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English Literature with Initial Teacher Licensure

Students within our English major can pursue initial licensure as high school English teachers. This program provides students with both a broad introduction to high school teaching and specific instruction in the theory, research and practice of secondary English teaching. Students engage in field-based experiences in the school setting supervised by our faculty through on-site pre-practicum experiences coupled with each teaching course and a formal teaching practicum as the capstone experience. This program is nationally accredited by NCATE and boasts graduates working in high schools throughout the region.

Students interested in pursuing Initial Teacher Licensure must apply for formal admission to the program. For information about undergraduate requirements in teacher preparation, see the section titled: "Teacher Preparation Programs (Undergraduate)".

Bachelor of Arts

The course requirements are those for the bachelor of arts/Literature or bachelor of science/Literature plus the following:

Required:

ENGL 2870 The Structure and Nature of Language
ENGL 2910 Literature for Young Adults

Core Courses:

ENGL 2860 Introduction to Secondary School Teaching
ENGL 4700 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools
ENGL 4850 Special Methods in English
ENGL 4860/4870 English Practicum in a Secondary School (300 hours)
SPED 3800 Secondary Programs for Adolescents with Special Needs

Bachelor of Science Degree

This program is available for students who choose not to fulfill the requirement for foreign language proficiency at the second-year level. All other requirements are the same as for the bachelor of arts in English-Initial Licensure.