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 | ||
| Essential Education | 30 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (hours are distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Essential Ed/Free Electives categories) | 39 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| ENG 303 | Advanced Composition for Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Introduction to English Studies | 3 |
| ENG 405 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| ENG 350 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 351 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 352 | English Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 353 | English Literature II | 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 | ||
| 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) E | ||
or ENG 212 | Survey of World Literature II | |
| American Civilization to 1877 (Element 4A) E | ||
or HIS 103 | American Civilization Since 1877 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication (Element 1C) E | ||
or CMS 210 | Public Speaking | |
| Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) Requirements (43 hours) | ||
| EDF 203 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| EDF 219 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| SED 104 | Special Education Introduction | 3 |
| EDF 204 | Emerging Instructional Technologies | 2 |
| EMS 300 | Curriculum and Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDC 300 | Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDF 413 | Assessment in Education | 3 |
| EMS 474 | Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| EMS 490 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| ESE 543 | Teaching of Language Arts in the Secondary School | 3 |
| CED 400 | Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription | 1 |
| CED 450 | Clinical V: Practicing Teaching | 1 |
| CED 499 | Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | 12 |
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 5 hours of Free Electives | 5 | |
| 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 | |
- E
Course also satisfies an Essential Education element. Course hours are included within the Essential Education requirement above.
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.
Key:
- E
Course satisfies an Essential Education element.
- *
Course must be taken in semester indicated.
- Fa
offered Fall semesters only
- Sp
offered Spring semesters only
Upper division courses: All students are required to have a minimum of 39 hrs. upper division (300-level or above) courses distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Essential Ed/Free Electives categories.
English Teaching B.A.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| GSD 101E | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1A ) E | 3 |
| CMS 100 or CMS 210 |
Introduction to Human Communication (E-1C ) E or Public Speaking |
3 |
| MAT 105 or STA 215 |
Mathematics with Applications (E-2A ) E or Introduction to Statistical Reasoning |
3 |
| ENG 211 or ENG 212 |
Survey of World Literature I (E-3B ) E or Survey of World Literature II |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 102 | Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1B) E | 3 |
| E-2B (Natural Science) | 3 | |
| E-3A (Arts) | 3 | |
| HIS 102 or HIS 103 |
American Civilization to 1877 (E-4A ) E or American Civilization Since 1877 |
3 |
| EDF 203 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| E-4B (Social and Behavioral Science) E | 3 | |
| E-Flex (GE Flex Elective) E | 3 | |
| ENG 303 | Advanced Composition for Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Introduction to English Studies | 3 |
| EDF 219 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| Apply to Teacher Education. | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 350 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 410 | Grammar, Traditional and Modern | 3 |
| Non-Chronological Literature Elective (ENG 361, ENG 362, ENG 364, or ENG 365) | 3 | |
| SED 104 | Special Education Introduction | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG 351 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 474 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 405 | Introduction to Composition Fa | 3 |
| EMS 300 | Curriculum and Instructional Design (Must be taken with EDC 300 in the same semester) | 3 |
| EDC 300 | Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 352 | English Literature I | 3 |
| American Literature Elective (ENG 452, ENG 454, or ENG 455) Sp | 3 | |
| EMS 490 | Classroom and Behavior Management (Must be taken with EDF 413 and CED 400 in the same semester) | 3 |
| EDF 413 | Assessment in Education | 3 |
| CED 400 | Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription | 1 |
| EDF 204 | Emerging Instructional Technologies | 2 |
| Apply for graduation. | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG 353 | English Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 440 | Young Adult Literature Fa | 3 |
| ENG 510 | Introduction to Linguistic Theory Fa | 3 |
| ESE 543 | Teaching of Language Arts in the Secondary School (Must be taken with CED 450 in the same semester) Fa | 3 |
| CED 450 | Clinical V: Practicing Teaching | 1 |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EMS 474 | Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| CED 499 | Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | 12 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |