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From Homer and Shakespeare to Toni Morrison and Amanda Gorman, literature and storytelling are fundamental parts of humanity and society. When you earn a Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts for Educators at Oakland University, you will immerse yourself in the study of literary history, theory, writing and teaching to prepare for a rewarding career teaching students the wonders of literature.
We’ve designed an English language arts degree that covers a broad range of literature — from classical mythology to contemporary American literature and everything in between. This rigorous and engaging curriculum will help you pursue state teacher certification at the 5–9 and 7–12 grade bands.
From Homer and Shakespeare to Toni Morrison and Amanda Gorman, literature and storytelling are fundamental parts of humanity and society. When you earn a Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts for Educators at Oakland University, you will immerse yourself in the study of literary history, theory, writing and teaching to prepare for a rewarding career teaching students the wonders of literature.
We’ve designed an English language arts degree that covers a broad range of literature — from classical mythology to contemporary American literature and everything in between. This rigorous and engaging curriculum will help you pursue state teacher certification at the 5–9 and 7–12 grade bands.
Gain the expertise to excel in a teaching career with an English degree program focused on training the next great generation of educators in Michigan and beyond.
Many prospective English majors wonder whether they can find an impactful career with an English degree. The answer is: definitely. In today’s technological and politically divided world, it’s important to appreciate the roles that reading, writing and thinking critically play in making sense of society and interacting with others. As an educator, you’ll help your students navigate the ever-changing world through media literacy and creative problem-solving.
When you earn a degree in English language arts from OU, you can pursue teacher certification in Michigan to teach students at the middle or high school level. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, middle and high school teachers earn an average salary of around $62,000. In addition to this salary, you’ll enjoy knowing that you are teaching the next generation of leaders how to think critically and creatively.
If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in English to increase your career and salary potential or transition into postsecondary teaching, our Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts for Educators will help you create a stable foundation to build upon for decades to come.
Some of the careers you could pursue with an English language arts degree from OU include:
Explore the rich history of global literature while centering the voices that have traditionally been overlooked in education. Your courses in American and British literature will be accompanied by courses on the Indigenous literature of North America, African American literature and postcolonial literature.
You’ll also build a toolkit of theories and unique perspectives from which to approach the study of literature — including gender and sexuality, disability studies and environmental concerns.
Some of the courses you can enjoy as you earn your English language arts degree include:
Not sure if the English language arts degree for educators is right for you? Check out these other undergraduate degree programs at Oakland and contact our admissions team to discuss your options:
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