What sort of teaching experience or training can I get through the graduate programs in English?
There are a number of ways to obtain teaching experience and training in various areas, including: Course Work: We offer three classes in pedagogy: ENG 271 Theories of Creativity and the Teaching of Creative Writing, offered in the spring; ENG 272 Theories and Strategies of Teaching Writing, which focuses on composition and is offered in the fall; and ENG 286 Teaching English as a Second Language, offered in the spring. ENG 271 and ENG 272 both require a practicum. The ENG 271 practicum partners with the Community Teaching Project, which places MFA (and interested MA) students in local community centers, youth programs, libraries, and retirement homes, where they teach creative writing. In ENG 272, the practicum is typically in a local community college classroom as a teaching assistant. Many of our alums have utilized connections made during these practicum experiences when job hunting after graduation. Graduate Assistantships: You can apply for a graduate assistantship in the composi
