Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English and Language Arts Education
Jackson, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 750 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English and Language Arts Education at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, develops skills in language and literature to prepare you to teach grades 4–12. You'll study grammar, literature, communication, analytical and creative writing, and assessment, and learn cross-cultural, inclusive teaching methods. Faculty are current and former educators; small class sizes provide personalized learning. Expect off-campus field experiences, student teaching in final semester, and an option to earn a Lutheran Teacher Diploma.
Career Outcomes: You'll be prepared for roles such as English teacher (grades 4–12), language arts teacher, literacy coach, instructional coordinator, tutor, materials writer.
Develop students' skills and appreciation for language and literature as an ELA teacher.
You can be an English teacher
Pass on your strong understanding of reading and writing to 4th-12th grade students. Empower students with essential comprehension and analysis tools to utilize in ELA courses and other school subjects. Learn to introduce different teaching practices to meet the needs of a cross-cultural classroom.
This ELA teacher degree will advance your knowledge and skills within grammar, literature, and communication to serve as an expert resource to your students. Dive into analytical and creative writing to enhance your own abilities and to understand how to effectively assess and provide feedback to students. Learn to utilize traditional and innovative practices to create inclusive learning spaces for every student.
What to Expect
- Professors are current and former educators
- Low student-to-faculty ratio for more personalized learning
- Participate in off-campus field experiences in local schools
- Student teaching is completed in your final semester
- Option to earn a Lutheran Teacher Diploma to teach in Lutheran schools
English and Literature Major Courses
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal communication
- Advanced public speaking
- Journalism
- Intro to English Studies
- Art of the Personal Essay
- Best Practices in Engaging Adolescents in Literacy
- English Grammar & Usage
- American Literature: Beginnings to 1865
- American Lit: 1865 to Present
- British Literature: Beginnings to Early 1700’s
- British Literature: Late 1700’s to Present
- Early World Literature
- History of the English Language
- Shakespeare
- Literary Criticism
- Teaching Writing: Grades 4-12
- Curriculum & Methods of Teaching English – Secondary


