Overview

The English concentration in the Liberal Studies major prepares students for certification as early childhood or elementary education teachers. Students take additional courses in creative writing, reading culture, and rhetoric.

The Liberal Studies major helps students develop key skills and knowledge they will need in their future classrooms and on the exams they must pass to obtain teacher certification. Because the Liberal Studies major is explicitly geared toward future teachers, only students majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education may complete it; students who are not admitted by CARE after completing 60 credits will need to change majors. The concentrations simplify the process of doing so; students in the English concentration can transition easily into the English major.

Overview

Liberal studies at Eastern Connecticut State University encompasses a broad exploration of social sciences, natural sciences, humanities and the arts to help students become well-rounded, qualified teachers in early childhood and elementary education settings. As a student in this unique, interdisciplinary major, you will synthesize your learning to serve you as an educator. In addition, you will learn to communicate effectively and improve your critical thinking skills.

The Liberal Studies major at Eastern is offered exclusively to students who are preparing to become elementary or early childhood educators. Students may complete the undergraduate education program or enroll in the Early Start master’s degree program to earn their certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Literary Criticism
Survey of American Literature
Physical Sciences
Arts in Context
US History
Genetics and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National Early Action Deadline. Applications received after the Early Action deadline will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windham, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 113 other Bachelors in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official secondary school transcript indicating courses completed with all grades

Official college transcript(s) from all previously attended universities

Proof of English Proficiency.

Copy of your passport.

Bank Statement and Affidavit or financial guarantee.

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

10498 USD / year

≈ 10498 USD / year
Out-of-State

10498 USD / year

≈ 10498 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6998 USD / year

≈ 6998 USD / year

Living costs

Windham

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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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

Windham

Funding

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