B.S.Ed. in English
College of Education and Social Work
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement 1 | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Additional PDE Requirement | ||
| MAT 103 or higher | 3 | |
| Education Requirements | ||
| EDF 300 | Democracy and Education | 3 |
| EDP 280 | Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education | 3 |
| EDA 103 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDA 303 | Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators | 2 |
| ENG/LAN 382 | Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 | 3 |
| EDR 347 | Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| ERM 355 | Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7-12 | 3 |
| SED 100 | An Exploration of Secondary Education | 3 |
| SED 200 | Learning Environments and Field Experience in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| SED 300 | Principles of Teaching and Technology in the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| SED 390 | Teaching English in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| SED 392 | Writing and Teaching Writing Secondary English | 3 |
| Departmental Preparatory Requirements | ||
| ENG 201 | Introduction to English Studies | 3 |
| ENG 202 | Research Methods for English Studies | 3 |
| ENG 296 | Theory & Criticism in English Studies | 3 |
| or ENG 206 | Black Critical Theory | |
| ENG/LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENG 331 | Structure of Modern English | 3 |
| English Content Courses | ||
| World Literature | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Latina Writing | ||
| 20TH Century Native American Literature | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| African American Literature I | ||
| African American Literature II | ||
| Asian American Literature | ||
| British Literature | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| English Literature I | ||
| English Literature II | ||
| Shakespeare I | ||
| Shakespeare II | ||
| Poetry | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Feminist Poetry | ||
| Modern American Poetry | ||
| Poetry Workshop I | ||
| Poetry Workshop II | ||
| Journalism Elective | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Newswriting | ||
| Feature Writing | ||
| Sports Reporting and Writing | ||
| Magazine Article Writing | ||
| Ethical Issues in News Media | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric Elective (Select one WRH course) | 3 | |
| English Elective | 3 | |
| English 400 Seminars | ||
| ENG 400 | Research Seminar (Two different courses required) | 6 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| SED 411 | Student Teaching Sec - 1st Half 2 | 6 |
| SED 412 | Student Teaching Sec - 2nd Half 2 | 6 |
| Other Degree Completion Requirements | ||
| All teacher certification candidates must attempt the Praxis II tests required by their program and produce evidence of testing prior to the first day of their student teaching semester. | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 123 | |
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For the humanities requirement, majors should take CLS 260 or CLS 261.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
See the Educator Preparation Programs section of this catalog for an explanation of related requirements.
Accelerated B.S.Ed. in English to M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and ESL Program Specialist Certificate Program
To be considered for the accelerated program, students must have attained (completed) 30 credits and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.0. Students in the accelerated program can substitute up to 12 credits of graduate course work for electives that satisfy the B.S.Ed. program requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | ||
| LAN 569 | Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 | 3 |
| or ENG/LAN 382 | Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 | |
| Departmental Preparatory Requirements | ||
| LIN 501 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| or ENG/LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| LAN 575 | Structure of Modern English | 3 |
| or ENG 331 | Structure of Modern English | |
| Elective | ||
| LIN 540 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| ENG 201 | Introduction to English Studies | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics (OR ABOVE) | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| SED 100 | An Exploration of Secondary Education | 3 |
| EDA 103 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| MAT XXX | Second Math Course | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| ENG 296 | Theory & Criticism in English Studies | 3 |
| EDP 280 | Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education | 3 |
| EDF 300 | Democracy and Education | 3 |
| JRN XXX | Journalism Elective | 3 |
| American Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed (HIS) | 3 | |
| *Stage I fields: clearances needed | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| SED 200 | Learning Environments and Field Experience in Secondary Schools 1 | 3 |
| EDA 303 | Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators | 2 |
| World Literature Elective/Humanities Gen Ed (LIT) | 3 | |
| ENG XXX | English Elective | 3 |
| ENG 382 or LAN 382 |
Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 or Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 |
3 |
| ENG 230 or LIN 230 |
Introduction to Linguistics or Introduction to Linguistics |
3 |
| *Test of Writing Competency completed. Teacher Candidacy paperwork should be completed and submitted by end of the 4th semester. | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| SED 300 | Principles of Teaching and Technology in the Secondary Classroom 1 | 3 |
| EDR 347 | Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| ERM 355 | Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7-12 | 3 |
| British Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Poetry Elective | 3 | |
| *Stage III fields: clearances needed | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| ENG 400 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| SED 392 | Writing and Teaching Writing Secondary English 1 | 3 |
| WRH XXX | WRH Elective | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| ENG 400 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| SED 390 | Teaching English in Secondary Schools 1 | 3 |
| ENG XXX | English Elective | 3 |
| Writing Elective | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| SED 411 | Student Teaching Sec - 1st Half 1 | 6 |
| SED 412 | Student Teaching Sec - 2nd Half 1 | 6 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
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Field course: clearances needed
