English with Grades 7-12 Certification

The program of studies in English offers courses which address the development of literature in England and in the United States. Reading literature produced over a span of time and in different cultures offers an appreciation of the creative imagination and a deeper understanding of the human condition. All English courses enhance the development of vitally important analytical and critical skills in reading and writing. Our accomplished faculty will interact with you through one on-one conferences, small classes, and individual attention to develop your writing. Students can also receive teacher certification for grades 7-12 in our Adolescence Education program. 

Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>

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Fall One – first year

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
Foundations Course: WRT 101	Academic Writing I Stage Requirement	3 CR
ED 208	Adolescent Psychology Major Requirement	3 CR
Language 1 (Breadth & Proficiency 1)	Stage Requirement	3 CR
STAC 101	Elective Requirement	1 CR
FYS 101	First Year Seminar Stage Requirement	3 CR
Foundations Course 4	Quantitative Literacy Major Requirement	3 CR
		16 FALL CREDITS

Spring One – first year

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
Foundations Course: WRT 102	Academic Writing II Stage Requirement	3 CR
ED 212	Educational Psychology Major Requirement	3 CR
Language 2 (Breadth & Proficiency 2)	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 3	Stage Requirement	3 CR
ENG 201, 203, or 205	Intro Course in British, American, or World Literature Major Requirement	3 CR
		15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Two – sophomore

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENG 211	Critical Methods Major Requirement	3 CR
EDSC 218	Curriculum for Inclusive Secondary Classrooms Major Requirement	3 CR
EDSP 241	Exceptional Individuals Major Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 4	Stage Requirement	3 CR
ENG 327, 346, or 351	Gender and Multicultural Studies Course Major Requirement	3 CR
		15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Two – sophomore

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENG 327, 346, or 351	Gender and Multicultural Studies Course Major Requirement	3 CR
ENG 332 or 347	American Literature to 1900 Course Major Requirement	3 CR
ED 213	Issues in Education Major Requirement	3 CR
Gateway Course 1	Stage Requirement	3 CR
EDSC 323	English: Teaching Methods for Inclusive Classrooms Major Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective	Major Requirement	3 CR
		18 SPRING CREDITS

Fall three – junior

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENG 305	Shakespeare Major Requirement	3 CR
ENG 327, 346, or 351	Gender and Multicultural Studies Course Major Requirement	3 CR
Gateway Course 2	Stage Requirement	3 CR
EDSC 327	Literacy: Writing Methods Major Requirement	3 CR
ENG Elective Course 2	Any 300- or 400-level English Course Major Requirement	3 CR
		15 FALL CREDITS

Spring three – junior

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENG 315 or 320	Literature of Early Modern England Course Major Requirement	3 CR
ENG 318, 325, or 326	18th & 19th-Century English Literature Course Major Requirement	3 CR
EDSC 326	Literacy: Reading Methods Major Requirement	3 CR
EDSP 350	Issues & Strategies in Assessment Major Requirement	3 CR
Gateway Course 3	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall four – senior

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENG 410	Senior Seminar Major Requirement	3 CR
ENG 307 or 313	Lit & Language of the English Middle Ages Course Major Requirement	3 CR
ENG 380, 381, or 402	Modern or Contemporary American or English Lit Course Major Requirement	3 CR
Foundations Course 5	Scientific Reasoning Major Requirement	3 CR
EDSP 344	Strategies for Behavior Management Major Requirement	3 CR
		15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Four – senior

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
EDSC 415	Student Teaching Major Requirement	9 CR
EDSC 420	Seminar on Reflective Training Major Requirement	3 CR
		12 SPRING CREDITS