The English Education degree gives students crucial insights into teaching English in grades 6-12 in Utah public and private schools. Students build on a foundation of rigorous theory and practice to develop pedagogical skills and subject area expertise for effective teaching of English. In addition to a range of literature and writing courses, students complete methods courses that focus on specific strategies to teach the four Utah State Core strands: reading, writing, speaking/listening, and language. Additional training for students in the English Education degree program includes topics such as educational psychology, multicultural instruction, effective classroom management, and curriculum development and assessment. <h2>Matriculation Requirements</h2> <div><span>Secondary Education Matriculation Requirements</span></div> <ol> <li>ENGL and MATH QL courses must have a grade C or higher.</li> <li>GPA of 3.0 or higher with no grade lower than a C in content area courses.</li> <li>Completion of all General Education requirements and 70% of content area courses.</li> <li>Pass LiveScan Criminal Background Check.</li> </ol>