English & History Teaching, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to
- demonstrate knowledge of English content areas: literature, language, and composition;
- demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history, European history, and selected aspects of non-Western history;
- demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;
- demonstrate the ability to analyze texts, including primary and secondary sources, and to produce texts; and
- execute a major research project using both primary and secondary sources.
The English & History/Teaching B.A. is designed for those who wish to pursue careers in secondary English and social studies teaching. Offered in cooperation with the EKU College of Education & Applied Human Sciences, the program includes secondary teaching certification in both English and social studies. 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 and History Teaching degree, graduates will:
- Synthesize disciplinary content knowledge and methodologies from English and history to teach English and social studies in the secondary classroom (grades 8-12)
- Qualify to apply for a Kentucky professional teaching license in secondary English and Social Studies
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 13.0301
Major
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
University Graduation Requirements | ||
General Education | 36 | |
ASO 100E | Student Success Seminar in English | 1 |
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 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 440 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
ENG 452 | American Romanticism | 3 |
or ENG 454 | American Realism | |
or ENG 455 | American Fiction Since1900 | |
ENG 474 | Shakespeare | 3 |
ENG 299 | Research in History & English | 3 |
HIS 302A | Research Topics in History:___ | 3 |
or HIS 302B | Research Topics in History:___ | |
or HIS 302C | Research Topics in History:___ | |
HIS Areas | ||
HIS Area I-U.S.: | ||
Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
Topics in U.S. History:___ | ||
Research Topics in History:___ | ||
Women in American History | ||
Slavery in the Americas | ||
African-American History | ||
Religion in American History | ||
Native Americans since 1830 | ||
Independent Study in History:___ | ||
Topics in 20th Century U.S. History:___ | ||
American Colonial Period | ||
Revolutionary America | ||
America’s Western Histories | ||
Cold War U.S., 1945-1991 | ||
Kentucky History | ||
Appalachia in U.S. History | ||
Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction | ||
U.S. Civil Rights Movement | ||
HIS Area II-Europe: | ||
Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
Topics in European History | ||
Research Topics in History:___ | ||
History of Science | ||
Independent Study in History:___ | ||
Greco-Roman Civilization | ||
The Dark Ages Illuminated | ||
The Renaissance & Reformation | ||
Topics in English History:___ | ||
Topics in Modern European History:___ | ||
Topics in the History of Eurasia:___ | ||
Russia-Revolutions & Reform | ||
HIS Area III-Non-Western: | ||
Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
Topics in Non-Western History:___ | ||
Research Topics in History:___ | ||
Native Americans to 1830 | ||
Independent Study in History:___ | ||
Islamic Societies to 1800 | ||
History of the Modern Middle East | ||
Iran- State, Religion & Society | ||
Topics in Ancient Egypt/Near Eastern History:___ | ||
World History Since 1945 | ||
East Asian History to 1600 | ||
Japan-Samurai to Superpower | ||
China- Empire and Revolution | ||
Modern Latin America Modern Latin America | ||
Early African History | ||
Modern African History | ||
Supporting Course Requirements | ||
ANT 120 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
or SOC 131 | Introductory Sociology | |
Economic Reasoning and Issues (Element 5B) G | ||
Survey of World Literature I (Element 3B) G | ||
Modern Drama (Element 3A) G | ||
Choose from one of the following Gen Ed (Element 6) Courses: | ||
African-American Literature (Element 6) G | ||
North American Native Literature (Element 6) G | ||
Women's Literature (Element 6) G | ||
Appalachian Literature (Element 6) G | ||
Queer Theory and Literatures (Element 6) G | ||
Introduction to Physical Geography (Element 4) G | ||
HIS 101 | World Topics Since 1500:___ | 3 |
HIS 102 | American Civilization to 1877 | 3 |
HIS 103 | American Civilization Since 1877 | 3 |
Mathematics with Applications (or higher) (Element 2) G | ||
or STA 215 | Introduction to Statistical Reasoning | |
Introduction to American Government (Element 5A) G | ||
POL 212 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
or POL 220 | Introduction to World Politics | |
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 |
ESE 543 | Teaching of Language Arts in the Secondary School | 3 |
ESE 549 | Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School | 3 |
Special Education Introduction (Element 6) G | ||
Clinical Experiences: | ||
CED 100 | Clinical I: Introduction to the Education Profession | 0 |
CED 200 | Clinical II: Understanding the Learner | 0 |
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 |
Exit Requirements | ||
PRAXIS Examination | ||
Students must register for and take the PRAXIS exam which correlates to their degree program, per College of Education requirements. The PRAXIS exam must be taken prior to student teaching. | ||
Total Hours | 128 |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hours in General Education.
PRAXIS Disclaimer: Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Educator Preparation, Assessment, and Internship at (502) 564-5789.