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
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| ENG 110 | English Composition I-Honors | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition II | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| ENG 111 | English Composition II-Honors | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 220 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 270 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 355 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
| ENG 395 | Survey of Contemporary Literature | 3 |
| ENG 430 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 440 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| ENG 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.
- ENG 428 Studies in the Novel
- ENG 451 Studies in Regional and Ethnic Literature
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ENG 461 Special Topics in English
Select 1 of the following courses
| ENG 314 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 328 | Writing for Stage & Screen | 3 |
| ENG 329 | Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| ENG 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