Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English - Teaching] From Fort Hays State University

Through this concentration, you will build upon your engagement with literature, language and linguistics, and writing, applying your skills to teaching methods through core classes such as Young Adult Literature and Techniques of Teaching English. This program of study provides significant content, theory, and instructional techniques and results in two diplomas: Bachelor of Arts in English and Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education.

Through observing secondary school classes, developing connections with professional educators, exploring learning styles and academic standards for teaching, and preparing lesson plans, students in the Teaching concentration develop relevant skills and approaches that account for diverse learning styles and teaching philosophies. Students will also have the opportunity to team teach in a secondary classroom and present lessons prior to student teaching. By design, these varied and practical experiences ensure preparedness for the capstone semester when Teaching concentration students will work with a teacher in an English classroom.