in Positive Behavior Development (3) |
| EDU 2420 Field Experience II (1) | EDU 4200 Reading & Writing in the Content Areas (6-8, 9-12) (3) |
| EDU 2510 Foundations of Education (3) | *EDU 4210 Student Teaching (10) |
| EDU 3300 Educational Psychology (3) | EDU 4500 Seminar in Education (2) |
| EDU 3420 Field Experience III (1) | SPE 2550 Educating Diverse Populations (3) |
Licensure Testing Requirements
0 credits
| ETS Praxis I Core Academic Skills Test for Educators or requisite ACT/SAT passing scores (test codes: 5713, 5723, 5733, or combined test code: 5752) | ETS Performance Assessment (PPAT) |
| Praxis II, Secondary Education English (test code: 5038) |
*A final grade of B or better is required in this course to apply for a North Carolina Teacher License
NC State Board of Education Complaint Process
The North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of noncompliance regarding specific laws and rules. Complaints may address Educator Preparation Program requirements set forth in Article 15(D) of Chapter 115C. The SBE does not have jurisdiction over complaints related to contractual arrangements with an EPP, commercial issues, obtaining a higher grade or credit for training, or seeking reinstatement to an EPP. All complaints filed with the SBE must be in writing. A person or entity may file a written complaint with SBE by filling out a complaint form and submitting online and/or mailing or faxing a hard copy to the address on the form.
Contact
Patricia Fecher, Ed.D.
