Turn your interest in English into a career with Southern New Hampshire University’s English teacher education degree program. Students complete New Hampshire certification requirements to teach English in junior high, middle and high schools. (New Hampshire teacher certification is reciprocal in most states.)
We emphasize real-world experience at SNHU. Here you won’t have to wait until senior year to get into a classroom. Our students begin working – not just observing -- in real classrooms first semester, freshman year.
The program provides the prospective English teacher with a broad and integrated liberal arts background, a concentrated study of English literature and language, and the techniques, knowledge and experience to help middle, junior and senior high school students develop to their highest potential.
Program Highlights
- Begin getting field experience first semester, freshman year.
- Become qualified for career opportunities at the middle and high school levels.
- Choose to earn a dual certification in special education and increase your career opportunities.
- Create e-portfolios that will help you with student teaching and your job search.
Award-Winning Faculty
Our faculty have experience teaching children and remain current in their fields. They are members of state education committees, winners of national awards and your biggest supporters.
Career Outlook
The outlook for education jobs in the years ahead looks promising for graduates; many veteran teachers approaching retirement will drive demand for new teachers over the next decade.
University Accreditation
SNHU is a fully accredited university. Access our list of accreditations. More...
