English, Bachelor of Science in Education
The major for the Bachelor of Science in Education requires 45 semester hours. The aim of the program is the development of competence in reading and writing skills, understanding of the history and development of the English language, and knowledge of the major writers, texts, trends, genres, and historical development of the British and American literary canons. The Bachelor of Science in Education degree is the option chosen by those who plan to teach at the secondary level.
The core courses taken by all degree candidates are directed toward developing the requisite skills in reading, writing, and cultural literacy needed by students, both English and non-English majors, to participate in the broader culture.
Requirements
Major requirements
| EN 100 | English Composition I | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| EN 110 | English Composition I-Honors | 3-4 |
| EN 101 | English Composition II | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| EN 111 | English Composition II-Honors | 3-4 |
| EN 210 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| EN 211 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| EN 220 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| EN 221 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| EN 270 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| EN 355 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
| EN 395 | Survey of Contemporary Literature | 3 |
| EN 430 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| EN 440 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| EN 460 | Literary Forms & Techniques | 3 |
Select 1 of the following courses
Students are allowed to repeat the following courses one time, provided the topic of study is different the second time.
EN 428 Studies in the Novel
EN 451 Studies in Regional and Ethnic Literature
EN 461 Special Topics in English
| EN 332 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| EN 428 | Studies in the Novel | 3 |
| EN 451 | Studies in Regional or Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| EN 461 | Special Topics in English | 3 |
Select 1 of the following courses
| EN 314 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| EN 328 | Writing for Stage & Screen | 3 |
| EN 329 | Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| EN 367 | Creative Non-Fiction Writing | 3 |
Three hours of upper-level English courses as elective
Upper level = 300-level or above
Total Credit Hours: 123-132