BA in English - Teaching the English Language Arts in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Teaching the English Language Arts (TELA) specialization letter is ideal for undergraduate students across all colleges and majors who aspire to teach or tutor English, covering reading and writing instruction for middle/high schools (public or private), ESL programs (domestic or international), community literacy centers, or similar settings. While TELA doesn't lead directly to licensure, it helps English majors structure the additional coursework required for the College of Education's Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). This specialization remains open to non-English majors and those not seeking licensure.
The English BA program offers a comprehensive exploration of American, British, and Anglophone literature. Students cultivate vital professional competencies, mastering effective communication, analytical thinking, persuasive engagement, and rapid problem-solving. English majors blend core requirements with electives to tailor their academic journey. While upper-level course specialization isn't mandatory, students may focus on specific literary areas or pursue concentrations in American studies, creative writing, professional/technical communication, digital humanities/gaming, environmental humanities, historical literature, social justice, writing studies, English language arts education, or customized options.