English Teaching Composite: Writing Emphasis - BA, BS

With its small class sizes and nationally published faculty members, the English Department helps students develop skills in analysis, production, and understanding of texts in the English language. Students learn to write, think, and communicate effectively in a technologically and culturally complex world. Students develop skills in the areas most valued by employers, including critical thinking, teamwork, and oral and written communication, which will prepare them to enter into a wide range of career options.

Because the English Department is home to faculty that are heavily involved in research, students are provided with numerous opportunities to pursue undergraduate research projects and creative projects with individual attention from professors.

Students receive a BS by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages. See Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements for language credit requirements.

English Teaching Composite: Students emphasizing in English teaching prepare to teach secondary level English in the public school system. Students take a wide range of literature, writing, and teaching courses that prepare them to teach language arts in secondary education classrooms.

Writing Emphasis: The creative writing program gives students exposure to poetry, nonfiction, and creative nonfiction writing and then allows them to specialize in their chosen area(s). Through literature and writing courses, students develop critical and cognitive writing skills applicable in numerous professional fields.

• For more information about English Teaching Composite: Writing, see the Department of English website.

• As an English major with an emphasis in English Teaching, you will receive your BA/BS through the Department of English in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

• Teacher licensure is earned through the College of Education and Human Services.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.

• Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

• The highest math requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy (QL) of the student’s choice. course, course,  or course is recommended.

• New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.5 GPA*

  *Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.5 USU cumulative GPA (including courses taken for another USU major); 2.5 career total GPA (including transfer credits) for new transfer students; 2.5 GPA within all English courses (other than course, course, CLEP, AP, etc.).