English education students combine a major in English literature with professional education certification coursework from the education department. The education courses cover issues such as: technology, methods, assessments, exceptionalities in the classroom and more.

English education program course checklist

Why choose English education at Geneva College?

• Geneva’s program is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and all 50 states offer some form of reciprocity for certification to Geneva graduates.
• Geneva College hosts a chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honors society open to English and Writing majors of high academic standing. 
• Geneva's Test for Teacher Certification (Praxis II-Secondary Content Areas) pass rate is 99 percent, one of the highest college pass rates in the state.
• Tutoring and extensive field experience in local classrooms.    
• Publication opportunities include: The Cabinet, weekly student newspaper; The Genevan, annual yearbook; The Chimes, literary publication.
• Student teaching overseas is available.

Some classes you may take

• British Literature
• Masterpieces of World Literature
• American Literature
• Exceptionality in the Secondary Classroom
• Educational Psychology

What are English education graduates from Geneva doing now?

• Enrolled in graduate programs in English, higher education and library science.
• Working in business and industry.
• Teaching in public and Christian schools in locations such as Moscow, Russia; Virginia; Pennsylvania; and Maryland.