B.A. Major in English With Teaching Certification

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in English degree provides a broad foundation in the study of writing and texts, including literature, film and media, and rhetoric. This secondary teaching degree program is designed to prepare students for secondary teacher certification in English. Students in this program pursue a double major by declaring and completing requirements for both the major in English and the major in Education.

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Admission Requirements

All students pursuing teacher certification must apply and be accepted the Office of Educator Preparation.

General Requirements

In addition to general education requirements, all English majors take 36 hours of English courses, which include First-Year English and Sophomore Literature courses.

The following advanced English courses are required for all majors, regardless of concentration:

  • ENG 3301
  • Early Literature courses (x2)
  • Single Author course
  • 4000-level course

Students may satisfy multiple requirements with one course.