Overview

The English - Teacher Education program at Western Illinois University is designed to provide our students with substantial content and pedagogical knowledge—knowledge that will prepare them for a lifelong career in teaching. Our goal is to help students develop habits of critical, reflective, and creative thinking around all areas of English Language Arts and Social Justice Pedagogies.

Learning outcomes

Based on standards established by the National Council for Teachers of English, upon completion of the Teacher Education option of this program, the student will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes literature and multimedia texts, as well as knowledge of the nature of adolescents as readers
demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes language and writing, as well as knowledge of adolescents as language users
plan instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature to promote learning for all students
plan instruction and design assessments for composing texts (i.e., oral, written, and visual) to promote learning for all students
plan, implement, assess, and reflect on research-based instruction that increases motivation and active student engagement, builds sustained learning of English language arts, and responds to diverse students’ context-based needs
demonstrate knowledge of how theories and research about social justice, diversity, equity, student identities, and schools as institutions can enhance students’ opportunities to learn in English Language Arts
be prepared to interact knowledgeably with students, families, and colleagues based on social needs and institutional roles, engage in leadership and/or collaborative roles in English Language Arts professional learning communities, and actively develop as a professional educator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Popular Forms of Literature
Forms of New Media Literature
Poetic Forms
Studies in Medieval British Literature
Shakespeare
Studies in American Poetry
African American Fiction
The Novel in Context
Ethnic Literatures of the United States
Methods for Middle and High School English Language Arts
Creative Uses of Literature for Children and Young Adults
Teaching New Media in Secondary Schools

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macomb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Western is one of just two public institutions in the state that are test-optional in regard to college admissions.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18030 USD / year

≈ 18030 USD / year
Out-of-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year

Living costs

Macomb

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Macomb

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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