Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in English Grades 8-12 degree program prepares students to become English teachers at the high school level. You’ll become an expert in writing, reading, speech, literature and pedagogy concepts. These subjects will develop your unique ability to reach and connect with students, passing on your well-rounded knowledge.
English education majors graduate prepared to sit for the necessary Praxis teaching skills tests and to become credentialed high school English teachers in Kentucky and beyond, through courses and experiences in topics such as:
Students in Asbury’s English degree programs get prepared for life. Through on- and off-campus learning experiences, English majors amplify their studies and enhance their resumes in advance of the job search. Experiences like these are catalysts for career development and personal growth.
Since Asbury’s program is clinically-based, English majors gain classroom experience as early at their first year, and can practice their research and writing skills by joining the University newspaper, the Asbury Collegian, or the yearbook staff. Or, collaborate with interdisciplinary and boundary-pushing clubs and organizations, such as the Reader’s Theatre. They also engage in professional development at statewide conferences.
Asbury’s unrivaled global initiatives include opportunities to travel to Oxford, England, for a semester abroad. Additionally, internships and opportunities to serve and work in the surrounding communities ensure English majors at Asbury can benefit their future careers in tangible ways.
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Asbury’s English majors receive the preparation they need to find a rewarding lifelong career. Coursework covers numerous possible career fields, from children’s literature to journalism and media writing. For students interested in teaching, experienced educators are part of the department faculty and promote research that furthers the field.
Internship opportunities for English majors are integrated into the curriculum, allowing students to practice the concepts they have learned and become familiar with their possible work environments. Asbury English majors have completed internships supervised by mentors in all sectors, bolstering their confidence and their resume.
Life at Asbury is based on community. In addition to opportunities to further you academically and professionally, we offer many ways to connect with peers, other English majors and the larger Kentucky community.
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Supporting our students is a dedication that persists throughout campus. Our unrivaled Student Services staff helps you navigate student life, graduation paperwork, financial aid and even more.
Housed under Student Services, the Center for Wholeness and Wellness is a space designed to provide mental wellness services and care for our students. Additionally, English and creative writing majors have access to the Office of Career and Calling, where support is available for resume writing, internship opportunities and career advice.
The Bachelor of Science in English Grades 8-12 requires a total of 124 course credits to graduate. In addition to learning core major topics and essential teaching skills, students in the English Grades 8-12 major program complete clinical experiences that expand their hands-on background in classroom learning and pedagogy.
Along the way, the Teacher Education Program at Asbury ensures you don’t miss anything that you need to apply to further graduate education programs or enter the workforce after graduation.
The Asbury University English and Education departments work cooperatively to ensure that you are proficient in both your subject matter and teaching skills. In addition to the required English classes in literature and writing, you’ll take classes in learning theories, classroom management, methods and materials, writing for teachers and adolescent literature, among others. The capstone of your education will come at the end of your training when you student teach for one semester at a local school.
At Asbury University, you will learn from Christian scholars and published authors who specialize in a wide variety of emphases, including American, British and Victorian literature; 16th, 17th and 18th century literature; Shakespeare; linguistics; creative writing; rhetoric; and composition theory. In and out of the classroom, these dedicated men and women will help you realize your fullest potential—preparing you to have an impact on your career, family and community for Christ and His Kingdom. Nearly all full-time faculty members in the English Department hold earned doctorates. Committed to encouraging and equipping their students, they inspire a friendly community of scholarship among English majors and minors.
When you earn an English Grades 8-12 degree at Asbury, you become a well-rounded, educated individual with unbounded opportunities in various fields of work. Asbury grads have found work using their education in settings such as:
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