About the Program
Inspire the next generation through literature, writing, and language. English Education prepares you to become a middle or high school English teacher with both theory and hands-on classroom experience, leading to a single-subject credential.
The Polytechnic Experience
Understand language acquisition methods and student literacy nuances. Gain practical experience in lesson planning and student engagement, along with knowledge of writing, grammar, and literature needed to become a successful educator. Graduate ready to enter a credential program with confidence, creativity, and the skills to make an impact in the classroom.
Career Outcomes
Courses
Cal Poly Pomona’s English Education option in the Bachelor of Arts in English prepares students to enter single subject credential programs and become English teachers at the secondary level. The curriculum is distinct from the Literary Studies option in that it features pedagogy, linguistics, and literacy courses that will better prepare you for a career as a middle school or high school English teacher.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Shana Y. Wang Scholarship
The Shana Y. Wang Scholarship honors the memory of a Cal Poly Pomona English student dedicated to teaching and community service. Housed in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, it supports English majors or M.A. in English students who plan careers in education.
Teaching Credentials and Master's Degrees
What’s the difference?
The credential is a one-year postgraduate program that certifies you to teach in middle school and high school in public schools in California. You will take courses on literacy, pedagogy, assessment, classroom management and subject-specific teaching methods. If you want to teach in high school, you need this credential. There are two master's degrees you might be considering. A...