English Teaching, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to
- As a result of participating in the English Teaching program, students with a BA in English Teaching will recognize important authors, forms, genres, and movements in English-language literature.
- As a result of participating in the English Teaching program, students with a BA in English Teaching will critically read and analyze disciplinary texts.
- As a result of participating in the English Teaching program, students with a Bachelor of Arts in English will create and revise texts that show rhetorical awareness across different modes and/or media.
- As a result of participating in the English Teaching program, students with a BA in English Teaching will synthesize disciplinary content knowledge in English and pedagogical knowledge in teaching practice.
The English Teaching B.A. is designed for those who wish to pursue careers in secondary English teaching. Offered in cooperation with the EKU College of Education & Applied Human Sciences, the program includes secondary teaching certification in English. Refer to the College of Education & Applied Human Sciences section of this catalog for teacher certification requirements associated with this degree program.
Upon completion of an English Teaching degree, graduates will:
- Synthesize disciplinary content knowledge and methodologies to teach English in the secondary classroom (grades 8-12)
- Qualify to apply for a Kentucky professional teaching license in secondary English
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 13.1305
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| ENG 303 | Advanced Composition for Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Introduction to English Studies | 3 |
| ENG 311 | Early British Literature Survey | 3 |
| ENG 312 | British and American Literature Survey I | 3 |
| ENG 313 | British and American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 405 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| ENG 410 | Grammar, Traditional and Modern | 3 |
| ENG 510 | Introduction to Linguistic Theory | 3 |
| ENG 440 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENG 474 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| English Electives | ||
| American Literature Elective (Choose One): | 3 | |
| American Romanticism | ||
| American Realism | ||
| American Fiction Since 1900 | ||
| British Literature Elective (Choose One): | 3 | |
| Chaucer and His Age | ||
| Renaissance Literature | ||
| Milton and His Age | ||
| Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature | ||
| Romantic Literature | ||
| Victorian Literature | ||
| British Fiction Since 1900 | ||
| Non-Chronological Literature Area (Choose One): | 3 | |
| African-American Literature | ||
| North American Native Literature | ||
| Appalachian Literature | ||
| Women's Literature | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Survey of World Literature I (Element 3B) G | ||
or ENG 212 | Survey of World Literature II | |
| American Civilization to 1877 (Element 5A) G | ||
or HIS 103 | American Civilization Since 1877 | |
| Professional Education Requirements | ||
| EDC 300 | Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDF 203 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| EDF 204 | Emerging Instructional Technologies | 2 |
| EDF 219 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDF 413 | Assessment in Education | 3 |
| EMS 300 | Curriculum and Instructional Design | 3 |
| EMS 474 | Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| EMS 490 | Classroom & Behavior Management | 3 |
| ESE 543 | Teaching of Language Arts in the Secondary School | 3 |
| Special Education Introduction (Element 6) G | ||
| Clinical Experiences: | ||
| CED 100 | Clinical I: Introduction to the Education Profession | 0.5 |
| CED 200 | Clinical II: Understanding the Learner | 0.5 |
| CED 300 | Clinical III: Curriculum and Instructional Design | 0.5 |
| CED 400 | Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription | 0.5 |
| CED 450 | Clinical V: Practicing Teaching | 1 |
| CED 499 | Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | 9 |
| Free Electives | 4 | |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| PRAXIS Examination | ||
| Students must register for and take the PRAXIS exam which correlates to their degree program, per College of Education requirements. Refer to Degree Works for exam details. The PRAXIS exam must be taken prior to student teaching. | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hours in General Education.
Candidates earning a degree that leads to teacher certification must take the PRAXIS Series (Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers) and PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) exams as a requirement for graduation. Candidates are encouraged to review the schedule for PRAXIS and PLT registration deadlines prior to beginning the senior year (www.ets.org/praxis). Specialty exams are required for each certification area sought and it may take more than one test date to complete all requirements. Candidates should confer with their education advisor/counselor to determine the optimal time to take required exams.