English and Secondary Education, BA

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Program Information

Please see catalog section on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements for additional information. A Coaching Option is available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.

Credit Requirements

Professional Education Core: 40 Credits

see page 134 for recommended course sequence

EDU 201 - Introduction to Education With Field Experience 4 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Psychology & Child Development 4 Credit(s)
EDU 306 - School Law & Advocacy for All K -12 Learners 4 Credit(s)
EDU 311 - Cultures, Diversity, & Ethics in Global Education 4 Credit(s)
EDU 371 - Foundations of Educational Technology for Secondary Schools 2 Credit(s)
EDU 382 - Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction 4 Credit(s)
EDU 444 - Classroom Management in Secondary Schools 4 Credit(s)
EDU 481 - Content Area Literacy 2 Credit(s)
HEE 340 - Methods of Health Education 4 Credit(s)

Take both EDU497L and EDU 497C in the same semester

EDU 497L - Methods: 5-12 Integrated Literature & Composition I 4 Credit(s)
EDU 497C - Methods: 5-12 Integrated Literature & Composition II 4 Credit(s)

Student Teaching: 8 Credits

EDU 495S - Student Teaching: 5 -12 2-15 Credit(s)
EDU 494 - Teacher Work Sample 2 Credit(s)

Electives: 4 Credits

Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128.

BA: English & Secondary Ed Total Credits: 128

Additional English and Secondary Education Degree and Course Information

Technology Requirement: Before registering for EDU 371 students must have earned a passing score on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or at least a B- on either COMS 115 Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits) or CAPP 131 Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits).

The following additional courses are strongly recommended for Secondary Education

EDU 334 - Children’s & Young Adult Literature 4 Credits
THTR 276 - Play Production & Introduction to Directing 4 Credits
WRIT 305 - Advanced Essay Writing 4 Credits

Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 Internship for EDU 495. Consult with their Post Baccalaureate advisor to determine appropriate number of credits.

Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED for adults, children and infants is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.