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.