Major
Secondary Education, English

Secondary Education, English
Flagler College's secondary English program empowers you to earn both an English degree and Secondary English education certification for grades 6-12. Once you finish your coursework and state exams, you'll be eligible for reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsements. And our practicum course will give you real classroom experience in a high-demand field. Read on to learn more.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
At Flagler College, we offer you an individualized education with small classes and caring faculty who are here to mentor and guide you every step of the way.
In our Secondary Education program, we offer professional education and teaching courses to prepare you for a middle or high school English classroom. You'll also get practical, hands-on experience with a practicum course in St. Johns County public schools or other approved districts.
You'll also earn an English degree. Explore British and American literature, literary criticism, short stories, and dramas, and everything from Shakespeare to modern American classics.
Every student at Flagler College also gets a broad-based education with Core, our groundbreaking general education program. At Flagler, we're dedicated to educating the whole person. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students.
Find a list of all your courses and four-year plan below.
Major Coursework Four-Year Career Plan
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News
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Meet our Faculty
Meet our Faculty
Our faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you. Find out who your next mentor might be.

Why Flagler?
Why Flagler?
High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting.
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An exceptional, affordable education
Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost.
Explore options for available financial aid and scholarships to the right.

Career Outcomes
Career Outcomes
A major in Education prepares you for a growing field of career opportunities or graduate studies.
Given the growing public school enrollment numbers and the ever-growing demand for smaller class sizes— the demand for teachers will only increase. You will graduate ready to meet that nationwide need.
But, your opportunities include more than classroom teaching. You'll graduate prepared for a wide variety of careers and options. Read more below.