English - Teaching Emphasis, B.A.

General Education Requirement (32-36 Credits)

See General Education . 

• Core Course Requirements 12-13 credits
• Knowledge Area Requirements 20-23 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 .

• EDGE 1010 - Becoming an Engaged Learner  1 credit
• EDGE 3000-level (EDGE 3010 , EDGE 3020 , EDGE 3030 , EDGE 3040 , or EDGE 3050 ) 1 credit
• EDGE 4000-level (EDGE 4010 , EDGE 4020 , EDGE 4030 , EDGE 4040 , or EDGE 4050 ) 1 credit

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

B.A. Degree - Foreign Language Requirement (16 credits)

** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. These credits are typically counted in the degree total at the bottom of the page. Consult a Student Success Advisor for details.

Core Required Courses (6 Credits)

• ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credit(s)
• ENGL 2600 - Intro to Critical Theory 3 Credit(s)

Required Courses (27 Credits)

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

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.

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure (38-43 Credits)

To qualify for a teaching license, students must also complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the Department of Teacher Education and Family Development. 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 College of Education and Human Performance. Please consult your advisor or the Department or Teacher Education for further instruction.

Total Credits, B.A. degree: 120