1. Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas
Ashley Drude
Future English Teacher

2. High School Preparation
No real preparation is necessary other than meeting basic entry requirements
It does look good to have taken part in Ready, Set, Teach!

3. Admission Requirements
All new undergraduate admission applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee of $45.
Successfully complete the recommended or advanced high school program or complete the portion of the program that was available to them; or
Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent in content and rigor to the recommended or advanced high school program at a high school that is exempt from offering such programs; or
Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the SAT or ACT assessment
SAT – 1500 out of 2400 (this score requirement includes writing)
ACT – 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science
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4. Major/Minor
In order to become an English teacher at SFA, students must major in English with a concentration in Secondary Education
Students will prepare for certification tests (TExES content area test and PPR) in classes

5. Course Work Requirements--Major

6. Course Work Requirements- Minor

7. Cost Per Semester Entire 4 Years Tuition & Fees: $4,500
Housing: $3,750
Meal plan: $1,596
Books & Supplies: $500
Total: $10, 346
Tuition & Fees: $36,000
Housing: $30,000
Meal plan: $12,768
Books & Supplies: $4,000
Total: $82,768
Lumberjack Village

8. Career Options
Besides being an English teacher, some one with this degree can:
Work in medical or law offices
Take on government positions
Become a technical writer
Go to Grad School and become a librarian

9. Why Attend? Reasonably Priced Strong Sense of School Spirit
Beautiful Campus
Huge Selection of Student Activities
Reasonably Priced
Located in the heart of historic Nacogdoches
Strong Sense of School Spirit
Small Class Sizes
Amazing Student Rec Center