Dec 05, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

HELP

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

English - Concentration in English Education, B.A.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Students must receive a C or better in all Major Requirements (Core Courses and Core Electives).

General Education Requirements (36 hours)

HIST 141 - Making of the Modern World Credits: 3

Major Requirements (36 hours)

Core Courses

ENGL 200 - Intro to English Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 203 - Major Figures in Black Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 216 - Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition Credits: 3
ENGL 250 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 303 - Literary Criticism Credits: 3
ENGL 458 - African American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 498 - Research Methods in English–Capstone Credits: 3

Subtotal: 21

Core Electives

Directions: Select five courses from the list below.

ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 307 - Southern Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 308 - Multi-Ethnic American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 309 - Caribbean Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 310 - Harlem Renaissance Credits: 3
ENGL 311 - Introduction to Women’s Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 315 - Interdisciplinary Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 317 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
ENGL 325 - Digital Literacy Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 327 - History of the English Language Credits: 3
ENGL 360 - Special Topics in American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 365 - Special Topics in Black Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 370 - Special Topics in British Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 380 - Introduction to Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 390 - Introduction to Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 400 - Asian American Writers Credits: 3
ENGL 401 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 404 - Film and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 408 - Gender and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 406 - Intermediate Creative Writing: Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 407 - Special Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 411 - Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 425 - Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 430 - The British Novel Credits: 3
ENGL 431 - Early Modern Global Texts Credits: 3
ENGL 465 - Contemporary American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 466 - The American Novel Credits: 3
ENGL 479 - Special Studies & Research in Language and Literature Credits: 1-3
ENGL 495 - Internship–English Credits:
DGM 200 - Digital Storytelling Credits: 3
DGM 298 - Social Media Analysis Credits: 3
DGM 350 - New Media and Culture Credits: 3
DGM 357 - Digital Media Marketing Credits: 3
DGM 400 - Writing for Digital Media Credits: 3
DGM 450 - Media Ethics Credits: 3
SPCH 200 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Concentration Requirements (18 Hours)

Concentration Elective I

Select 3 credits from the following:

ENGL 301 - British Literature I Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 302 - British Literature II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 370 - Special Topics in British Literature Credits: 3

Subtotal: 3

Concentration Elective II

Select 3 credits from the following:

ENGL 305 - American Literature I Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 306 - American Literature II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 360 - Special Topics in American Literature Credits: 3

Subtotal: 3

Concentration Core Requirements

ENGL 319 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 326 - Secondary Education English Credits: 3
ENGL 336 - Young Adult Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 350 - The Graphic Novel Credits: 3

Subtotal: 12

Free Electives (30 Hours, 3 with minor)

Subtotal: 120

Minor in Secondary Education (27 hours)

Students completeing a the BA in English with a concentration in English Education, must complete the minor in Secondary Education which includes student teaching for licensure. Most free electives will be the prescribed secondary education minor courses listed below. Taking courses beyond EDUC 210 and SPED 310 require admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Admission to the EPP requires a formal application process and passing scores on the PRAXIS Core. Students are recommended to start this process no later than their sophomore year.

EDUC 210 - Professional Studies I: Introduction to Education Credits: 3
SPED 310 - Introduction to Special and Diverse Learners Credits: 3
EDUC 350 - Teaching Intermediate & Content Reading Credits: 3
EDUC 360 - Teaching and Assessment Credits: 3
EDUC 430 - Secondary Instructional Methods (9-12) Credits: 3
EDUC 467 - Observation and Supervised Teaching in Language Arts/English Credits: 12
EDUC 478 - Seminar in Contemporary Educational Issues Credits: P/F

Subtotal: 27

Suggested Curriculum Guide B.A. Degree in English - Concentration in English Education

Freshman Year

First Semester

ENGL 102 - Composition I Credits: 3
HIST 141 - Making of the Modern World Credits: 3
UNIV 110 - First Year Seminar I Credits: 1
Natural Sciences and Mathematics - B Credits: 4
Physical Education Activity Credits: 1
Free Electives Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Second Semester

ENGL 103 - Composition II Credits: 3
UNIV 120 - First Year Seminar II Credits: 1
Natural Sciences and Mathematics - A Credits: 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences B (1) Credits: 3
HLTH 185 - Health Concepts Credits: 2
Humanities and Fine Arts B Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Sophmore Year

First Semester

Humanities and Fine Arts A Credits:3
Social and Behavioral Science B (2) Credits: 3
ENGL 200 - Intro to English Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 250 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 216 - Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Second Semester

Humanities and Fine Arts C Credits:3
ENGL 203 - Major Figures in Black Literature Credits: 3
Core Elective 1 Credits: 3
Core Elective 2 Credits: 3
ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

ENGL 303 - Literary Criticism Credits: 3
Core Elective 3 Credits: 3
Core Elective 4 Credits: 3
Concentration Elective 1 Credits: 3
SPED 310 - Introduction to Special and Diverse Learners Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Second Semester

ENGL 498 - Research Methods in English–Capstone Credits: 3
Core Elective 5 Credits: 3
Concentration Elective 2 Credits: 3
Concentration Core 1 Credits: 3
EDUC 350 - Teaching Intermediate & Content Reading Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

ENGL 458 - African American Literature Credits: 3
EDUC 360 - Teaching and Assessment Credits: 3
EDUC 430 - Secondary Instructional Methods (9-12) Credits: 3
Concentration Core 2 Credits: 3
Concentration Core 3 Credits: 3
Concentration Core 4 Credits: 3

Subtotal: 18

Second Semester

EDUC 467 - Observation and Supervised Teaching in Language Arts/English Credits: 12
EDUC 478 - Seminar in Contemporary Educational Issues Credits: P/F

Academic Catalog

English - Concentration in English Education, B.A.

General Education Requirements (36 hours)

Major Requirements (36 hours)

Core Courses

Subtotal: 21

Core Electives

Subtotal: 15

Concentration Requirements (18 Hours)

Concentration Elective I

Subtotal: 3

Concentration Elective II

Subtotal: 3

Concentration Core Requirements

Subtotal: 12

Free Electives (30 Hours, 3 with minor)

Subtotal: 120

Minor in Secondary Education (27 hours)

Subtotal: 27

Suggested Curriculum Guide B.A. Degree in English - Concentration in English Education

Freshman Year

First Semester

Subtotal: 15

Second Semester

Subtotal: 15

Sophmore Year

First Semester

Subtotal: 15

Second Semester

Subtotal: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

Subtotal: 15

Second Semester

Subtotal: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

Subtotal: 18

Second Semester

Subtotal: 12

Subtotal : 120