English/Secondary Education

Please Note:

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 Core Curriculum is available within each course and online. 

Required Courses

Other assessment requirements include, but are not limited to, Basic Skills Tests, minimum of 2.50 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.

English Courses:
(Beginning with the Class of 2027, no more than 2 courses at the 200 level may be counted toward the English portion of the Major.)

• ENG 175 - Introduction to Literature
    (3 credits)
• ENG 304 - History of the English Language  (3 credits)
• 3 Pre-1800 Literature Courses (9 credits)
• 4 Post-1800 Literature Courses (12 credits)
• 1 Writing Course Chosen from: (3 credits)
  • ENG 287 - Composition Studies   (3 credits)
  • OR 
    ENG 301 - Writing Genres
      (3 credits)
  • OR 
    ENG 380 - Creative Writing in Fiction
      (3 credits)
  • OR 
    ENG 381 - Creative Writing in Poetry
      (3 credits)
  • OR 
    ENG 385 - The Art of the Essay
      (3 credits)
  • OR 
    ENG 386 Digital Composition
      (3 credits)

• Education Courses:

• 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-