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Preparation + opportunity = success

That's the DSU equation. We're a four-year university with nationally recognized programs, cutting-edge facilities, and the brightest thinkers. But we're also a tight-knit, inclusive community. Small class sizes mean hands-on training and individualized attention. All this with an affordable, public school price that's among the best values in the region.

Majors & Degrees

English: English Education (BS)

The Language of Life

Do you love reading, writing, and discussing works of literature? Share your passion by earning a degree in English Education from a talented, diverse, and experience group of faculty committed to student success.

Study literature and culture in Britain, America, and beyond, while using electives to take special topics classes tailored to your interests, such as graphic communication, creative writing, or public speaking.

While an English Education degree will set you up for a role in the classroom, the strong communication skills you develop from it will make you an attractive employee to companies and organizations across industries.

Viana Mote English Education graduate

Dynamic Alumni

“I knew I wanted to teach, so DSU was the obvious choice for me. I was drawn to DSU’s history as a school for teacher education, and I loved the small campus. I also appreciated the technology emphasis at DSU; because technology is such a big part of our world and the world our children will inherit, I feel that we are doing learners a disservice if we don’t equip them with technology literary skills.” - Vianna Mote, BS ’20, MS ’22. “

Viana Mote: From One Madison To Another

Opportunities Outside the Classroom

  • Write for the Trojan Times (DSU’s print and online newspaper)
  • Open mic events
  • Write for New Tricks Literary Magazine
  • English Club/Sigma Tau Delta – The honors English society on campus
  • Teachers of Tomorrow (TOTS)
  • Paid positions with the Writing Center

Potential careers

With 100% placement, an English Education degree will set you up for a successful career in whatever industry you choose with your skills in composition, literary criticism, and content creation.

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