Gulf Coast State College | English Teacher Education Option, AA

Program Snapshot

Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)

Total Credit Hours60

Average Time to Complete2 yrs.

Academic PathwaySocial, Behavioral, Education

AdvisorAmanda Manning
Instructional Coordinator for Education Programs
850.769.1551 ext. 2869
amanning3@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantMs. Jody Walton
210 Social Sciences Building
850.872.3825
jwalton1@gulfcoast.edu

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English Teacher Education Option, AA

The purpose of the English transfer track is to prepare you for entry into upper‐division studies in English. A Bachelor of Arts in English will prepare you for further studies in English, writing, and literature as well as other graduate programs, including law and graduate business school. As Rachel Reiser, assistant dean at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, observes, businesses want workers who have not only technical knowledge but also “the ability to think, the ability to write, the ability to understand the cultural or historical context of whatever business decision they’re making."

A Bachelor of Arts in English can also pave the way for careers in journalism, public relations, and other fields that require communications skills. The English transfer track also enables you to enter English education programs and become certified to teach English on the middle school and high school levels.

English Teacher Course Requirements

Communications Area

English I & II

Humanities Area

Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature

Mathematics Area

Select 6 hours from a list of Math Courses

Natural Sciences Area

Physical Science
Biological Science

Social Sciences Area

Behavioral Sciences
History
Government

Major Courses

Public Speaking
Teaching Courses
Electives

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with a English Teacher Education Degree?

In this field, people find careers as:

Elementary English Teacher
High School English Teacher
English Tutor
English Teacher Mentor

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
University of North Florida
Florida State University
University of South Florida
University of Central Florida

Douglas Wells, Ph.D.

"The Division of Language and Literature English professors at Gulf Coast State College are experts in providing students with compositional proficiency, literary analysis techniques, and critical thinking skills. The faculty’s commitment to student success is emphasized by their classroom teaching methods which nurture students’ enthusiasm for learning. " – English Professor

Who is Eligible for the English Teacher Education Program?

If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?

You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.