Welcome to the Bachelor of Science English - Secondary English Teacher Licensure

The Secondary English Teacher Licensure Concentration in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences in English are offered through the College of Liberal Arts at MTSU. The Teaching Licensure concentration is for students who plan to teach English in grades 6-12. This concentration is combined with a minor in Secondary Education and includes a two-semester classroom-based residency. Students wishing licensure to teach in the State of Tennessee must also complete the Secondary Education Minor. In addition, students must choose a second minor. Recommended minors for English majors include Anthropology, Foreign Languages, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Theatre, Film Studies, Writing, and Women's and Gender Studies, but students may choose any minor from those listed under the B.A. requirements.

Career Path

Degrees in English increase opportunities for success in a constantly changing job market. An emphasis on clear and logical communication prepares students for a wide range of occupations, rather than emphasizing one or two vocational tracks. Students in the program have gone on to such positions as Advertising/public relations executive Content manager, Creative writer, Director/support staff for non-profit organizations, Editor, Lawyer (after law school), Librarian, Manager, Professional/technical writer, Public servant, Publisher, Researcher.