English / Education / Secondary Teacher Licensure Program

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in English

(120 credit hours) Requirements are subject to change.

Students selecting this major also major in Education and seek licensure as a teacher of English at the secondary level. The English major is designed to increase students’ abilities in oral and written expression, to develop their proficiency in reading and analyzing literature, and to stimulate their appreciation, awareness, and understanding of the fundamental human problems and situations revealed in great literature. It also seeks to further develop their skills and techniques in the communicative arts. English majors select from one of three concentrations: American literature, British literature, or generalist. Effective for students entering in Fall 2002, English majors must successfully complete the department’s writing portfolio requirement.

For more information about the English major, contact Dr. Margaret Lloyd, chairperson of the Humanities Department, at (413) 748-3217 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

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II. Major Requirements (English)

A. Core Requirements

ENGL 241 - Survey of American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 242 - Survey of American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 261 - Survey of British Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 262 - Survey of British Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 301 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
ENGL 377 - The History of the English Language Credits: 3
ENGL 467 - Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 482 - Seminar Credits: 3
RELI 103 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3
or
RELI 106 - Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3

B. Concentration Requirements

Specific English requirements for Secondary Teacher Licensure (fulfills Generalist concentration under the English major)

ENGL 209 - World Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 220 - Grammar and Usage Credits: 3
ENGL 230 - Post-Colonial Literature Credits: 3

And select one of the following:

ENGL 251 - Survey of African American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 252 - Survey of African American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 272 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 274 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 275 - Women and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 362 - Celtic Literature Credits: 3

And select one of the following:

ENGL 226 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 302 - Business and Technical Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 303 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: 3
ENGL 305 - Introduction to Writing as a Profession Credits: 3
ENGL 306 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: 3

III. Elective Requirements (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)

Completion of the following requirements ensures the successful completion of the Education major with a specialization in Secondary Teacher Licensure.

Required courses:

EDUC 100 - Introduction to Education Credits: 2
EDUC 234 - Curriculum, Methods, and Organization for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
EDUC 237 - Foundations of Multicultural Education Credits: 3
EDUC 318 - Tutorial Pre-Practicum Credits: 3
EDUC 364 - Pre-Practicum-Teaching and Special Issues in Secondary Education Credits: 3
EDUC 463 - Practicum Seminar Credits: 2
EDUC 471 - Learning, Teaching, and Technology Credits: 3
PSYC 250 - Childhood and Adolescent Development Credits: 3

And select 10 credits from the following:

EDUC 464 - Middle School Practicum Credits: 5-10
EDUC 465 - High School Practicum Credits: 5-10

Academic Catalog

English / Education / Secondary Teacher Licensure Program

Download an English / Education / Secondary Teacher Licensure Program Checksheet

II. Major Requirements (English)

A. Core Requirements

B. Concentration Requirements

And select one of the following:

And select one of the following:

III. Elective Requirements (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)

And select 10 credits from the following: