Overview
The Secondary Education English degree will provide students who are preparing for the education profession with a high-quality academic setting and field based experience. Educators will obtain a clear understanding of student need, instructional approaches, content knowledge, continued professional growth, and a commitment to creating a learning environment for all 6-12 students. The degree is designed to assist in meeting the criteria to become a 6-12 classroom English/Language Arts teacher.
For students acquiring their first bachelor degree in an education program, they will need to complete or have the equivalent of the following coursework associated with the licensure area they are seeking in addition to the education coursework for the program. In addition, they will need one mathematics course, one psychology course, and one science course with a lab.
The Ottawa University teacher education program is state approved in Arizona and Kansas and is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The requirements outlined here meet licensure standards for the states of Arizona and Kansas. Completion of this program does not guarantee licensure or certification in other states.