English Education
General Planning Tips
- Start early: Planning ahead allows you to study abroad while staying on track for graduation. You can complete KU Core and even some teacher education requirements abroad.
Eligibility: The minimum eligibility requirements are the completion of one semester on campus and a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Identify potential recommenders early on who can speak to your academic potential as well as your ability to be successful abroad. Most applications require two recommendations.
Global Culture Goal of KU Core: Any study abroad program can fulfill this requirement through co-completion of UNIV 342 (online, asynchronous, and tuition-free) during your time abroad. If you haven’t completed this goal yet, plan to do so while abroad.
Other KU Core requirements: You may also complete additional Core goals by selecting courses that transfer as approved KU Core or Core 34 equivalents. Be sure to check the correct list for your catalog year.
Short-term programs: Winter break, spring break, and summer area great time to complete the Global Culture Goal, other KU Core requirements, or major electives. Several summer programs also offer short-term teaching experiences abroad.
Semester programs: Take a combination of KU Core and English content courses abroad. Approved teacher education courses are also available on a limited basis at the University of Leeds in England and at the University of Wollongong and Macquarie University in Australia. If you wish to take teacher ed courses abroad, early planning with your academic advisor starting your freshman year is essential and you’ll want to take them in conjunction with Core and/or content area courses.
- Some requirements must be completed at KU including most Special Education (SPED) courses (based on U.S. law) and student teaching semesters.
- Program application deadlines(may vary by program):
- Spring: October 1
- Summer: February 15
- Fall: March 1
When To Go
Freshman & Sophomore
- Meet with your academic advisor during your first semester to map out a 4-year degree plan based on your study abroad timing and duration preferences.
- Begin researching programs by visiting the Study Abroad Info Center in 105 Lippincott Hall.
- Some freshman and sophomore level English and Core courses that are commonly offered abroad include: ENGL 312, ENGL 314, ENGL 332, biology, general psychology, sociology, calculus, U.S. history.
- There are also several universities where you can take pre-professional teacher education requirements such as C&T 100, C&T 235, ELPS 250, and EPSY 306 including the University of Leeds in England and University of Wollongong and Macquarie University in Australia.
Junior
- Take teacher education courses in Australia such as C&T 331, EPSY 306, and EPSY 480 at the University of Wollongong or Macquarie University.
- Because approved teacher education courses are limited, be sure to save some of your KU Core and English content courses to take during this term as well.
- There is some degree of flexibility with your course sequencing during this time. If you need an education class (C&T, ELPS, EPSY, SPED) that is not available through your study abroad program and only offered at KU during the semester you are abroad, the School of Education & Human Sciences may be able to work with you to arrange access to the course via Canvas, Teams, or Zoom.
Senior
- Senior year is not a good time to study abroad for English Education students because of your student teaching requirements.
Courses and Credit
- English faculty and Education faculty have already pre-approved a number of English and education courses abroad. To see available pre-approved courses, visit the Course Equivalency Database.
- If you want to take a class/classes that have not been pre-approved, complete the credit approval process.
Recommended Programs
Programs Offering Core Courses
Korea University - South Korea
Recommended Timing: Summer - after freshman or sophomore year
Sample Courses: Intro to Sociology, Intro to Psychology, General Biology I, Calculus I
University of Newcastle - Australia
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - sophomore year
Sample Courses: Calculus I, Foundations of Psychology, Intro to Physical Geography, Intro to Sociology
Programs Offering English Content Courses
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - sophomore year
Sample Courses: ENGL 302, ENGL 322, ENGL 385, ENGL 387
University College Cork - Ireland
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - freshman year OR Either semester - sophomore year
Sample Courses: ENGL 203, ENGL 312, American literature, Shakespeare
University of East Anglia - England
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - sophomore year
Sample Courses: American literature, British literature, Shakespeare, writing
University of Leicester - England
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - sophomore year
Sample Courses: ENGL 312, ENGL 314, ENGL 332, American History 1607-1877, American History 1877-Present, Evolution of the Earth's System, PSYC 104
Programs Offering Teacher Education Courses
Recommended Timing: Sophomore year
Sample Fall Courses: C&T 235 & EPSY 480, Core and content courses Sample Spring Courses: C&T 235 & ELPS 250, Core and content courses
University of Wollongong - Australia
Recommended Timing: Sophomore or junior year
Sample Fall Courses: C&T 100, C&T 235, C&T 250, C&T 331, Core and content courses Sample Spring Courses: EPSY 306 & EPSY 480, Core and content courses
Macquarie University - Australia
Recommended Timing: Junior year
Sample Courses: C&T 331 & EPSY 306, Core and content courses
Faculty-Led and/or Teaching Experience Programs
Education Majors: A Cross - Cultural Experience in Carpi - Italy (Summer)
Teaching English in Korea - South Korea (Summer)
Summer Global Internships-Multiple locations (Summer)
Travel Writing in Costa Rica - Costa Rica (Winter Break)