English - Teaching Emphasis, B.A.

General Education Core (32-35 Credits)

See General Education  

• Core Course Requirements 12-13 credits
• Knowledge Area Requirements 20-22 credits

Experiential Education University Requirement - EDGE Program (3 Credits)

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the EDGE courses for graduation.

See Experiential Education .

BA Degree Requirements (16 Credits)

BA Degree - Foreign Language Requirement (16 credits or proficiency test)

Core Required Courses (6 Credits)

• ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 credits
• ENGL 2600 - Intro to Critical Theory 3 credits

Required Courses (27 Credits)

• ENGL 2030 - Methods of Teaching Grammar 3 credits
• ENGL 2900 - Methods of Teaching Writing 3 credits
• ENGL 3210 - American Literature I 3 credits
• ENGL 3220 - American Literature II 3 credits
• ENGL 3240 - British Literature II 3 credits
• ENGL 3280 - Young Adult Literature for Educators 3 credits
• ENGL 3900 - Methods of Teaching English 3 credits
• ENGL 4310 - Major Authors 3 credits OR ENGL 4320 - Shakespeare  3 credits
• ENGL 4820 - Teaching Senior Capstone 3 credits

English Electives (18 Credits)

Free Electives

• Free Electives may be taken as required to reach at least 120 total credits. A university minor (e.g. licensure requirements) or additional courses from the English Department are recommended.

Total Credits, B.A. degree: 120

Comment

To qualify for a teaching license, students must also complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the Department of Education.

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure

Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the Teacher Education Department. Please consult your advisor or the Teacher Education Department for further instruction.