Bachelor of English, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

The English, Secondary Education at East Carolina University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Greenville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of English, Secondary Education

Do you have dreams of empowering generations of high school English students? Would you like to join an active group of students who care about literature and writing?

Our students graduate with two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in English education and a Bachelor of Arts in English. They begin their school experiences in the sophomore year, allowing them significant time in a variety of high school classrooms before they begin a full-time internship in the second half of the senior year. Our focus on technology allows us to produce teachers with 21st-century skills to meet the needs of the modern ninth- to 12th-grade student.

As a result, the English education major at ECU attracts people who want to focus their cognitive, social and emotional gifts on helping students successfully understand themselves and others through trans-literacy: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and working with multiple tools and technological platforms.

Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosures for Enrolled and Prospective Students

ECU degree programs satisfy the professional licensure and/or certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for these exams. However, requirements in other states may be different.

If you are considering a degree program that may, would, could or potentially lead to a professional license and/or certification, please note that at this time ECU may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets requirements outside of North Carolina. Prior to enrolling in a degree program, please discuss this important topic with your program of interest.

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Program Coordinator: Todd Finley (132 Ragsdale Hall; 252-328-6695; [email protected])

A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required for admission to the English, Secondary Education, BS program. Majors must have a minimum grade of C (2.0) in EDTC 4001; EDUC 4400 or PSYC 4305; ENED 2123, ENED 3018, ENED 3815, ENED 4010, ENED 4323, ENED 4960; ENGL 2000, LING 2700, LING 2710, ENGL 3000, ENGL 3010, ENGL 3020; PSYC 1000 or PSYC 1060; PSYC 2777; READ 3990 or READ 5317; and SPED 4010. For information about NC teacher licensure requirements see Licensure.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education and special requirements for licensure, including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

ENGL 2000 - Interpreting Literature

PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology OR
PSYC 1060 - Honors Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 2777 - Ethnocultural Psychology

2. Core - 51 s.h.

(Exclusive of the required written communication general education competency area course - ENGL 1100 or ENGL 2201.)

ENED 3018 - Introduction to the High School English Curriculum
ENED 3815 - Composition Instruction in Grades 9-12
ENED 4010 - Assessment, Management and Instruction in High School English
ENED 4323 - The Teaching of English in High School
ENED 4960 - Literature for High School
ENGL 3000 - History of British Literature to 1700
ENGL 3010 - History of British Literature, 1700-1900
ENGL 3020 - History of American Literature to 1900
LING 2700 - Introduction to Language Studies
LING 2710 - English Grammar

Choose 3 s.h. from:

ENGL 3070 - Shakespeare: The Histories
ENGL 3080 - Shakespeare: The Comedies
ENGL 3090 - Shakespeare: The Tragedies

Choose 3 s.h. from:

ENGL 2400 - World Literature in English
ENGL 3240 - US Latinx Literature
ENGL 3250 - Native American Literatures
ENGL 3260 - History of African American Literature
ENGL 3300 - Women and Literature
ENGL 4340 - Ethnic American Literature

Choose 3 s.h. from:

CLAS 1500 - Classical Mythology
CLAS 2000 - Introduction to Classics (Humanities)
CLAS 2220 - Great Works of Ancient Literature I: Greece
CLAS 2500 - Greek Tragedy in Translation
ENGL 3460 - Topics in Literature and Mythology
ENGL 3600 - Classics from Homer to Dante

Additional requirements:

Choose 6 s.h. from any 4000- or 5000-level literature course, excluding ; , ; ,
Choose 6 s.h. from any ENGL courses 2000 or above.

3. Professional courses - 21-22 s.h.

EDTC 4001 - Technology in Education
EDUC 3200 - Foundations of American Education
ENED 2123 - Early Experiences for the Prospective Teacher
ENED 4324 - Internship in English
ENED 4325 - Internship Seminar: Issues in English Secondary Education

READ 3990 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas in the Secondary School OR
READ 5317 - Adolescent Literacy in the Content Areas

SPED 4010 - Effective Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms

4. General electives to complete requirements for graduation.

For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of English, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

Entry Requirements

Please select one of the following:

First-Year University Student/Freshman
Less than 24 hours of completed college-level coursework

Official academic records from all secondary schools attended
- These records must be sent directly from the school or an official school representative.

College or University Transfer Students
24 or more hours of completed university-level coursework

All official third-level transcripts
- Transcripts from U.S. colleges or universities (if applicable)
- An official course-by-course evaluation of university-level courses taken outside the U.S. (if applicable).
  - We accept evaluations from agencies that are members of NACES. We have online portals for electronic receipt of the completed evaluation from the following agencies:
    - SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
    - World Education Services (WES)
    - International Education Evaluations (IEE)

or ECU Language Academy (ECULA).

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of English, Secondary Education

Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Ed
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Ed

Career Opportunities

ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

NC Tower

This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

Self-employed;
Work for the federal government, including the military: or
Work outside of North Carolina.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

Degree-specific internships

For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of English, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Bachelor of English, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

Completed online application – ECU Application, CFNC, or Common App
Nonrefundable $75 application fee
Official high school transcript including senior year courses in progress and current grade point average

Note: Please use your full legal name and the same email address throughout the admissions process. If you applied via CFNC or Common App, create an account to view your application status.

Bachelor of English, Secondary Education at East Carolina University

East Carolina University

United States of America, Greenville