English Teaching

A Love for Language

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in English Teaching is designed for students who want to hone their English skills and pass on their love for the English language.

At Olivet, students in the English teaching program take course in the School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences, making it an integrated major. In addition to literature and writing curriculum, students take two courses in fostering literacy. Students in the English teaching program take courses in the School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences, making it an integrated major.

The Department of English works in cooperation with the School of Education to meet the requirements for licensure for the State of Illinois. In addition to field experiences within the classroom, students will complete a professional semester while student teaching.

Teacher education program approved by the State of Illinois.

By the Numbers:

Education at Olivet

98%
pass rate for seniors on edTPA license
100%
of faculty members have taught in PK-12 classrooms
2017
first graduates from new special education teacher training program
16
education majors, minors and concentrations
English Teaching Careers

Teachers (U.S. and abroad), administrators, college professors, administrators in education

Specialized Education

From Art to Special Ed, Olivet students choose their area of focus, and spend valuable time as student and with students.

Math in Life

Many elementary, middle school and high school students say that math courses are their most difficult. Olivet math education grads excel in introducing students to the joys of learning.

Mentors and Professors

At Olivet, the classes are kept smaller, to ensure every student experience the one-on-one relationship with their academic mentors.

Tomorrow’s Educators

The School of Education strives for responsiveness in keeping its programs current. Within the last three years, the Early Childhood, Elementary Education and Middle Grades programs have been revised to meet licensing and hiring requirements. The newest program is the Special Education Teacher Training Program with the first graduates in the Class of 2017.

Special Education Teacher Training Program

Licensure

Olivet Nazarene University’s Teacher Education Program is a recognized education preparation program by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board (SEPLB). Each teaching program that is offered at Olivet has been individually approved for licensure, meaning that when a teaching candidate graduates with a teaching degree they will also have earned an Illinois Professional Educators License. The School of Education continues to update existing programs to meet and exceed the Illinois State Board of Education standards and is aligned with the top educational preparation standards in the nation.

Education with a Christian Purpose

The best way to see if Olivet is a good fit for you is to visit the campus. We offer unique, customized visit days every weekday, and special Purple & Gold days, too, where you can get up close at all things ONU.

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