English 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 their ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; and
- demonstrate the ability to analyze texts, including primary and secondary sources, and to produce texts.
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 | ||
| Foundations of Learning (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 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 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: | ||
| ENG 452 | American Romanticism | 3 |
| or ENG 454 | American Realism | |
| or ENG 455 | American Fiction Since1900 | |
| British Literature: | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Chaucer and His Age | ||
| Renaissance Literature | ||
| Milton and His Age | ||
| Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature | ||
| Romantic Literature | ||
| Victorian Literature | ||
| British Fiction Since 1900 | ||
| Diversity: | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Literatures of Africa | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| North American Native Literature | ||
| Latin American/Latino Literature | ||
| Women's Literature | ||
| Queer Theory and Literatures | ||
| African Caribbean Literatures | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from seven hours of free electives | 7 | |
| 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.