English Education, B.A.

The Core English Education Curriculum (21 credits)

All English majors complete a 21-credit core curriculum that includes 6 credits in literary traditions, 3 credits in rhetoric and poetics, 3 credits in computer publishing technologies, 6 credits in literary and writing theories, and a senior capstone course. The core curriculum provides a strong foundation in literary rhetorical, and cultural traditions. The core also ensures that all English majors graduate with expertise in contemporary approaches to writing and publishing.

• Literary Traditions (6 credits)

• EN 245 - Euro-American Literary Traditions Credit(s): 3
• EN 246 - Topics in Global Literary Traditions Credit(s): 3

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• Rhetoric & Poetics (3 credits)

• EN 241 - Poetics, Rhetoric & Performance Credit(s): 3

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• Computer Publishing Technologies (3 credits)

• EN 270 - Computer-Aided Publishing Credit(s): 3

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• Literary & Writing Theories (6 credits)

• EN 202 - Writing About Literature Credit(s): 3
• EN 310 - Applying Writing Theory Credit(s): 3

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• Capstone Coursework (3 credits)

• EN 470 - Internship in the Teaching of Writing Credit(s): 3

Advanced Studies in Literature (12 credits)

• EN 222 - Contemporary Adolescent Literature Credit(s): 3
• One 3-credit course tagged as American Literature
• EN 325 - Studies in Shakespeare Credit(s): 3
• EN 335 - International Literature Credit(s): 3

Advanced Studies in Writing (6 credits)

• One 3-credit course tagged as Creative Writing
• One 3-credit course tagged as either Professional Writing or Journalism

Advanced Studies in English Education (6 credits)

• EN 302 - Methods for Teaching Literacy in the Content Area Classroom Credit(s): 3
• EN 425 - Methods of Teaching and Assessment in Literacy and Language Arts for Grades 5-12 Credit(s): 3

Advanced Studies in Education (33 credits)

• ED 120 - Introduction to American Education Credit(s): 3

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• ED 170 - Education Internship I Credit(s): 1

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• ED 172 - Urban Education Internship Credit(s): 1

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• ED 210 - Human Development K-12 Credit(s): 3
• ED 115 - Strategies for Individuals with Learning Disabilities in K - 12 Classrooms Credit(s): 3
• ED 310 - Creating Communities of Learners Credit(s): 3
• ED 321 - General Middle and Secondary Methods and Assessment Credit(s): 3
• ED 420 - Instructional Analysis, Design, and Assessment in Pre-student Teaching Credit(s): 2
• ED 478 - Supervised Teaching in Secondary Education Credit(s): 6-12
• ED 488 - Education Senior Seminar Credit(s): 3