The English program offers specializations for students to choose from its major. This specialization focuses on English Teaching (English/Language Arts Certificate).To teach English in middle school or high school, students must complete a bachelor’s degree in that subject. In addition to the classes for the declared major in English, students must complete the core professional education course work with the College of Education to earn teacher certification in that subject. The English major offers a specialization option teaching that coordinates with the teacher certification requirements.