English/Language Arts Education

Bachelor’s

100%

Graduates employed last 11 yrs

Average major class size

725+

Clinical hours during program

Meet a critical need for English/Language Arts teachers

If you have a love for works like The Great Gatsby, A Raisin in the Sun, or Their Eyes Were Watching God, the Bachelor of Science with a major in English/language arts education at Trine University can help you share that love while making a difference in the lives of middle and high school students.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s most recent Occupational Outlook Handbook, “From 2014 to 2024, a significant number of older teachers will reach retirement age. Their retirement will create job openings for new teachers.”

The degree: Classroom readiness on day one

The Bachelor of Science with a major in English/language arts education seeks to provide, upon graduation, highly effective practitioners prepared to teach English and language arts in a grade 5-12 setting.

Trine University offers special education licensure programs for preschool through 12th grade, allowing certain secondary education programs, like English/language arts, to add special education licensure to an existing content area within their four-year degree program at Trine. If you are interested in pursuing special education licensure, talk to your faculty advisor.

The experience: Strong English foundation with extensive classroom time

The Bachelor of Science with a major in English/language arts education at Trine University includes courses in composition, literature, creative writing, reading, mythology and communication. The Franks School of Education program includes rigorous learning experiences guided by faculty in both the arts and sciences as well as in the school of education.

The result: Be highly prepared for your teaching career

Graduates from the Franks School of Education have demonstrated high levels of success, including:

100 percent of recently surveyed principal employers indicated the Franks School of Education provided teacher training that was relevant, effective, and improved P-12 student learning.
100 percent of recently surveyed principal employers shared that Trine teacher graduates are more prepared in comparison to other teacher education programs.

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Flexible field experiences and student teaching placements

Area school districts where students participate in field experiences and student teaching include, though are not limited to:

Bronson Community Schools (Michigan)
Coldwater Community Schools (Michigan)
Sturgis Community Schools (Michigan)
MSD of Steuben County Schools (Indiana)
Prairie Heights Community Schools (Indiana)
Hamilton Community Schools (Indiana)
Fremont Community Schools (Indiana)
Fort Wayne Community Schools (Indiana)
Garrett, Keyser Butler Community Schools (Indiana)
DeKalb County Central United School District (Indiana)
DeKalb Eastern Community Schools (Indiana)
Quincy Community Schools (Michigan)
Edgerton Local School District (Ohio)
Edon-Northwest Local School District (Ohio)
Central Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
East Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
West Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
Lakeland Community Schools (Indiana)

Careers

With a degree in elementary education, you have many opportunities for rewarding careers and advanced studies.

Explore the Possibilities:

Teacher
Grade–level or content department chair
Building principal
Assistant superintendent
Superintendent
Curriculum director
Child care worker
Coach
Publications adviser (yearbooks, newspaper, etc.)
Athletic director
Community agency director
Counselor
Graduate student

Cost and Investment

Information about tuition can be found at Cost and Investment.

Program Information

Degree

BS in English/Language Arts Education

Program Feature

Dual Licensure

Duration

120 hours

Level

Undergraduate

Campus Location

Angola, IN

School/College

Franks School of Education

Madison Hagaman at the Acropolis in Athens during her study abroad

Scholarship expands horizons for Trine student, future pupils

May 29, 2025

Trine University’s Madison Hagaman is broadening her horizons and those of her future students, thanks in part to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.

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Trine crowns Homecoming royalty

October 8, 2024

Trine University recognized its 2024 Homecoming court as well as its king and queen during the annual Thunderstruck Pep Rally in the MTI Center on Sept. 27.

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Trine student Madison Kickbush announced as national scholarship recipient

September 12, 2024

Sixty-seven students across the nation were recently selected to receive scholarships from Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor Society. One of those scholarship winners is Trine University’s Madison Kickbush.

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