Why Study Language Arts at Madonna University?

• Madonna?s Language Arts program provides prospective K-8 teachers with the practical course work and theoretical framework needed to effectively teach language arts to elementary school students
• Required courses have been carefully selected to ensure students are given the knowledge and skills necessary to meet all program objectives essential to a career teaching language arts
• Madonna?s student teachers and graduates have a reputation for being well-prepared in content-area, knowledge, and instructional skills
• Madonna?s teacher education program is nationally accredited by NCATE (National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education) and has received exemplary ratings from the Michigan Department of Education

You can expect rigorous academic work in the context of a smaller classroom where both classmates and professors know your name. With 150 hours of clinical field experiences as part of the instruction, you will be well prepared for your capstone student teaching experience. Other great opportunities for you are engaging in research with faculty, joining the Society of Future Teachers, and studying abroad.