English Composite - Secondary Education/Creative Writing 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 (29 Credits)

ENGL 1120 - Introduction to Grammar 3 credits
ENGL 2020 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credits
ENGL 2030 - Advanced Grammar 3 credits
ENGL 3010 - Intermediate Poetry Writing 3 credits
ENGL 3030 - Intermediate Fiction Writing 3 credits
ENGL 3040 - Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 credits
ENGL 3210 - American Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 3900 - Methods of Teaching English 3 credits
ENGL 4320 - Shakespeare 3 credits
ENGL 4980 - Student Teaching 2 credits

Plus (44 Credits)

Any 3000-level elective English course or survey 3 credits
At least two 3000-level survey courses, one of which much be either World Literature or Continental European Lit I. 6 credits
One 4000-level course in literature written by women and/or traditionally underrepresented minorities 3 credits
Secondary Education Licensure Requirements: To qualify for a teaching license, students must also complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the Department of Education. ENGL 3900 credits hours already counted through the English department requirements 32 credits

Total Credits, B.A. degree: 137-140

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.