English Language Arts Education, Bachelor of Science

The English language arts education major requires completion of 36 credits in English and communication plus 47 credits of professional studies in education. Students anticipating a secondary teaching career should consult with the English language arts education advisor and follow the specific requirements and sequences in the Guide to Teacher Education.

English Language Arts Specialization Requirements

Core Courses

COMM 101	Media Communication	3
COMM 430	Gender Studies in Media Communication	3
ENGL 105	Writing and Critical Inquiry	3
ENGL 201	Introduction to Literary Study	3
ENGL 226	Fundamentals of Digital Journalism	3
ENGL 240	Voices in American Literature	3
ENGL 243	Global Literature	3
ENGL 244	Voices in British Literature	3
ENGL 315	Historical and Modern Linguistics	3
ENGL 321	Oral Interpretation of Literature	3
ENGL 351	Teaching & Reading for Adolescents	3
ENGL 358	Drama in the Age of Shakespeare	3

Required Professional Studies Courses

EDUC 101	Introduction Educational Practice	3
EDUC 202	Cultural Awareness in the Classroom	3
EDUC 280	Exceptional Child	3
EDUC 282	Educational Psychology Application	3
EDUC 316	Read/Write Across Curriculums	3
EDUC 333	The Learning Environment	3
EDUC 340	Educational Measurement/Evaluation	3
EDUC 342	Middle School Curriculum/Instruct	3
EDUC 400	Early Professional Experience	1
EDUC 409	Secondary Methods	3
EDUC 410	Secondary Methods Clinical Practice	3
EDUC 421	Student Teaching/Secondary	7 to 15
EDUC 428	Secondary Programs Clinical Seminar	1

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit	Required Credits
General Education (For B.S.)*	27
Major	36
Education	47
Elective	10
Total Credits to Earn Degree	120
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.