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To earn your English Secondary Education BA at UNC, you’ll complete 46-55 credits of English major coursework plus 33 credits of Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP) requirements, depending on your chosen concentration. Total degree: 121-124 credits.

• English Language and Literature Concentration: 55 credits of English coursework with advanced literary theory, plus teacher licensure for grades 6-12

• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education Concentration: 46 credits of English coursework plus 21-credit CLD endorsement for working with multilingual learners

• Special Education Concentration: 52 credits of English coursework plus 18-credit Special Education minor to support exceptional learners

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• English Minor

Study literature, language and ideas across time and cultures. This 18-credit minor strengthens your ability to think critically, write clearly and understand the human experience.

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 This plan is a recommended schedule to complete this bachelor’s degree in 4 years. Courses are subject to availability. Students must consult with their major advisor to receive information on any additional graduation requirements and course sequence guidance. 

• English Language and Literature Concentration – Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)

• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Concentration – Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)

• Special Education Concentration – Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)

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Ready to inspire the next generation of readers and writers? This concentration provides the deepest dive into English content, preparing you to teach everything from Shakespeare to contemporary young adult literature.

Study classic and contemporary literature, advanced literary theory and criticism, grammar and linguistics and writing. Complete 55 credits of English coursework alongside your teaching preparation, gaining expertise in both content and pedagogy through classroom observations and student teaching.

You’ll learn to:

• Analyze literature through multiple lenses and approaches
• Teach writing from foundational grammar to advanced composition
• Design curriculum that connects classic texts to modern student experiences
• Create inclusive classrooms that celebrate diverse voices and perspectives

Perfect for students who love literature and want to share that passion while making texts accessible and relevant to all learners.

Teaching License: English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)

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• English Secondary Education BA – CLD Education Concentration

Want to ensure every student succeeds, regardless of their language background? This concentration combines English teaching with specialized training in multilingual education and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Complete 46 credits of English coursework plus a 21-credit CLD endorsement including linguistics, ESL methods and multilingual education philosophy. Gain hands-on experience through a specialized CLD practicum alongside your student teaching, learning to support English learners while teaching grade-level content.

You’ll learn to:

• Adapt literature and writing instruction for multilingual learners
• Understand language acquisition and how it impacts learning
• Design culturally sustaining curriculum that values all students’ backgrounds
• Use ESL strategies to make complex texts accessible to diverse learners

Teaching License: English Language Arts (Grades 6-12) with CLD Endorsement

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• English Secondary Education BA – Special Education Concentration

Committed to seeing every student access the power of literature and writing? This concentration prepares you to teach English to students with diverse learning needs, from dyslexia to autism to emotional disabilities.

Complete 52 credits of English coursework plus an 18-credit Special Education minor. Learn to adapt curriculum, modify assessments, and use assistive technologies while maintaining high expectations. Your coursework includes behavioral support strategies and specialized instruction methods alongside traditional English pedagogy.

You’ll learn to:

• Modify literature discussions and writing assignments for diverse learners
• Use assistive technology to support reading and writing development
• Implement IEP accommodations in English Language Arts settings
• Create inclusive classrooms where all students can engage with assigned texts

Teaching License: English Language Arts (Grades 6-12) with Special Education preparation