English - Teaching Emphasis, B.A.

General Education Core

Core Course Requirements 16-17 credits
Knowledge Areas Requirements 16 credits

University Requirements

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

Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE Program (1-3 Credits)

Complete One Track:

Original Project Track (3 Credits)

Students create a project of their own design

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Select Project Track (2 Credits)

Students select a project from the designated list

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 4930 - EDGE Select Track Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

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 (17 Credits)

ENGL 1120 - Introduction to Grammar 3 credits
ENGL 2030 - Advanced Grammar 3 credits
ENGL 2900 - Methods of Teaching Writing 3 credits
ENGL 3900 - Methods of Teaching English 3 credits
ENGL 4820 - Teaching Senior Capstone 3 credits
ENGL 4980 - Student Teaching 2 credits

Plus one of the following (3 Credits)

ENGL 2020 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credits
ENGL 2210 - Introduction to Folklore 3 credits
ENGL 2230 - Introduction to Mythology 3 credits

Plus one of the following (3 Credits)

ENGL 3110 - Literature & Film 3 credits
ENGL 3280 - Young Adult Literature for Educators 3 credits
ENGL 4530 - Creative Writing and Pedagogy 3 credits

Plus (24 Credits)

ENGL 3210 - American Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 3250 - Continental European Lit I
or
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western
3 credits
At least three additional 3000-level survey courses, two of which must be American Lit II ,
British Lit II
, or Continental European Lit II 9 credits
ENGL 4320 - Shakespeare 3 credits
One 4000-level course in Literary History; Literary Genres; Major Authors; Topics in Literature; or Advanced Study of Critical Methods. 3 credits
One 4000-level course in literature written by women and/or traditionally underrepresented minorities. 3 credits

Free Electives

Free Electives may be taken as required to reach at least 120 total credits. A university minor 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.