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Bachelor of Applied Arts - Teaching Communication Arts & Literature

Duluth campus — Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 20,328
Application Fee: USD 50
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.) in Teaching Communication Arts and Literature is offered by the Department of Education in conjunction with the Departments of English, Communication, Linguistics, and Writing Studies. This major gives students the valuable experience of playing both student and teacher roles at once. Students try out various forms of writing while learning to teach writing, read engaging texts across many genres while learning to teach reading and literature, and learn from their own experiences as students while taking on more and more responsibility as teachers in real classrooms. Students develop skills and best practices to be innovative leaders and educators who are ready for current and future school settings. Program meets MN teacher licensure requirements for Teaching Communication Arts and Literature grades 5-12 Focused course work on teaching about and with Indigenous Peoples, as well as the role of diversity in American education; students develop an understanding of working with all learners Known for preparing teachers who are technologically adept and skillful Program is relevant and current; faculty engage in best practices, professional collaborations, and research in education Teaching methods integrated into several courses Field-based program with many weeks of opportunities to be immersed in grade 5-12 classrooms. High job placement after graduation Acquired Skills Extensive knowledge of literature across time periods and genres The ability to write across a range of genres Explicit knowledge of English language, grammar, and rhetoric Strategies for improving students' reading, writing, and communication Curriculum and lesson plan development Career Possibilities Entry Level: Middle and High School English Teacher Editor Journalism Literary Critic Public Relations Advanced Degree: Dean of Students Principal School Counselor Superintendent Community College Instructor

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 20,328
Application fee: USD 50
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 15 November 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Duluth campus

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

1049 University Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

On April 2, 1895 Minnesota Governor David. M. Clough signed legislation approving the creation of the State Normal School at Duluth. Eight years later, in 1903, seven women graduated with teaching degrees. In 1921, the Normal School became the Duluth State Teacher’s College and in 1947, the Teacher's College was named the Duluth Branch of the University of Minnesota. Today, the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a mid-sized comprehensive regional university that offers students a supportive atmosphere and access to the resources of the larger University of Minnesota system. UMD’s stellar...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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