Overview

Through collaborative relationships with our local school districts, you will gain valuable hands-on experience and learn from expert teachers while honing your own teaching practice.

The Secondary Education - English curriculum at the University of Maryland emphasizes active student engagement and equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the diverse needs of learners in today's classrooms.

Key Features

Practical Experience: Immerse yourself in the life of a teacher through close observation of expert teachers and hands-on teaching opportunities.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain expertise in teaching English through a wide array of culturally diverse young adult literature
Double Major: Earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a double major in English and English Education, providing a strong foundation in both subject matter content and pedagogy.
Certification Preparation: Meet the teaching certification requirements for the State of Maryland and most other states, ensuring eligibility for a wide range of teaching opportunities upon graduation.

Career Options

Our program prepares you to be a Secondary English Language Arts Teacher in the classroom. Additional and future options might include:

Curriculum Developers for educational organizations and publishing companies
Education Consultants for government agencies and non-profit organizations
Literacy Coaches or Specialists in school districts and educational institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adolescent Development
Cognitive and Motivational Literacy Content
Historical and Philosophical Perspectives on Education
Literature for Adolescents
Teaching Writing
Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education: English
Digital Learning Tools and Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature Secondary Education View 943 other Bachelors in Secondary Education in United States

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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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120

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application. As part of the application you will be required to submit: an essay an activities and awards list or resume, and a nonrefundable fee of $75.
Two letters of recommendation are required: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.
Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses internal results for grades 9-12. Transcripts must be sent in the native language, along with the certified English translation.
If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed along with a third-party academic evaluation.
Optional: official standardized test scores
If you are applying as an international applicant, you must provide proof of English proficiency.

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

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Secondary Education - English.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Key Features

Career Options

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

College Park

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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