English Education (B.A.)

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education  for course options.

• Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
• Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

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

• Bachelor of Arts 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 your Student Success Advisor for details. 

English Education Curriculum (57 Credits)

Utah State Licensure (21 Credits)

To qualify for a Utah Educator License, students must pass each of the following courses with a “C” (2.0) or better:

• EDUC 2400 - Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Credit(s)
• SPED 2030 - Educating Exceptional Students 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (0-2 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.A. Degree with Licensure: 120-129

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

• The student will demonstrate content-area knowledge through their:
  • 1.1 Knowledge of the central concepts, principles, theories, and tools of inquiry associated with the discipline.
  • 1.2 Ability to organize and present content in meaningful and engaging ways.
  • 1.3 Ability to use students’ prior knowledge and experiences to introduce new content.
  • 1.4 Ability to develop culturally responsive curriculum and instruction through diverse texts which promote multicultural awareness and appreciation.
• The student will demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to apply a variety of pedagogical strategies through their:
  • 2.1 Knowledge of developmentally appropriate, research-based instructional strategies that help students make cross-curricular connections, promote content retention, and transfer knowledge to real-life settings.
  • 2.2 Ability to organize, use, and monitor a variety of flexible student groupings and instructional strategies to support differentiated instruction, engage learners, and generate motivation.
  • 2.3 Ability to use various questioning and discussion techniques to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • 2.4 Ability to recognize and address differences in learning and development, and adjust instruction to meet a variety of educational needs.
• The student will demonstrate an understanding of educational theory and practice through their:
  • 3.1 Ability to create short and long-range objective-based learning plans which meet Utah Core Standards, utilize higher-order thinking skills, and are assessment-based to ensure progress and motivation.
  • 3.2 Ability to evaluate and select content and incorporate technology in appropriately designed instructional activities which encourage students to engage with rigorous text, address essential questions, and develop as reflective learners.
  • 3.3 Ability to create a safe and effective learning environment in which students participate in independent and collaborative decision-making, are held accountable for their actions, and engage in a variety of purposeful learning activities.
  • 3.4 Ability to manage time, space, activities, and attention to provide active and equitable engagement of students in productive tasks.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism in education through their:
  • 4.1 Knowledge of laws related to students’ and teachers’ rights and responsibilities.
  • 4.2 Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, students, parents/guardians, and significant agency personnel.
  • 4.3 Ability to exhibit the professional behavior and dispositions delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards while working with students, colleagues, families, and communities.
  • 4.4 Ability to use professional literature, best practices, and collegial assistance, to articulate a personal philosophy of teaching and classroom management, and to develop as reflective practitioners.