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Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with Emphasis in English

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English is a professional education degree designed for students who wish to pursue a teaching career in secondary schools. The program requires the selection and completion of required coursework in a specific content area, as well as the completion of teacher education courses.

University General Education and Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a B.S.Ed. degree, students must complete the following general education requirements:

• First Year Writing: ENGL 1100 (3 hours)
• Communication Proficiency: EDUC 2222 (3 hours) or COMM 1040 (3 hours)
• Math Proficiency: MATH 1020 (3 hours) or MATH 1030 (3 hours)
• Information Literacy: ED TECH 2230 (3 hours)
• American History or Government: POL SCI 1100 (3 hours) or HIST 1001 (3 hours)
• Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 hours from approved fields
• Social Science: 9 hours, with at least one course meeting the cultural diversity requirement
• Math and Life/Natural Sciences: 9 hours
• Junior Level Writing: ENGL 3100 (3 hours) Total hours: 45

Program Requirements

All students in the B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education program must take the following teacher education courses:

• TCH ED 1000: Building Community, Culture, and Learning in Education (1 hour)
• TCH ED 1001: Early Clinical Experience: Community Agency (1 hour)
• TCH ED 2000: Becoming a Professional Educator (1 hour)
• TCH ED 2001: Early Clinical Experience: Schools (1 hour)
• TCH ED 2209: Foundations of Teaching in American Schools (2 hours)
• ED PSY 2212: Child and Adolescent Development (3 hours) Total hours: 9

After acceptance into the teacher education program, students must complete the following courses:

• TCH ED 3001: Mid-Level Clinical Experience: Diverse Learners (1 hour)
• ED PSY 3312 (course title not specified)
• TCH ED 3310: Introduction to Methods of Teaching (3 hours)
• SPEC ED 3318: Inclusive Classrooms (3 hours)
• TCH ED 4391: Literacy for Adolescent Learners in Content Areas (3 hours)
• SEC ED 4880: Writing for Teachers 1 (3 hours) (not required for foreign language emphasis areas) Total hours: 13

Content Area Requirements

Students must complete 30-50 hours of required coursework in one specific content area (English, French K-12, Spanish K-12, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, or social studies) and the appropriate methods course:

• SEC ED 4011: The Curriculum And Methods Of Teaching History And Social Studies (3 hours)
• SEC ED 4240: Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Physical Sciences (3 hours)
• SEC ED 4589: Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (3 hours)
• SEC ED 4646: The Curriculum And Methods Of Teaching Math (3 hours)
• SEC ED 4885: The Curriculum And Methods Of Teaching English (3 hours)
• SEC ED 4985: Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Life Sciences (3 hours)

Practicum Courses

The program culminates in the following practicum courses:

• SEC ED 4989: Practicum I: Site-Based Experience (3 hours)
• SEC ED 4990: Practicum II: Site-Based Experience (12 hours)

Total Credit Hours

The total minimum credit hours required for the program is 120.

B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with Emphasis in English

The B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English is designed for students who wish to pursue a teaching career in secondary schools. Much of the discipline-specific coursework parallels the B.A. or B.S. degree in English; however, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires specific coursework for teacher certification.

Grade and GPA Requirements

Professional Education courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires a 3.0 GPA in professional education courses, a 3.0 GPA in the teaching content field, and a 2.75 overall GPA.

Assessment Requirement

Students must pass the required DESE certification assessments to receive the B.S.Ed. degree.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism through reflective practice, effective communication, and commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards.
• Evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessment that apply advanced understanding of content and pedagogical knowledge, learning science principles, and equitable frameworks and inclusive practices.
• Integrate technologies to create meaningful student learning in the context of a digital and global society.
• Design and implement a supportive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that nurtures the intellectual, social, and emotional development of all students.
• Partner with families and communities to develop relationships and build networks of support to enhance student learning and well-being.

Sample Four-Year Plan

A sample four-year plan for the B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English is provided, including the following courses:

• First Year: ENGL 1100, MATH 1020 or 1030, HIST 1001 or 1002, TCH ED 1000, and EXPLORE courses in Humanities and Fine Arts, Social Sciences, and Mathematics and Life/Natural Sciences.
• Second Year: ED TECH 2230, TCH ED 2001, TCH ED 2209, ENGL 2810, ENGL 3310 or 3510, and EXPLORE courses in Humanities and Fine Arts, Social Sciences, and Mathematics and Life/Natural Sciences.
• Third Year: ENGL 3320 or 3520, ENGL 3090, ENGL 4810, TCH ED 3001, TCH ED 3312, and English electives.
• Fourth Year: ENGL 4060, SEC ED 4880, SEC ED 4989, TCH ED 4391, and English electives.