Teaching Emphasis (Standard Major)

A major in English Teaching leads to certification to teach English at the middle and high school levels. With this standard major, you must also complete a teaching minor.

MAJOR: ENGLISH, TEACHING
(Code 540-210)

Printable PDF of English Education Advising Guide

Core courses:

Engl 210: Introduction to Texts (5 cr.)
Engl 221: The English Language (3 cr.)
Engl 285: Introduction to Theory and Criticism (3 cr.)
Engl 48:0 English Capstone (1-3 cr.)

Special emphasis courses:

Lmed 306: Adolescent Literature (3 cr.)
Engl 257 or 357: Shakespeare (3 cr.)
Engl 319: Intro to English Education Methods (3 cr.)
Engl 419: Seminar in English Education Methods (3 cr.)

Content Area Courses:

15 credits of English Courses

Minimum of 9 cr. from the following categories, but no more than 2 courses from any one category: British Literature; American Literature; World/Post Colonial Literature; American Ethnic Literature; or Women’s Literature.
No more than one course from any one of the following categories: Creative Writing; Scientific and Technical Writing; Tutoring; Theory; Linguistics; or Film
No more than 6 cr. at 200 level
At least 3 cr. at the 400 level

This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: EA-A and leads to licensure to teach English in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms. See adviser for specific information regarding English Department requirments for admission to the College of Education and Human Sciences and the Professional Semester.

Application Material for College of Education:

Printable PDF of English Education Application to College of Education Program

Printable PDF of English Department Portfolio: Artifacts and Reflections Developing Reflections

Printable PDF of English Education Evaluation for Admission to College of Education

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