Earlier this week, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) officially received the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) approval to offer English Education. UMC will be able to admit students that would like to pursue English Education this coming fall 2020.
The uniqueness of this English Education teacher licensing program is that it incorporates multiculturalism across communication, literature, and composition courses. Rachel McCoppin, Professor of English, provided some examples, “our English Education candidates will obtain skills unique to the humanities, with a strong world literature component that allows students to form and articulate aesthetic judgments on creative works; analyze personal, philosophical, and global issues; and learn about diverse cultural practices.” Study abroad opportunities will also be available to illuminate the importance of multiculturalism and global perspectives in this modern world.”
Upon receiving their BS in English Education, teacher candidates will be prepared to teach communication, literature, and composition to students in grades 5 – 12. The diversity of courses these future teacher candidates can teach in the schools not only create great career opportunities but also help solve schools’ shortage of teachers, especially in our rural communities.
The UMC Teacher Education Unit believes that a strong integration of multiculturalism into the English Education program will pave a trail in the region that is distinct.
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