ENG 317: Linguistics*mandatory for English with Teaching Certification Concentration
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a student must complete 12 semester credit hours in one of the following concentrations in addition to the 27 hour English Core listed above:
Literature: the student must complete the following classes:
ENG 398: Literary Heritage
ENG 399: Special Topics
ENG 499: Capstone
and either
ENG 411: Shakespeare or
ENG 415: Major Author(s)
Creative Writing: the student must complete the following classes:
Choose Two:
ENG 342: Writing Poetry
ENG 343: Creative Non-Fiction
ENG 345: Writing Drama/Screenplay
ENG 346: Writing Fiction
Plus Both:
ENG 490: Senior Creative Project and
ENG 499: Capstone
English Education: The Division collaborates with the School of Education in the College of Professional Studies, the Division offers a specialization in English Education, which prepares students for teacher certification in grades 8-12. The Educator Preparation Program in English has specific admissions requirements and coursework, including a semester of full-time student teacher. Details for this degree program are provided in the School of Education section of this catalogue. In addition to the required Education courses, the student must complete the courses below and complete ENG 311 in order to fulfill core requirements in writing and language.
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
ENG 390: Adolescent Literature
ENG 433: Reading and Writing Clinic Practicum
EDU 445: Reading Instruction in the Secondary School
Students in this program should maintain close contact with their English Education advisor in the Division as well as the faculty in the School of Education.
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the School of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
A minor in English requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours in the following courses:
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