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If you're passionate about the English language and aspire to inspire future generations, launch your teaching journey at Purdue University Northwest. Our English bachelor's program with a teaching concentration equips you to educate in public schools. This program blends general education, College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences core classes, and specialized English courses. The teaching-focused curriculum, developed with the School of Education and Counseling, provides comprehensive preparation for your teaching career.
Begin by mapping your path in our first-year experience course. You'll collaborate closely with dedicated faculty mentors and expand your professional circle through alumni and community connections. Our updated curriculum highlights hands-on, project-based learning through group activities and practical assignments.
PNW's English Teaching graduates enter the workforce fully prepared for classroom roles.
Through partnerships between English faculty and the School of Education and Counseling, students develop strong literary and writing foundations while gaining valuable classroom experience to excel in educational careers.
Applicants must have official high school transcript(s) or GED test score report.
Test scores: Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) - 79 or higher; IELTS with a score of at least 6.5 or higher; British O-Level English Language Exam with a Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of GCE/GCSE/IGCSE. PNW Undergraduate Admissions accepts a 100-110 Duolingo English Test score band.