Bachelor of Education inEnglish in the Global Classroom
Why Study English in the Global Classroom at ORU?
Love traveling and want to teach English for an international school? ORU’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English in the Global Classroom equips you to teach English with confidence—both in the U.S. and around the world. You’ll be qualified to teach middle school English domestically and English as a foreign language internationally.
With English in high demand across education, business, and global communication, this degree opens doors to meaningful teaching opportunities in diverse settings. You’ll gain practical classroom experience, explore the relationship between language and culture, and grow as a Spirit-empowered educator prepared to lead with purpose wherever you’re called.
Start your journey in education at ORU today!
Experience hands-on learning, face-to-face interaction, and vibrant community life
at our main campus. Join live, scheduled classes online with real-time interaction and a structured learning
environment. Access coursework anytime, anywhere—perfect for self-paced learning and flexible schedules.Flexible Study Options
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When you serve, you have to be careful not to exhaust the people at the expense of actually serving them. At ORU, we focus so much on meeting the needs of those we serve and leaving them better than we found them.
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English in the Global Classroom Courses Offered
As an ORU teacher candidate studying English in the Global Classroom, you’ll gain expertise in key areas of the field, including:
- Second Language Acquisition
- Descriptive Linguistics
- Curriculum Design
- Literacy in Secondary Teaching
- ELL Methods & Materials
- Secondary Literacy Intervention
- Assessment & Evaluation in ESL
- International Teaching
- Multiple Pre-Clinical Courses
- Two Student Teaching Placements
Degree Path
Nearly 100% of our full-time, undergraduate residential students receive ORU grants
and scholarships through academic achievement and through ORU’s premier Quest Whole
Leader Scholarship. To learn about general scholarships and financial aid information,
visit our financial aid page. The College of Education also offers program-specific
scholarships each spring, and you can earn up to $5,000 each academic year. Ask your
Admissions Representative how to apply!Tuition and Scholarships
Careers with a English in the Global Classroom Degree
ORU students with an English in the Global Classroom degree enjoy careers such as:
- Middle School English Teacher (6-8)
- ELL Teacher Domestically (K-12)
- ELL Teacher Internationally (K-12)
- Children's Ministry Leader
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Developer
- Christian or Private School Teacher
- Homeschool Education Coordinator
Candidates in the College of Education gain hands-on experience through pre-clinical
placements in local schools, which is incorporated into their curriculum. These pre-clinicals
allow future educators to apply their training in real classrooms under the guidance
of experienced teachers. Most teacher candidates are enrolled in at least one pre-clinical
each semester during the matriculation of their degree, and can earn anywhere from
90 to 155 hours before student teaching! Candidates experience hands-on learning in our innovative Zoom Room designed for interactive
teaching, collaboration, and virtual field experiences that prepare you for today’s
connected classrooms. Teacher candidates complete two student teaching placements, or clinicals, at two
different schools in two different grades. One clinical is a middle school placement
in an English classroom. The other clinical is aligned to the ELL concentration. These
final clinical experiences build confidence and often lead directly to job offers
after graduation! The Fifth-Year Mentoring Program, founded by Dr. Charlene Martin, provides continued
support for our graduates during their first and second years in the classroom (the
fifth year)…at no cost. Each new teacher is paired with a dedicated mentor, a former
faculty member who offers both academic support and emotional guidance. Through social
gatherings and professional development sessions, the program fosters positive self-efficacy,
resilience, and success in the early years of teaching.Program Features
Fast Track program
At ORU, our education faculty combine real-world experience with academic excellence
and a strong foundation of faith. They’re dedicated to helping you grow as a confident
educator and ethical leader, ready to make an impact in diverse, global learning environments.MEET YOUR FACULTY
