Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in English Literature program is designed to provide its majors with a general knowledge of the history of English and American literature and specific knowledge of selected authors, periods, and genres. Students will acquire skills and practice in written and oral communication, critical thinking about literary and other texts, and grammar and linguistics relevant to primary and secondary teaching. Students will gain a critical appreciation for literature and recognize the broad value of literature and its potential to expand students' perspectives and transform their visions of the world.

Prospective students should have some previous college experience.

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English is a program for students who are preparing for a teaching career in grades K-8, inclusive of elementary and middle school, and who are seeking initial teacher certification or licensure. This program is offered both online and on the main campus and requires a minimum of 24 credits in the content area. In the English emphasis, the program covers the comprehensive English education for elementary students, including analysis of world and American literature, grammar, linguistics, as well as literary criticism and analysis.

Prospective students should have some previous college experience.

Student applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval.

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English is a degree program for students who are preparing for a teaching career in grades 7-12, inclusive of middle and high school, and who are seeking initial teacher certification or licensure. This program is offered both online and on the main campus and requires a minimum of 24 credits in the content area. In the English emphasis, the program examines methods of teaching English in secondary schools, and surveys a comprehensive range of English subject matter, including English literature from the Old English Period through Enlightenment, including Shakespeare; American literature from Colonial Age to Romanticism; 19th and 20th century British and American novels; and English language, grammar and linguistics.
Prospective students should have some previous college experience.
Student applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval.

Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation).
An increasing number of residents and immigrants who need to learn or improve their English skills will fuel an enormous need for more and more qualified teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
This high-demand degree program is designed for certified teachers or administrators with an interest in teaching ESL students in the classroom or serving as a district ESL coordinator.
Courses in this regionally accredited program are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of linguistics, second language acquisition, and curriculum development. The curriculum covers the foundations of instruction for English language learners and the best-practice methods of teaching English and grammar to speakers of other languages. Courses include an in-depth examination of English linguistics, teaching in a pluralistic society, language and reading acquisition, and curriculum development and assessment.
Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program, but particularly in a TESOL practicum that guides students through observational and practice-based experiences.
Graduates of the program are prepared to become leaders in the ESL/TESOL initiatives districts must undertake in an ever-increasing climate of student diversity.