English Education, BA
Degree Requirements
Thirty-six total English hours required, including core requirements, but excluding EN 101 Introductory College Writing and EN 300 Advanced College Writing with the teaching emphasis. Students who plan to teach in secondary schools should consult with the English Education advisor in the department at an early date. Students should also consult the Education Department regarding Admission requirements and Professional Education course requirements.
The English Education major’s field program should look as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| EN 105 | Introduction to English Studies | 3 |
| EN 301 | Literary Criticism &Theory | 3 |
| EN 310 | English Grammar/Linguistics | 3 |
| EN 320 | Teaching Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| EN 321 | Teaching Composition | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Literature Surveys | ||
| Select four of the following (at least one from each sequence): | 12 | |
British Literature | ||
| British Lit through 1785 | ||
| British Literature since 1785 | ||
American Literature | ||
| American Literature through 1865 | ||
| American Literature since 1865 | ||
World Literature | ||
| World Literature through 1650 | ||
| World Literature since 1650 | ||
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Group A- Literary Forms | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Short Story | ||
| Modern Poetry | ||
| Drama | ||
| Modern Novel | ||
| Group B- Literary Periods | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Medieval Literature | ||
| Renaissance Literature | ||
| Restoration & 18th Century Literature | ||
| Romantic & Victorian Literature | ||
| Modern Literature | ||
| Contemporary Literature | ||
| Nineteenth Century American Literature | ||
| Group C- Major Authors | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Shakespeare | ||
Major Author course approved by the departmental chairperson | ||
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |