B.S.Ed. in English

Program Overview

This four-year program prepares students to teach English at the secondary level. The curriculum includes courses in English literature, writing, linguistics, and education. Students also complete field experiences and student teaching to gain practical experience in the classroom. Upon graduation, students will be eligible for certification to teach English in secondary schools.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year One

• Semester One*
• ENG 201: Introduction to English Studies (3 credits)
• MAT 103: Introduction to Mathematics (OR ABOVE) (3 credits)
• WRT 120: Effective Writing I (3 credits)
• FYE 100X: First Year Experience (4 credits)
• Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed (3 credits)
• Semester Two*
• SED 100: An Exploration of Secondary Education (3 credits)
• EDA 103: Foundations of Special Education (3 credits)
• WRT 2XX: 200-Level WRT Course (3 credits)
• MAT XXX: Second Math Course (3 credits)
• Science Gen Ed (3 credits)

Year Two

• Semester Three*
• ENG 296: Theory & Criticism in English Studies (3 credits)
• EDP 280: Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education (3 credits)
• EDF 300: Democracy and Education (3 credits)
• JRN XXX: Journalism Elective (3 credits)
• American Literature Elective (3 credits)
• Humanities Gen Ed (HIS) (3 credits)
• Semester Four*
• SED 200: Learning Environments and Field Experience in Secondary Schools 1 (3 credits)
• EDA 303: Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators (2 credits)
• World Literature Elective/Humanities Gen Ed (LIT) (3 credits)
• ENG XXX: English Elective (3 credits)
• ENG 382 or LAN 382: Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 or Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 (3 credits)
• ENG 230 or LIN 230: Introduction to Linguistics or Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits)

Year Three

• Semester Five*
• SED 300: Principles of Teaching and Technology in the Secondary Classroom 1 (3 credits)
• EDR 347: Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms (3 credits)
• ERM 355: Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7-12 (3 credits)
• British Literature Elective (3 credits)
• Poetry Elective (3 credits)
• Semester Six*
• ENG 400: Research Seminar (3 credits)
• SED 392: Writing and Teaching Writing Secondary English 1 (3 credits)
• WRH XXX: WRH Elective (3 credits)
• Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed (3 credits)
• Science Gen Ed (3 credits)

Year Four

• Semester Seven*
• ENG 400: Research Seminar (3 credits)
• SED 390: Teaching English in Secondary Schools 1 (3 credits)
• ENG XXX: English Elective (3 credits)
• Writing Elective (3 credits)
• Arts Gen Ed (3 credits)
• Semester Eight*