Overview

Whether your passion lies in Literature, Rhetoric & Writing, Creative Writing, English Education, or other specialties in the discipline, we'll help you hone the key skills—persuasive writing, deep reading, critical thinking, and clear speaking—that are essential to professional success and informed citizenship in today's world.

The Bachelor of Science in English Education (B.S.Ed.) degree from the West Chester University is accredited by NCATE, and prepares students to become certified middle- and high-school English teachers. Get Involved: Poetry Center Two student literary journals (Daedalus and Literati) English Club English Alumni organization Sigma Tau Delta English honor society National Council of Teachers in English (NCTE).

Highlights

Our students have many opportunities to apply their classroom knowledge to pre-professional and professional environments. Through student teaching, undergraduate research, and internships, students learn how to transfer their critical thinking, information literacy, and written and oral communication skills to the workforce.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing and Teaching Writing Secondary English

Teaching English in Secondary Schools

Conventions of Reading and Writing

Histories and Texts

Theory, Meaning, Value

Black Critical Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy.

Complete the application for admission.

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year
Out-of-State

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3997 USD / year

≈ 3997 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Highlights

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

West Chester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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