Sep 06, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

English, B.S.


Graduates of the English programs will have a strong background in composition, literature and languages.  Students learn to use computer applications to study and create a wide variety of text types. 

With this degree, graduates have diverse opportunities in the job market. They can pursue roles such as writers and publishing managers in software companies, newspapers, publishing firms, multimedia outlets, and any organization with a public presence. This broad skill set opens up various career paths beyond teaching, offering flexibility and versatility in the professional landscape.

Students can choose the English Education specialization are prepared to teach composition, literature, and speech in secondary schools.  In addition to gaining skills and knowledge in composition, literature, and language, students learn to use computer applications to study and create a wide variety of text types.  All DSU teacher education graduates complete a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement program.

Location(s): Madison Main Campus

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System-wide General Education Requirement (30 Credits)


Majors taking the English Education Specialization must take ART 121, ENGL 210, INED 211, CMST 101 and HIST 151 or HIST 152 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement.  Students should complete professional education coursework concurrently with general education and content major coursework.

Major Core (45 Credits)


Choose Education Specialization or additional credits of electives


English Education Specialization (45 Credits)


Professional Education Component (35 credits)


Additional Electives (45 Credits)