English Education, B.A.
Introduce students to the stories, poems, and plays that reflect and shape our world, while sharpening their skills in critical thinking, research, and organization.
About the Bachelor of Arts in English Education
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
Degree
B.A.Ed. in English Education
Emphases
N/A
Required Credit Hours
122 Hours
Program Type
Major
Program Location
School
Duration
4 Years
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The B.A. in English Education is more than just a bachelor's degree; students will earn licensure to teach their specialized subject through the Praxis exam.
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.
All teacher education candidates in the elementary, health and physical education, secondary, and special education programs are placed in one location during the senior year.
- The yearlong internship consists of senior practicum and student teaching.
- Candidates are paired with the same Clinical Instructor for the entire senior year.
All senior yearlong placements are overseen by a Uuniversity Ssupervisor and are based on the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards (InTASC) and Special Professional Association (SPA) Standards.
Candidates must take additional Praxis exams to qualify for licensure in Mississippi. Once licensed, candidates will be highly qualified to teach their emphasis subject grades 7-12. Candidates may also qualify for additional add-on endorsements through coursework or Praxis II exams.
For information on seeking licensure outside Mississippi, please review the Certification information.
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Rosemary Oliphant Ingham
Professor of Teacher Education
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