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2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English (9-12) Education, B.A.


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Educational Outcomes

English language arts (ELA) teachers know what it means to be a literate citizen in the 21st century, acknowledging that the parameters of literacy are constantly shifting and expanding. ELA teachers know and are able to apply the language of the discipline of English language arts appropriate for the developmental level of students and different grade level expectations. Teachers of ELA know and understand literacy processes to facilitate continuous growth in and beyond the classroom. ELA teachers recognize the importance of language practice in contexts within and beyond the academic environment of the classroom in preparation for success in a global society.

  1. Graduates in English Education will demonstrate mastery of English language arts content including literature, multimedia texts, language, and writing.
  2. Graduates in English Education will be able to plan and deliver instruction that demonstrates mastery of English language arts content, appropriate use of pedagogical skills, and appropriate integration of technology.  
  3. Graduates in English Education will demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessment to support learning for all students. 
  4. Graduates in English Education will understand the importance of and be an advocate forthe English language arts in the high school curriculum.

GPA 2.75

Minimum Graduation Requirements (123 credit hours)


C or Better On All English Courses Toward The Major


Composition (6 credit hours)


English Electives: (6 credit hours)


  • 300-400 Level Courses

Professional Studies (12 credit hours)


Clinical Practice (17 credit hours)


Additional Requirements (15 credit hours)


  • Foreign Language Credits: 12 hours
  • Humanities Elective Credits: 3 hours

Plus (6 credit hours)


General Education Requirements (31 credit hours)


Perspectives (0 Credit Hours)


Critical Thinking (4 credit hours)


Religion (3 credit hours)


History (6 credit hours)


Social Science (3 credit hours)


Choose from the following:

Science with Laboratory (4 credit hours)


Choose from the following:

Fine Arts (3 credit hours)


Choose from the following:

Mathematics (3 credit hours)


  • 100 level or higher Credits: 3 hours

Health (3 credit hours)


Physical Education Activity (2 credit hours)


  • Physical Education Activity Credits: 1 hour
  • Physical Education Activity Credits: 1 hour

Critical Thinking-Designated Courses (2 courses)


Critical Thinking (CT) courses may overlap with any other requirement:

  • CT-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)
  • CT-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)

Writing Intensive-Designated Courses (2 courses)


Writing Intensive (WI) courses may overlap with any other requirement:

  • WI-Designated Course (must be met with a course from the major)
  • WI-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)

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