Students who plan to enter a single subject credential program for middle or high school teaching may major in English and complete an approved subject matter program tailored to their chosen concentration. All credential candidates have access to an English Department advisor in designing the major. See the University Bulletin for details. Students enrolling in the individual major program will follow a 24-unit course of study worked out in continual, close consultation with an individual program advisor. The individual major will only be available to students who can define a course of study in a serious and coherent way.
Interested students can apply with the English department advising coordinator.
English courses normally earn three units of credit. However, some courses may earn 1-5 units. An advisor can guide you in planning a program that includes variable units. The English major at San Francisco State University can lead to a career in teaching as well as in other professional fields, like law, publishing, information science, and business, all of which reward clear thinking and writing. How to apply You may pick up an undergraduate application from any California State University campus, community college, or high school.