BA in Secondary English Education in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky

The Secondary English Education Program prepares you to instruct students in grades 8-12, developing essential abilities in reading, composition, oral communication, digital literacy, and literary analysis. You'll gain expertise in creating dynamic classroom settings and crafting impactful learning opportunities that inspire young adults to think critically, read effectively, and communicate proficiently. Our curriculum emphasizes practical application through direct experience in public school classrooms. As you study language arts and literacy, you'll engage with real students while completing coursework carefully designed to enhance your teaching of literature, composition, rhetoric, linguistics, ESL education, special education strategies, and instructional technology. The program blends time-honored techniques with innovative teaching methodologies, enabling you to apply this knowledge flexibly to ensure every student achieves success during and beyond their high school years.