Why English Education at Hofstra
- Students connect with a large network of cooperating teachers and Hofstra alumni.
- Hofstra faculty work closely with state and national professional organizations.
- Faculty includes authors of award-winning curriculum guides on the Great Irish Famine, New York, and slavery.
- The Office of Field Placement, the Center for Career Design and Development, and the Office of Certification and Educational Support Services all provide extensive resources to students.
Careers in English Education
By studying literature, English majors develop their abilities to read, interpret, think, and write. They expand their intellectual, imaginative, social, cultural, and ethical perspectives, as well as enrich their lives. The skills that students acquire are useful for anyone living in a complex modern society. They are particularly useful for anyone intending to enter a profession in which mastery of language is important, along with an ability to analyze, interpret, write, and explain. In fact, most English majors do go into such professions as teaching (at all levels), publishing, law, journalism, writing, advertising, communications, public relations, management, and government.
Programs
English Education, MSEd
This 37-semester hour program blends on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings and leads to New York State initial teacher certification in secondary English language arts, grades 7-12. Literacy, multicultural education, and information technology are integrated throughout the curriculum, and the program culminates in full-time student teaching. This program requires the successful completion of an undergraduate degree in English (or its equivalent), with a minimum of 36 credits completed in the content area.
English Education, MA
This 33-semester hour program leads to professional certification for teachers who possess certification in English, grades 7-12, or initial certification in English language arts. It provides advanced study in the curriculum, pedagogy, and content of English language arts. Individuals may also select concentrated studies in middle-level grades 5-6, gifted education, or bilingual education certification extensions.
English Education, BA
Courses in this program lead toward New York State initial teacher certification in English, grades 7-12. Secondary education programs are designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. Literacy, multicultural education, and information technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program.
Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate
An Advanced Certificate is also available in secondary education for students seeking certification in grades 7 to 12, who possess an advanced degree in a related content area.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if the Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science in Education (MSEd) program is right for me?
- The Master of Arts program leads to professional certification for teachers who possess certification in English 7-12 or initial certification in English language arts. Essentially, the M.A. program is for teachers who already possess teacher certification and would like advanced study in the curriculum, pedagogy, and content of English language arts and/or would like to concentrate their studies in middle-level grades 5-6, gifted education, or bilingual education certification extensions.
The Master of Science in Education program leads to New York State initial teacher certification in secondary English language arts, grades 7-12. Essentially, this program is for individuals who are seeking certification in English Education. It requires the successful completion of an undergraduate degree in English (or its equivalent), with a minimum of 36 credits completed in the content area. - Who do I contact for more information?
- To learn more about Hofstra's programs in English Education, please contact:
Victor Jaccarino
Adjunct Instructor of Teaching, Learning and Technology
Phone: 516-463-5768
Email: Victor.Jaccarino@Hofstra.edu
Important Links
Other Important Links
- Hofstra’s English Department
- Hofstra’s Office of Graduate Admissions
- Hofstra’s Office of Field Placement
- Hofstra’s Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
- Hofstra’s Office of Undergraduate Admission
- Hofstra’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office
- Hofstra’s Student Financial Services
