BA English (English Education Option)
Arts and Humanities

BA English
(English Education Option)

At OPSU, the English Education program is your gateway to the world of teaching language, literature, creative writing, and effective communication. It prepares aspiring educators for careers in English instruction.

Prepare to inspire future generations through language, literature, and effective communication with OPSU's English Education program. Our curriculum equips aspiring educators with the knowledge and teaching skills required to excel in English instruction. Whether you aspire to teach English in secondary schools or pursue an education-related career, you'll find affordable excellence as your foundation for success. Join the Aggie Family and embark on a journey where tradition meets tomorrow in the field of English education.

Program Contact

Tito Aznar

Department Chair

580-349-1418

HMH 312

Program type

In-Person

College

College of Arts & Education

Format

16-weeks

Your Path to Shaping the Next Generation

Empower Through Learning

Guide students to find their voice and reach their potential. English educators create classrooms where curiosity, growth, and confidence thrive.

Teach with Purpose

Make a lasting impact in your community. English educators shape young minds while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

Lead the Next Generation

Your classroom is more than a place to teach. It's a space to mentor, motivate, and empower students to reach their full potential.

Serve Your Calling

English education at OPSU is about more than a job. It is about using your skills to educate, inspire, and make a real difference in the lives of students.

Exploring
Careers in English Education

An English Education degree from OPSU prepares you to educate, inspire, and lead. While many graduates go on to teach in K–12 classrooms, your skills in communication, literacy, and leadership open doors to a variety of education-related careers that make a real impact.

  • Middle or High School English Teacher
  • Curriculum Specialist/ Instructional Coordinator
  • Education Consultant
  • Literacy Coach
  • Educational Content Developer
  • After-School Program Coordinator
  • Adult Education Instructor/ ESL Teacher

Cashing in on an English Degree

A degree in English Education pays off in more ways than one. Graduates enter a stable, rewarding field where their communication skills and passion for teaching open doors to meaningful and well-compensated careers.

Middle or High School English Teacher

Typically makes

$58,935

Curriculum Specialist/Instructional Coordinator

Typically makes

$75,500

Education Consultant

Typically makes

$111,100

Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist

Typically makes

$72,000

Educational Content Developer

Typically makes

$88,455

After-School Program Coordinator

Typically makes

$45,000

Adult Education/ESL Instructor

Typically makes

$59,950

Take the Next Step

Turn your passion for teaching into a lifelong impact. At Oklahoma Panhandle State University, you will gain the knowledge, confidence, and classroom experience to lead with purpose. Apply today and take the first step toward shaping the future through education.