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Bachelor of Arts in English & History Teaching

Department of English

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in English & History Teaching

Department of English

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

On-Campus

Program

128 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tutition

$5,010 Per Semester

Free Books

for All Students

Qualify for Dual Certification to Teach English & History

Gain a marketable advantage as a teaching candidate by qualifying to teach more than one secondary subject. Available only at EKU, the English & History Teaching Major is designed for those who wish to pursue careers in secondary teaching. Students take courses in English, history/social studies, and education, along with a series of Clinical Experiences that provide teaching observation and practice in area schools.

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Career Outlook

Overall employment of kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school teachers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029.

Growth in the state of Kentucky is expected to be faster due to a high number of teacher retirements.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Today’s schools need prepared and flexible educators to provide sustained access to quality education in Kentucky’s communities. The Department of English meets this need through distinct majors that lead to Teacher Certification in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Job Titles Include:

  • English/Language Arts Teacher, grades 8-12
  • Social Studies and/or History Teacher, grades 8-12
  • ESL Teacher
  • Librarian

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Hands-on learning experience at onsite K-12 Model School – practice teaching early and often without leaving campus
  • Student-faculty collaborative opportunities
  • One-on-one mentoring and advising
  • Award winning faculty regarded as experts in their field

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

  • Appalachian Studies
  • Spanish
  • Psychology

View the full list of minors available.

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:

  • African & African American Studies
  • Communication Studies

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Curriculum & Enrollment

All English Teaching Majors are offered in cooperation with the EKU College of Education. Candidates earning a degree that leads to teacher certification must obtain admission to the College of Education and must take the PRAXIS Series (Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers) and PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) exams as a requirement for graduation. Specialty exams are required for each certification area sought, and it may take more than one test date to complete all requirements.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
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FallAugust 1August
SpringDecember 1January
SummerMay 1May

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit any required materials electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

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Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.

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College Enrollment Counselor

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Student Stories & Features

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Kaitlyn Taylor

EKU English Teaching Graduate
Earning this degree aided my career by showing me the types of literature to teach along with how to teach. I have experience not only studying the English content (i.e. grammar, literature, etc.) but also studying specific teaching techniques that I use in my career today. My favorite part of being an EKU student was building connections with peers and professors that I am still in touch with today.
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Kelsey Goode

EKU English and Professional Writing Graduate
I think the most surprising aspect of being an English major is how much that can translate into other career fields. I am a sales Manager for a restoration company, and there are so many qualities that I learned from my time being an English student that I utilize in my career today. Never let a certain stigma keep you from studying something you love, but you will be surprised where it can lead you.
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Darian Bianco

EKU English Literature, BA & Creative Writing, MFA Graduate
The EKU faculty, especially in the English department, are the best part of EKU. They are understanding, kind, hard-working, and are always there to support you when you need them. I look at many of past professors as mentors whom I respect to this day. They always have your back, even once you’re an alumni!

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106 Beckham Hall
Richmond, KY 40475

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