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Bachelor of Science in English - Secondary Teaching

University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus

USA,South Dakota

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 12,942/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 20

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, South Dakota

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1862

Total Students: 9,464 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in English - Secondary Teaching

Program Overview

As an English major at USD, you will advance your critical thinking and writing skills as you enrich your life during college and beyond. English majors benefit from learning experiences that cultivate an appreciation of literature, an understanding of historical and cultural movements, and a grounding in "human literacy" invaluable in the digital age. At USD, English majors can explore many areas of interest, such as composition, professional writing, creative writing, gender studies, and literary criticism, as well as the historical fields of English and American Literature. These courses and extracurricular offerings provide a strong foundation for work in a wide range of professions. Our graduates have gained employment in publishing, advertising, education, and the non-profit sector. Other graduates have on to further study in medical and law school and graduate studies in English.

English - Secondary Teaching

This specialization prepares English students to teach in a secondary education setting, such as at a private school, that does not require special certification.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 20

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,942 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus

CAD 10,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 71
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 48.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 64.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.