Dual majors in Secondary Education in English and English are available. Students should consult with their advisor.
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Secondary Education B.A.E. with a Concentration in English is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (31-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
| EDU 250 | Foundations of Education | 3.00 |
Select one course from:
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements (90-92 credits)
Required Classes (15 credits)
| COM 250 | News Gathering and Writing | 3.00 |
| ENG 212 | Introduction to Writing Studies | 3.00 |
| ENG 298 | Writing About Literature | 3.00 |
| ENG 303 | Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism | 3.00 |
| ENG 326 | Junior Seminar | 3.00 |
Additional English Requirements
Ancient - Renaissance Literature (3 credits) (British Literature)
Select one course from the following:
17th - 19th Century Literature (3 credits)
Select one course from the following:
| ENG 232 | World Literature II | 3.00 |
| ENG 236 | Survey of English Literature II | 3.00 |
| ENG 241 | Survey of American Literature I | 3.00 |
| ENG 442A | The Seventeenth Century | 3.00 |
| ENG 451A | American Literature I | 3.00 |
20th - 21st Century Literature (3 credits) (American Literature)
Select one course from the following:
English Requirements (24 credits)
Select one ENG Survey course from the following:
| ENG 231 | World Literature I | 3.00 |
| ENG 232 | World Literature II | 3.00 |
| ENG 235 | Survey of English Literature | 3.00 |
| ENG 236 | Survey of English Literature II | 3.00 |
| ENG 241 | Survey of American Literature I | 3.00 |
| ENG 242 | Survey of American Literature II | 3.00 |
Select four additional courses with an ENG prefix
Select any 4 courses with an ENG prefix. Must be upper division.
Note: A class can only count towards one group, even if it appears in more than one group.
Secondary Education Courses (42-44 credits)
| EDU 163 | Praxis Core for Educators Literacy Lab | 1.00 |
| EDU 164 | Praxis Core for Educators Mathematics Lab | 1.00 |
| EDRL 471 | Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development | 3.00 |
| EDSP 411 | Student with Disabilities in General Education Settings | 3.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities | 3.00 |
| PSY 307 | Principles of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
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EDU 163: The Praxis Core Literacy Lab will be waived for students who produce passing scores for both the reading and writing exams.
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EDU 164: The Praxis Core Mathematics Lab will be waived for students who produce a passing score for the mathematics exam.
Select one course from the following:
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDUC 399 | Foundations of Educational Technology | 3.00 |
The following courses require program admission:
| EDRL 451B | Content Area Literacy Secondary | 3.00 |
| EDRL 474 | Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language | 3.00 |
| EDRL 475 | Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners | 3.00 |
| EDRL 477 | Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum | 3.00 |
| EDSC 325 | Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 3.00 |
| EDSC 433 | Teaching Secondary English | 3.00 |
| EDSC 483 | Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship | 9.00-12.00 |