English/Secondary Education

Required Courses

Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the new Core Curriculum, which takes effect with the Class of 2016, is available at http://www.providence.edu/academic-affairs/core-curriculum.

Other assessment requirements include, but are not limited to, Basic Skills Tests, minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA, minimum 2.0 average in English major courses, C or higher in all Education courses. Please visit the Secondary Education  section for additional information.

• ENG 175 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
• ENG 231 - Survey of British Literature I 3 Credits
• ENG 232 - Survey of British Literature II 3 Credits
• ENG 304 - History of the English Language 3 Credits

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• ENG 311 - Shakespeare: Histories and Comedies 3 Credits OR
• ENG 312 - Shakespeare: Tragedies and Romances 3 Credits

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• ENG 355 - American Literature to 1865 3 Credits
• ENG 356 - American Literature 1865 – 1914 3 Credits
• ENG 364 - Modern American Fiction 3 Credits

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• (3) English Electives:

  1. Pre-1800 OR Post-1800
  2. Pre-1800 Literature: British
  3. Post-1800 Literature: Creative Writing

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• EDU 201 - Educational Psychology 3 Credits
• EDU 206 - Principles of Secondary Education 3 Credits
• EDU 206L - Principles of Secondary Education Field Experience 1 Credit
• EDU 301 - Foundations of Education 3 Credits
• EDU 303 - The Child with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom 3 Credits
• EDU 303L - The Child with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom Field Experience 1 Credit
• EDU 401 - Educational Measurement 3 Credits
• EDU 401L - Educational Measurement Field Experience 1 Credit
• EDU 411 - Teaching English in Secondary Schools 3 Credits
• EDU 411L - Teaching English in Secondary Schools Field Experience 1 Credit
• EDU 449 - Classroom Management for High/Middle School Teachers 1 Credit
• EDU 450 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School 9 Credits