English Secondary Education (B.A.)

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Major Content Area Courses

ENG 112 - World Literature Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) ^*π
ENG 220 - Introduction to Literary Study Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 333 - The Bible as Literature Credit Hours: 3 ^
ENG 361 - Linguistics and Grammar Credit Hours: 3 ^
WRT 306 - Writing for Children Credit Hours: 3 ^

Choose one American literature from the following

ENG 331 - American Literature to 1865 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 332 - American Literature since 1865 Credit Hours: 3

Choose one British literature from the following

ENG 335 - British Literature before 1800 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 336 - British Literature since 1800 Credit Hours: 3

One American or British Literature courses from the lists above not already used 3

ENG 331 - American Literature to 1865 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 332 - American Literature since 1865 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 335 - British Literature before 1800 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 336 - British Literature since 1800 Credit Hours: 3

Choose one course from the following

ENG 311 - Poetry Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 313 - Fiction Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^
VID 314 - Script Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*

Choose four upper-level ENG courses not already used 12

English Content Area Credit Hours 39

Secondary Education Professional Program

EDU 140 - Exploring Critical Skills for the Professional Educator Credit Hours: 3 §
EDU 140L - Professional Skills Lab Credit Hours: 0 §
EDU 202 - Issues and Trends in Education Credit Hours: 2 §*
EDU 230 - Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) ^*π
EDU 271 - The Diverse Learner Credit Hours: 4 ^*
EDU 336 - Teaching at the Secondary Level Credit Hours: 2 (or minor methods course) §*
EDU 341 - Teaching English at the Secondary Level Credit Hours: 3 §*
EDU 360 - Integrating Technology in Teaching Credit Hours: 2 ^*
EDU 425 - Reading Development in Middle and Secondary Content Areas Credit Hours: 3 ^*
EDU 429 - Effective Classroom Management, Assessment, and Instruction Credit Hours: 3 ‡*
EDU 430S - Seminar in Teaching-Secondary Credit Hours: 3 §*
EDU 450S - Directed Teaching - Secondary Credit Hours: 3-9 ^*

Secondary Education Professional Program Credit Hours 36

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^#

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - ENG 112 - World Literature (see Major Content Area courses)
Mathematics Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - EDU 230 - Educational Psychology (see Secondary Professional courses)

General Education Credit Hours 45

Choose a certifying minor (see Teacher Education for more information) 20

B.A. in English Secondary Education Total Credit Hours 140

Symbol Key

‡ Grade of “B” or better required.
§ Grade of “B-” or better required.
^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible alternative course or exam option to fulfill this requirement.
π A major, required support, or professional program course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

English Secondary Education Learning Outcomes

Students in the English secondary education major will articulate key components of literature and literary history. Students will demonstrate writing competence for a variety of contexts. Students will demonstrate an ability to think broadly and critically and be able to analyze and evaluate texts and literature from a Christian worldview. Students will connect knowledge and skills acquired in the program to situations they may encounter beyond the university experience. Students in the English secondary education major will be prepared for graduate school and to teach English in secondary schools in Michigan.

Minimum GPA Requirement

Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the major and minor content areas to be eligible for certification.

Teacher Certification Tests

Students should be aware of the schedule for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC).

Speech General Education Requirement Option

Students who successfully complete the interpersonal and presentation portions of EDU 140L upon the recommendation of the School of Education faculty will fulfill the speech requirement for General Education. No credit hours will be earned for fulfillment of this requirement through EDU 140L .

Program Oversight

The English secondary education major is overseen by the Department of English. Courses with the ENG number are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair. The secondary education professional portion of this degree program is overseen by the School of Education. For additional teacher education policies and requirements, please refer to the Teacher Education section of this catalog.