English Education/Secondary Education Major, B.A./B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

The objectives of the English major are that students will:

• develop sophistication in critical thought and inquiry through the reading and discussion of literature and learn to use language effectively and rhetorically in both expository and creative writing (Academic);
• realize the inherent value of literary scholarship and excellence in written and spoken expression, be prepared for graduate work, teaching, and other relevant professions, and connect these skills and pursuits to a sense of personal calling (Vocational);
• recognize and understand the role of both Christian faith and biblical truth as they inform and enrich the study of literature, rhetoric, and the art of composition (Christian);
• appreciate the influence of literature and rhetoric in American history and of the Classics in the formation of American national identity, and develop a capacity for careful thought and expression which manifests as an informed and resolute desire to engage in civic responsibility (Patriotic);
• understand the propensity of language and literature to edify, enlighten, and refine by contextualizing the human experience and communicating cultural values and assumptions (Cultural).
   

Students completing a double major in English/Secondary Education and requirements for state certification shall have: 1) a theoretical and practical knowledge of educational principles; 2) a broad knowledge of the English discipline, including practice in methodology and pedagogy; 3) a theoretical and applied knowledge appropriate to teaching in a multicultural, pluralistic society; 4) a thorough understanding of a teacher’s responsibilities within the classroom, school, and community. 

Required content courses: 48 credit hours

• ENG 103 - College Composition (GE)
• ENG 203 - Foundations of Literary Studies
• ENG 223 - Introduction to Grammar
• ENG 253 - American Rhetoric (GE)
• ENG 383 - Multicultural and Adolescent Literature
• ENG 413 - Teaching Composition
• ENG 423 - History of English Language
• ENG 433 - Literary Criticism Seminar
• ENA 203 - Survey of American Literature I
• ENA 213 - Survey of American Literature II
• ENB 203 - Survey of British Literature I
• ENB 213 - Survey of British Literature II
• ENW 303 - Classical and Christian Epics

One of the following: 3 credit hours

• ENG 323 - Creative Writing: Nonfiction OR
• ENG 343 - Creative Writing: Poetry OR
• ENG 353 - Creative Writing: Fiction

One of the following: 3 credit hours

• ENB 403 - Shakespeare’s Tragedies OR
• ENB 423 - Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories

One of the following: 3 credit hours

• ENA 323 - The American Novel OR
• ENB 343 - British Novel OR
• ENB 403 - Shakespeare’s Tragedies OR
• ENB 423 - Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories OR
• ENW 333 - Modern World Literature

General Education course specified by major: 3 credit hours

• PSY 273 - Educational Psychology

K-12/Secondary Education Required Courses: 39-41 credit hours

• Secondary Education courses (see K-12/Secondary Education Major, B.A./B.S.  section under Education for complete list of courses).

Teaching Methods Specific to English Education:

• EDU 4202 - Implementation of Secondary School Best Practices
• EDU 4233 - Best Practices in Teaching English