The English Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree in English education. Graduates are prepared to teach secondary English in middle, junior high, and senior high schools. In the spring of 2003, the National Council of Teachers of English once again granted accreditation to this combined program in the English Language Arts grades 6-12 by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program was also approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in October 2003.

Overview

The English education major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania offers specialized training for students who wish to teach English at the secondary level. It is a challenging major for students who love English and who desire a career teaching English to young people. The career focus of this major creates a strong bond among undergraduate majors and faculty. IUP's reputation in English education is recognized in Pennsylvania and beyond for excellence in preparing teachers for today's classrooms, for future graduate studies, and for a lifelong professional career.