BA in English Education in Peoria United States | Bradley University

The English education program equips you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator's License in Secondary Education, specializing in English language arts.

Starting in your first year, you'll engage in classroom field experiences, followed by more advanced placements during your sophomore and junior years. These progressive opportunities lead to your culminating student teaching experience in senior year. Throughout this journey, Bradley's faculty and supervising teachers serve as dedicated mentors. You'll also collaborate with English department professors who provide comprehensive training in language, literature, and composition.

Our teacher education department holds accreditation from both the Illinois State Board of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, along with membership in the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The secondary education program has earned national recognition from prestigious organizations including the National Council for the Social Studies, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Science Teachers Association, and National Council of Teachers of English.