English for Secondary Certification
English for Secondary Certification Program Highlights
- Develop a background in literature and language, as well as strong skills in classroom management and knowledge of educational philosophy.
- Have a “home base” in the English department, while receiving advisement and mentorship in both the English and education departments.
- Student teach your senior year, and receive preparation and guidance from education professionals.
- Join Sigma Tau Delta, Fontbonne’s chapter of the national English honor society.
- Fontbonne University meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
What to expect in this major
- Year 1: During your first year as a Fontbonne student, you’ll build a multi-faceted understanding of the language arts.
- Years 2 and 3: You’ll combine academic and professional knowledge with increasing sophistication.
- Year 4: During your last year, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice as you complete your original research or writing project in Senior Synthesis as an English major and embark upon student teaching.
English for Secondary Certification Career Opportunities
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Questions? Contact our Office of Admission: 314-889-1400 or 1-800-205-5862 | fbyou@fontbonne.edu