Overview

Why Is Teaching English Important?

As someone who is planning to teach the English language to others, you need to understand the importance of the study. In fact, you will be doing more than teaching someone a language. Most likely, your students will already be fluent in English but looking for a more in-depth vision of what the English language holds. You might focus on playwriting, poetry, speaking, writing, reading, and a variety of other specifics regarding English. As your students learn literacy, you will shape the futures of many in the next generation.

Career

With an English Teacher Education progamme from Governors State University, you may seek employment in a wide variety of fields, including writing, editing, publishing, and public relations, to name just a few.

If you wish to teach English at the secondary level, you may pursue the certificate in English education (24 credit hours) after completing your bachelor’s degree coursework. Many graduates also go on to pursue graduate study and teach at the college level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Humanities (English, Foreign Language, History and/or Philosophy)

Fine Arts (Art, Music, and/or Theater)

Non-Western/Third World Cultures

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until April 1st or until the first year class is filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 1222 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have graduated or will graduate from high school with a minimum 2.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
GPA, GPA in college prep courses, the strength of curriculum, standardized test scores (ACT/SAT), Personal letter of application, writing sample, student’s demonstrated interest, letters of recommendation (counselor, teacher, community leader, etc.), class rank, subject test scores (AP/IB), extracurricular activities (clubs, student government, athletics, employment, etc.)

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

10740 USD / year

≈ 10740 USD / year
Out-of-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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