The Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching at Boise State University is designed for aspiring educators passionate about fostering essential literacy skills in secondary school students. In a world increasingly reliant on effective communication, this undergraduate degree equips you with the pedagogical content knowledge to teach reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and representing. You will explore theories of language acquisition and literary studies, preparing you to address the diverse needs of multilingual learners and students with exceptional needs. This programme is ideal for those who wish to inspire a lifelong love of language and literature.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over four years, integrating foundational university courses with core education and English Language Arts teaching requirements. You will gain practical experience through supervised teaching placements, including EDCI 401 and EDCI 485, and learn to develop and adapt curriculum using current methodologies in areas like teaching writers and assessing readers. You will graduate with the skills to create engaging English Language Arts classrooms and a professional vision grounded in scholarship and theory, ready for a rewarding career as a certified English teacher.