English/Language Arts Teaching Major

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This major satisfies the endorsement for English/language arts. Majors must complete the professional education program requirements for secondary certification available through the education department. Majors are expected to complete ENG 302 and ENG 303 prior to enrolling in other upper division major requirements. English 422, 430, and 492 are required prior to student teaching. English 430 and 492 must be taken concurrently. All other major requirements must be completed before enrollment in or taken concurrently with ENG 488. Enrollment in ENG 488 is by permission.

Required Courses

ENG 302 - Poetry and Poetics Credits: (4)
ENG 303 - Principles of English Studies Credits: (4)
ENG 304 - English Linguistics Credits: (4)
ENG 320 - English Grammar Credits: (4)
ENG 422 - Teaching Young Adult Literature Credits: (4)
Prerequisite, admission to Teacher Education Program and 15 credits of professional sequence.
ENG 424 - Teaching Reading and Viewing in High School Credits: (4)
ENG 430 - Teaching Writing in the Secondary School Credits: (4)
Prerequisite, EDCS 311 and 28 credits in English.
ENG 488 - Teaching Portfolio Credits: (2)
ENG 492 - Practicum Credits: (2)
Requires concurrent enrollment in ENG 430.

English/Language Arts Teaching Major

Required Courses

Select one English Studies course - Credits: 4

Select four period courses with at least one from each group - Credits: 16

Select one writing course - Credits: 4

Select at least one of the following - Credits: 4

Select one Shakespeare course Credits: 4

Select one major literary figures course - Credits: 4

Total Credits: 68