English Language Arts Teaching Major, BA

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This major satisfies the endorsement for English/language arts. Majors must complete the Teacher Certification Program requirements for secondary certification available through the Department of Education Foundations and Curriculum. Majors are expected to complete ENG 302 and ENG 303 prior to enrolling in other upper-division major requirements. English 422, 430, 488 and 492 are required prior to student teaching. English 430, 488 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 222 - Multicultural Literature for Teachers Credits: (5)
ENG 302 - Poetry and Poetics Credits: (5)
ENG 303 - Principles of English Studies Credits: (5)
ENG 304 - English Linguistics Credits: (5)
ENG 320 - English Grammar Credits: (5)
ENG 363 - Shakespeare Credits: (5)
ENG 422 - Teaching Young Adult Literature Credits: (5)
Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program and 15 credits of professional sequence.
ENG 430 - Teaching Writing in the Secondary School Credits: (5)
Prerequisite: EDCS 311 and 28 credits in English.
ENG 488 - Teaching Portfolio Credits: (2)
Requires concurrent enrollment in ENG 430 and ENG 492.
ENG 492 - Practicum Credits: (3)
Requires concurrent enrollment in ENG 430 and ENG 488.

Total Credits: 70

Professional Education Program Credits: 50

Professional Education Program

Total Credits: 120

College and Department Information

English Department
College of Arts and Humanities

English Language Arts Teaching Major, BA

Required Courses

Select one literary forms course - Credits: 5

Select two literature and history courses - Credits: 10

Select one writing course - Credits: 5

Select one critical studies course Credits: 5

Total Credits: 70

Professional Education Program Credits: 50

Total Credits: 120

College and Department Information