B.A. in English – Secondary English Education
Lead from the Classroom
Take your first step toward a fulfilling career in teaching. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in English—Secondary English Education will prepare you to teach at the middle or high school level. Learn practical skills in English composition, literature, language and adolescent development—all from a Christian worldview.
JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER
Teach in public, private and Christian education as a professional educator.
GAIN LICENSURE
Teach in the Commonwealth of Virginia and reciprocal states.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field. Meet the faculty.
The School of Education’s educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts and Science’s interdisciplinary studies program are awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, to 12/31/2023.
On completing the B.A. in English—Secondary English Education you will be able to:
- Learn how to manage your classroom effectively.
- Understand technology used by educators.
- Develop curriculum fundamentals.
Career Opportunities:
- Teaching
- Missions
- Education tutoring & consulting
Admission requirements vary based on the stage you’re at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Program Type | Tuition |
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On-Campus Student
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Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
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RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
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Student Fees
Fee | Amount | Description |
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
| $50 | One-time fee, nonrefundable |
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) | $150
| Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
Graduation Fee(On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) | $60 | One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
University Services Fee(On-Campus Students) | $700/semester | Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
Late Payment | $100/Session | Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
Course Fees | Varies, | Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Program Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
On-Campus Student
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|
Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
|
|
RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
|
Student Fees
Fee | Amount | Description |
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
| $50 | One-time fee, nonrefundable |
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) | $150
| Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
Graduation Fee(On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) | $60 | One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
University Services Fee(On-Campus Students) | $750/semester | Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
Late Payment | $100/Session | Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
Course Fees | Varies, | Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
Requirements
Majors seeking initial licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement in Secondary English Education need to complete the following English and communications courses. Students will also need to be formally admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program and therefore complete UIS 200—Orientation to Teaching and pass the Praxis I (Reading, Writing, Mathematics) Examination, preferably during their freshman year. Before being admitted for student teaching, teaching candidates should complete the required education courses and all required major courses, maintain a minimum of 2.7 GPA cumulatively and in the major, and take and pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) and Praxis Test: English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge (Test Code 0041). Students should meet with an academic advisor once per semester to stay on track with licensure program requirements.