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.

Graduates in English Education will demonstrate mastery of English language arts content including literature, multimedia texts, language, and writing.
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.
Graduates in English Education will demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessment to support learning for all students.
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)

ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 102 - Composition and Introduction to Literature Credits: 3 hours

English Core (30 credit hours)

ENGL 201 - Survey of British Literature to 1800 Credits: 3 hours or
ENGL 202 - Survey of British Literature Since 1800 Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 203 - Survey of American Literature to 1865 Credits: 3 hours or
ENGL 204 - Survey of American Literature Since 1865 Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 205 - Survey of Ancient World Literature Credits: 3 hours or
ENGL 206 - Survey of Modern World Literature Credits: 3 hours
English 200 Survey Elective Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 301 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 305 - Young Adult Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 310 - History of the English Language Credits: 3 hours or
ENGL 312 - Advanced Grammar Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 311 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 401 - Capstone Course Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 462 - Shakespeare Credits: 3 hours

English Electives: (6 credit hours)

300-400 Level Courses

Professional Studies (12 credit hours)

EDUC 201 - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 340 - Multicultural Education Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 320 - Foundations of American Education – CT Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 403 - Classroom Management - CT Credits: 3 hours

Clinical Practice (17 credit hours)

ENGL 451 - Methods of Teaching High School English Language Arts Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 480 - Directed Student Teaching Credits: 14 hours

Additional Requirements (15 credit hours)

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

Plus (6 credit hours)

IS 101 - Basic Computer Applications Credits: 3 hours
COMM 101 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 hours or
COMM 201 - Voice and Articulation Credits: 3 hours

General Education Requirements (31 credit hours)

Perspectives (0 Credit Hours)

PERS 101 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 102 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 103 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 104 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours

Critical Thinking (4 credit hours)

CT 101 - Critical Thinking Credits: 2 hours
CT 102 - Critical Thinking Credits: 2 hours

Religion (3 credit hours)

REL 101 - Understanding the Bible: Texts and Contexts Credits: 3 hours

History (6 credit hours)

HIST 105 - Discovering America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 110 - Discovering the World Credits: 3 hours

Social Science (3 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

ECON 250 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 151 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3 hours
PS 101 - Introduction to American Politics Credits: 3 hours
PSYC 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3 hours
SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 hours
SOCI 207 - Marriage and Family Living Credits: 3 hours

Science with Laboratory (4 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

BIOL 101 - General Biology I Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 102 - General Biology II Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 101 - General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 211 - Earth Science Credits: 4 hours

Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

ART 161 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3 hours
DRAM 161 - Drama Appreciation Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 161 - Appreciation of Film Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 161 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3 hours

Mathematics (3 credit hours)

100 level or higher Credits: 3 hours

Health (3 credit hours)

SSPE 201 - Health Credits: 3 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)