BA English Teacher Education

Course Overview The English Teacher Education program at Illinois State University prepares candidates to become effective and innovative secondary English Language Arts (ELA) instructors. This comprehensive 46-hour major integrates advanced content knowledge with practical, research-backed teaching methods. Students gain invaluable hands-on experience through clinical placements in diverse classroom settings, including the on-campus laboratory school. Key Program Highlights Prepares educators for diverse secondary (9-12) English Language Arts classrooms Blends theoretical foundations with research-supported best practices in pedagogy Extensive clinical experiences at University High School, a premier on-campus laboratory school Placements in a variety of public school settings, including rural, suburban, and urban districts Focus on developing integrated skills for teaching reading, writing, and critical analysis