English Education (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Summary

With classes in literature, grammar, critical theory, writing, and departmental methods courses teaching content and skills, SUU’s English Education program prepares students to be effective and engaged English teachers in middle or high school.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the minor.

English Education Minor Curriculum (24 Credits)

Core Required Course (3 Credits)

ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credit(s)

Required Courses (9 Credits)

ENGL 2900 - Methods of Teaching Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3280 - Young Adult Literature for Educators 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4900 - Methods of Teaching English 3 Credit(s)

Electives (12 Credits)

Complete Two of the Following (6 Credits)

ENGL 3210 - American Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3215 - American Literature II 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3220 - American Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3290 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credit(s)

Complete Two of the Following (6 Credits)

ENGL 3230 - British Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3235 - British Literature II 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3240 - British Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 24

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other U.S. state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

An overview of all of SUU’s programs that lead to licensure/certification and the programs’ current determination statuses may be found at www.suu.edu/provost/licensure.html.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will submit an instructional portfolio containing 30+ lesson plans and artifacts structured around teaching a thematic unit which covers complex texts addressing 2+ genres and at least 1 piece of critical visual literacy. This portfolio will be a required element of ENGL 3900 Methods of Teaching English which is required for all English education students.
Students participate in classroom-based practicums which include instructional delivery methods in co-teaching, whole group, small group, and one-on-one teaching. Students create and deliver differentiated instruction, support colleagues and students to engage learning and increase motivation. Students then reflect on their pedagogical strategies with an eye toward immediate improvement (the next practicum session) and long-term professional development.
Students create a thematic unit with 30+ lesson plans which include: standards-based learning objectives, Bloom’s taxonomy/DOK, formative and summative assessment, technology incorporation, textual choices, essential questions, and instructional activities (pedagogical choices).