Bachelor of Science in English Education

Do you love reading and discussing literature? Do you enjoy writing and understanding the English language? Are you passionate about teaching and working with young adults? Become an English teacher and share your passions with others.

SBU's English education major will equip you with an in-depth study of literature, writing, and language, combined with excellent training for teaching at the high school level, preparing you for leadership in a 21st-century language arts classroom.

Graduates from SBU's English education degree are serving as secondary school teachers across Missouri and the U.S., are teaching abroad, and are teaching English as a foreign language. Becoming an English teacher with an education from SBU will open the door to many opportunities for you!

The SBU Advantage

• Classroom field experiences start as early as your freshman year and culminate in a semester-long student teaching experience your senior year, providing valuable real-world experiences and networking opportunities.
• Learn from highly qualified and dedicated faculty in both the division of language and communication and the division of education.
• Discuss topics within language and literature from the perspective of Christian beliefs and values.
• Benefit from faculty connections — Our English education majors are highly sought after the following graduation due to SBU's connections with numerous secondary schools.

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university offering more than 100 areas of academic study at undergraduate and graduate levels throughout four physical campuses in Bolivar, Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield, Mo., plus an online campus.

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university with:

• More than 100 areas of academic study on undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels;
• Faculty who are passionate about you, your education, and your future success;
• Global service and mission projects to share your faith and develop as a servant leader;
• Vibrant campus life within a close-knit community for getting involved and developing lifelong friendships; and
• Five campuses throughout the southwest and south central Missouri. The 152-acre main campus is in Bolivar, Mo., population 10,300 about 25 minutes north of Springfield, Mo. Additional campuses are in Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield, Mo., and Online.

Liberal arts schools provide both breadth and depth. Breadth is offered across the curriculum with coursework in the arts, sciences, and humanities, with the goal of preparing students for life. Depth is provided through the major, which focuses on preparation for work in a specific field. In a Christian liberal arts education, the Christian lens is the primary lens for learning. Breadth and depth in a Christian liberal arts setting also mean a focus on critical thinking so that non-Christian perspectives are examined (but not endorsed) and students are prepared to serve in secular careers and in service to Christ.