Creating caring and
competent teachers.

Francis Marion University prepares caring and competent teachers for the 21st century. In conjunction with the School of Education, the Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy provides the knowledge base for students licensing to teach English in the state of South Carolina through the Secondary English Teacher Licensure option. The department supports and encourages the conceptual framework strands in the School of Education: critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection.

Students must schedule a conference with the School of Education to discuss the Professional Education Program and must successfully complete the required English courses and hours for licensure in secondary education by the School of Education.

Requirement Checklist
Licensure Information Sheet
Course Descriptions

Visit the Praxis website for more information about the Praxis tests.

Contact Dr. Matt Nelson for more information about the Secondary English Teacher Licensure option.

Program Benefits

Make a difference in an in-demand field

The ongoing focus on improving education and the urgent need for highly-qualified teachers make this an exciting time to pursue a career in education. FMU offers students the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in English along with secondary (grades 9-12) teacher certification. The English Teacher Certification program provides students the foundation they need to build a career where making a difference in others’ lives happens everyday.

South Carolina Jobs

Alumni teach at such schools as Cheraw HS, Chesterfield HS, Darlington HS, East Clarendon HS, Hartsville HS, Hemingway HS, Johnsonville HS, Lake City HS, Lake Marion HS, Lake View HS, Lamar HS, Latta HS, Manning HS, Marion HS, Mullins HS, South Florence HS, Summerville HS, Sumter HS, West Florence HS, and Wilson HS. Other alumni have gone on to earn graduate degrees and teach at the college level or work as school administrators.

Trained in innovation

Graduates of the FMU English Teacher Certification program are not just teachers; they also are Teacher Leaders who use innovative teaching practices and participate actively in local and national professional organizations.

Produce award-winning educators

Several of our alumni have earned recognition as Teacher of the Year at the school – and district-levels. Two of our graduates have been chosen as South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year.

Course Descriptions

Teacher licensure in English requires the following courses:

See the FMU catalog for more details.

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