An English 712 Teaching Subject Endorsement at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is for those who love reading, thinking, and writing to such a degree that they envision helping others come to love those things as well Students take a specialized set of courses in both English and education After reading significant texts from many genres, periods, and cultures, as well as preparing for effective teaching, students will become competent teachers who can instruct others in the importance of foundational literacy skills