The faculty in English are committed to preparing students to read critically, think analytically, research thoughtfully, and write well in a variety of contexts. The English curriculum introduces students to major literary movements, current concepts of language and its acquisition, and theories of composition and criticism. Students completing the degree program will have a general command of the discipline and the skills necessary to the discipline. After graduation, they will use these critical skills both within the discipline of English as teachers, editors, writers and researchers, and in other related professional fields. In particular, this dual degree program offers students the opportunity to use this knowledge while also learning the skills to be an excellent teacher for students in secondary education. This dual degree program supports the commitment of the University of Nevada Reno to provide our communities with highly qualified, diverse professional educators.

Why study secondary education and English at the University of Nevada, Reno?

• Success and career workshops: Numerous workshops are offered to help you make the most of your English/education major and plan for the next steps in your career.
• Classroom experience: Get hands-on experience working in the classroom before you even graduate.
• Award-winning faculty: Here, you'll learn from fine faculty, many of whom are winners of national and international awards for teaching and research. At the University of Nevada, Reno, you can even work with faculty on undergraduate research - a great way to build your résumé.

Careers with a degree in secondary education and English

English graduates have gone on go to excel in a wide range of exciting fields, including:

• Law - Forensic linguistics, business, criminal, copyright, international, family, real estate, and politics
• Technology - Software engineering and app development, startups, website development, new media development
• Teaching in secondary education, including teaching English abroad