Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts in English Education

Introduce students to the stories, poems, and plays that reflect and shape our world, while sharpening their skills in critical thinking, research, and organization.

English Education student teaching at the front of the classroom

About this Program

Secondary English Education majors explore the texts, representations, and language that have shaped our world. Along the way, they sharpen their skills in critical thinking and reading, debate and dialogue, research, and expression, and they learn how to support their future students in doing the same.

  • The 122-hour program is approved for a 7-12 license in secondary English. Students pursue 39 hours in core English and related coursework.

There are three phases for education majors: Phase I: Core Curriculum; Phase II: Teacher Education Program; and Phase III: Student Teaching.

  • During Phase III, our teacher candidates observe and teach alongside talented local teachers. In the classroom, students learn effective teaching methods, how to cater to students of different grades and developmental levels, and how to develop a professional disposition.
  • The Student Advising and Field Experience (SAFE) office works with school partners in establishing placement for these observations.

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    Program Information

    Program Type

    Major

    Area of Study

    Education

    Duration

    4 Years

    Degree

    B.A.Ed. in English Education

    Program Location

    Oxford

    Emphases

    N/A

    Required Credit Hours

    124 Hours

    Course Requirements

    Find information on the Bachelor of Arts in English Education below. For more, check out our Program Sheet and the Undergraduate Handbook for Teacher Education.

    To complete a Bachelor of Arts in English Education, students must complete the following courses. 

    Core Curriculum

    English Composition (6)

    • WRIT 101 (3)
    • WRIT 102 or LIBA 102 (3)

    Social / Behavioral Science (9)

    • PSY 201 (3)
    • HST (100 level suggested) (3)
    • HST (100 level suggested) (3)

    Mathematics / Science (15-18)

    • MATH 121 College Algebra or higher (not to include Math 245 or 246) (3)
    • Physical Science w/lab (ASTR 103, ASTR 104, CHEM 105/115, GEOL 101/111, GEOL 102/122. GEOL 104/114, GEOL 105/115, PHYS 107, PHYS 108, PHYS 211/212, PHYS 213/223 (3-4)
    • Biological Science w/lab (BISC 102/103 suggested) (3-4)
    • Science Elective (lab not required) (ASTR 101, ASTR 103, ASTR 104, CHEM 105, GEOL 101, GEOL 102, GEOL 104, GEOL 105, PHYS 107, PHYS 108. PHYS 211, PHYS 213) (3-4)
    • Math or Science Elective (not to include Math 245 or 246) (3)

    Humanities / Fine Arts (12)

    • English Literature (ENG 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226) (3)
    • English Literature (ENG 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226) (3)
    • Fine Arts (AH 101, 102, 201; DANC 200, MUS 102, 103, 104; THEA 201) (3)
    • HUmanities Elective (Suggested: AAS, CLC, ENG, GST, HON, HST, LING, PHIL, REL, SST, ARAB, CHIN, FR, GERM, GR, KOR, ITAL, JAPN, LAT, PORT, RUSS, SPAN, SWA (3)

    Content Area (36)

    The following courses must be complete to enter Phase III

    • Elective in English (300 or above) (3)
    • ENG 305 Adv. Writing (3)
    • ENG 306 History of English Language (3)
    • ENG 307 Jr. Sem: Lit Critic (3)
    • ENG 310 Intro to Film (3)
    • Grammar (from 504, 510, 519) (3)
    • Junior Seminar (see below) (3) 
    • Junior Seminar (see below) (3)
    • Literary Surveys (from 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, or 226) (3)
    • Literary Surveys from (221, 222, 223, 224, 225, or 226) (3)
    • LING 313 Introduction to Linguistic Science (3)
    • Shakespeare (from 324, 426, 427) (3)

    Related Areas (3)

    • EDSE 525 (3)

    Professional Education (30)

    • EDSP 308 Intro to Special Ed (3)
    • EDCI 352 Education, Society, and the K-12 Learner (3)

    Admission to Phase II required

    • EDSP 327 Classroom Management and Behavioral Interventions (3)
    • EDCI 353 Effective Class Practice (3)
    • EDSE 400 Principles of Education (3)
    • EDSE 442 Spec Meth I English (3)

    Admission to Phase III required

    • EDCI 419 Classroom Assessment (3)
    • EDLE 480 Student Teaching: English (9)

    Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement Option

    To be eligible for endorsement the student must complete: 

    • EDSP 308
    • EDSP 327
    • EDSP 407 (not part of the 122 hours)
    • EDSP 410 (not part of the 122 hours)

    Applicants to the program must meet these requirements:

    • 2.5 grade point average (entry admission for transfer students and change of major)
    • 2.75 grade point average (admission for Phase II: Teacher Education Program) and appropriate scores on either the ACT, SAT or Praxis CORE* (link to Phase II information is posted above under Program Description)

    *Praxis Core Exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 composite (or SAT equivalent; View the SAT Equivalency Scoring sheet for more information) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 hours of completed coursework are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE exam for admission to Phase II.

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