Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English Language Arts Education in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Virginia Beach United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,362
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Virginia faces a critical shortage of English language arts educators, ranking this specialization among its top 10 teacher shortage areas. Virginia Tech's nationally acclaimed faculty leads a program with outstanding graduate employment outcomes, equipping students for Virginia state certification in Secondary English Language Arts Education (Grades 6-12). These educators specialize in fostering literacy skills encompassing composition, linguistics, and literary analysis. They guide learners in examining diverse cultural perspectives through textual analysis and data interpretation.
Professional Pathways - Secondary English Instructor (Grades 9-12), Junior High English Educator, Instructional Specialist
Personalized Learning Coach, Digital Education Specialist, Student Success Counselor, Teacher Preparation Faculty
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
First-year applicants who have attended high school or have been home-educated outside of the U.S. at any point will need to submit their transcript(s) for review.
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 80 or higher with no subsection score less than 16
IELTS: 6.5 or higher with no sub score below 6.5
The Pearson Tests of English (PTE): 59 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Cambridge Assessment: English score of 176 or higher
SAT: 550 or higher on Evidence-based Reading and Writing
ACT: 24 or higher on English section
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE: A, B, or C, or 6-9 in English First Language or English Language
International Baccalaureate: 5 or higher on English Language and Literature (English A)
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 80 or higher with no subsection score less than 16
IELTS: 6.5 or higher with no sub score below 6.5
The Pearson Tests of English (PTE): 59 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Cambridge Assessment: English score of 176 or higher
SAT: 550 or higher on Evidence-based Reading and Writing
ACT: 24 or higher on English section
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE: A, B, or C, or 6-9 in English First Language or English Language
International Baccalaureate: 5 or higher on English Language and Literature (English A)
Tuition
USD
34,362