Communication Arts & Literature Education

Our small campus and class sizes help you get to know your professors professionally and personally. Faculty in the CAL major are committed to your professional growth and are highly accessible and approachable, providing quick responses to your questions.

You’ll enjoy myriad opportunities for hands-on teaching experiences, such as tutoring at the University Writing Support Center or completing your required practicum hours at community locations such as the alternative high school or county jail.

Whether it’s the small class sizes or the type of students the CAL major attracts, there’s a huge support system in the program. Peers rally together to accomplish goals such as collecting books for needy children or perfecting instructional techniques through mock teaching. That support continues beyond graduation to professional support and networking.

You have the opportunity to attend professional conferences such as Minnesota Council of Teachers of English and to present faculty-mentored or individual research you have conducted in an area of your interest.