English, Bachelor of Science in Education
The major for the Bachelor of Science in Education requires 45 semester hours.The program is designed to prepare students to become teachers of English in high schools or middle schools. Students receive a broad, well-rounded foundation in the field of English, with coursework that includes instruction in writing, literature, linguistics and literary theory. Students also receive instruction in educational pedagogy, classroom management, learning theory, and assessment.
Requirements
Major requirements
| EN 100 | English Composition I | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| EN 110 | English Composition I-Honors | 3 |
| EN 101 | English Composition II | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| EN 111 | English Composition II-Honors | 3 |
| 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
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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