Major in English Education
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin
For Majors
Curriculum guide and checklist for the area in English education/secondary certification (2012-2013 bulletin).
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Bachelor of Arts Degree |
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CIP 23.0101 |
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University Studies Requirements |
44-47 hours |
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University Studies Electives: |
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EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development |
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EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education |
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Note: Certification requires a grade of B or better in ENG 105, MAT 117 or higher, COM 161, and EDU 103 or equivalent course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and student teaching must be met. See your advisor and/or the Office of Teacher Education Services for details. |
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Required Courses |
25 hours |
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ENG 099 Transitions |
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ENG 221 Introduction to English Studies |
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ENG 303 British Literature to 1760 |
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ENG 304 British Literature, 1760 to the Present |
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ENG 311 American Literature to 1890 |
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ENG 312 American Literature, 1890 to the Present |
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ENG 321 Research in Literary Studies |
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ENG 334 Shakespeare |
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and one of the following: |
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ENG 309 History of the English Language |
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ENG 310 Introduction to English Linguistics |
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Required Limited Electives |
21 hours |
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ENG 214 Introduction to Creative Writing |
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ENG 228 Standard English Usage |
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ENG 329 Teaching English in Secondary Schools |
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ENG 435 Teaching Literature in Secondary Schools |
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ENG 445 Teaching Reading and Writing |
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Two 300-500 level ENG courses, both of which must be in literature, at least one covering writings prior to 1800. |
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Required for Secondary Certification |
29 hours |
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EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education |
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EDU 405 Evaluation and Measurement in Education * |
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SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools |
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SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School |
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SEC 422 Extended Practicum ** |
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SED 300 Educating Students with Disabilities |
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Total Curriculum Requirements |
120-126 hours *** |
* Must be taken together and two semesters before student teaching.
** Must be taken one semester before student teaching.
*** Six additional hours may be required in a modern language to achieve 202-level proficiency, and should be taken as electives as indicated.
The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University under the 2013-14 academic bulletin. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the MSU bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment; if you enrolled prior to the 2013-14 academic year, consult the registrar's listing for your applicable bulletin.