Teaching English Language Arts Grades 7-12 (Minor)
Minor
Teaching English language arts grades 7-12 minor at CMU
Inspire middle and high school students through the power of literature, language and writing. A teaching English language arts grades 7-12 minor will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to engage diverse learners and create dynamic classroom environments.
Program Snapshot
Why teach English language arts in grades 7-12?
As a student in our English education program, you’ll join a supportive community of future educators and faculty mentors who help you grow through coursework, field experiences and professional development.
In our program, you'll:
- Design engaging and inclusive English language arts curricula.
- Create lesson plans that meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Implement a culturally responsive approach to teaching literature and writing.
Courses include Young Adult Literature, African American Literature, LGBTQ Literature, Creative Writing and Teaching Literature in Secondary Schools, preparing you to lead an engaging English classroom.
With 60+ hours of classroom experience before student teaching, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Work directly with students: Support middle and high school readers in local classrooms.
- Co-teach and collaborate: Partner with experienced teachers to design and deliver lessons.
- Lead small group discussions: Help students analyze and interpret literature.
- Provide writing support: Offer virtual feedback to middle and high school students.
- Refine your teaching skills: Design and record lessons for feedback or online instruction.
Completing the B.S. in Secondary Education with a teaching English language arts grades 7-12 minor qualifies you for recommendation to the Michigan State Board of Education for a Secondary Standard Certificate.
What sets our teaching English language arts grades 7-12 minor apart?
In CMU’s English education program, you can:
- Learn from award-winning faculty: Study with published authors and experienced educators.
- Expand your network: Join the National Council of Teachers of English student organization.
- Showcase your work: Present original research at state or national conferences.
- Publish your writing: Submit poetry, fiction or nonfiction to Central Review, our literary journal.
- Gain professional experience: Work as a Writing Consultant in our Writing Center while building your resume.
Support for your journey as an English student
From scholarships to student groups we offer resources to help you thrive. English majors planning to teach can apply for dedicated scholarships. Join Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society, and explore opportunities to teach English abroad in countries like India, France and the Slovak Republic.
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