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B.S. In English Education

The program in comprehensive English is designed to introduce the prospective teacher of English in the secondary schools to the several areas of English.  We expect students to consult with advisors from the Department of English and Secondary Education.  The successful completion of the prescribed program qualifies the student for certification to teach English and related subjects.

Degree Requirements:

Liberal Studies: 42-55 hours

In addition to Public Speaking (13200), 6 hours of Communication courses are required, including *COMM 13251, Mass Media &Society (3 credits), and either **COMM 13215, Small Group Communication (3 credits) or ***COMM 13217, Intercultural Communication (3 credits).

*Goal course in "Human Institutions and Interpersonal Relationships"
**Enrichment course in "Human Institutions and Interpersonal Relationships
***Enrichment course in "Cultural Diversity-Global Perspective"

NOTE: Two courses recommended for Liberal Studies are: Intro. to Theater (THEA 93141), which counts as a goal course for "The Arts," and Cultural Minorities in Education (SEFE 15280), which counts as an enrichment course for "Human Institutions/Interpersonal Relationships."

Professional Studies:  35 Hours

Consult with secondary education for these options.

Specialization in English:  42 hours. 

General course descriptions are available on the Lower Division English Courses and Upper Division English Courses pages.

9 hours of writing:

  • ENGL 24204 Composition & Rhetoric

  • ENGL 24305 Practicum: Teaching of Writing

  • ENGL 24307 Writing for Electronic Media &Film

9 hours of language courses:

  • ENGL 24331 Historical Development of the English Language

  • ENGL 24332 Traditional Grammar

  • ENGL 24333 Concepts of Linguistics

24 hours selected from the following:

  • ENGL 24312 Shakespeare or ENGL 24389 Stratford Tour

  • ENGL 24317 British Literture I

  • ENGL 24318 British Literature II

  • ENGL 24319 American Literature I

  • ENGL 24320 American Literature II

  • ENGL 24402 World Literature

  • ENGL 24403 Literary Criticism and Theory

  • ELEC 17312 Young Adult Literature

 


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