Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts 7-12

Students wanting to obtain a BQ (7-12) English Language Arts Certification will need to take and pass the following MTTC Tests

  • #130 (7-12) English Language Arts
  • #136 (7-12) Professional Knowledge and Skills

Required Coursework

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

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Scientific Inquiry

4

T ED400Associate Teaching

10-12

T ED400: Certification Path.

Program Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to develop skills in professional communication and relationships through their application of practical skills learned in previous coursework.
  2. Students will explore humanity’s most profound ideas through the exploration of foundational texts.
  3. Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication, providing the foundation for success in upper-level coursework.
  4. Students will be able to develop skills in quantitative reasoning, providing the foundation for success in upper-level coursework.
  5. Students will demonstrate that cultures have different world views.
  6. Students will be exposed to a variety of artistic modalities to recognize and appreciate arts in different forms

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Secondary Professional Education Sequence

*Candidates may earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science (depending on the major chosen). Total credit amounts will vary depending on the major/minor completed.

Level One Core (21 hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED101Explorations in Education

1

T ED109Introduction to Educational Technology

2

T ED240Foundations of Education

3

T ED242Multicultural Education in the 21st Century

3

T ED204Educational Psychology

3

T ED204LClinical Experience

1

T ED205Educ Exceptional Students

3

T ED205LClinical Experience

1

T ED217Adolescent Development

3

T ED217LClinical Experience

1

Level Two Core (16 hours)

(Must be admitted to Level 2 prior to enrolling)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED330Teaching Learning Process - Secondary and K-12

3

T ED330LClinical Experience

1

T ED345Secondary Methods and Materials

3

T ED345LClinical Experience

1

*All Secondary Majors will complete

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED346Literacy in Content Areas

3

T ED409Online Learning and Technology Applications

2

T ED410Social and Emotional Health and Learning

3

Level Three Core (15 hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED400Associate Teaching

10-12

T ED407Classroom Assessment and Evaluation

2

T ED444Associate Teaching Seminar

2

English Major Core (33 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENGL102Human Textuality: Intro to English Studies

3

ENGL203Creative Writing

3

ENGL208Introduction to British Literature

3

ENGL210Introduction to American Literature

3

ENGL342Teaching Writing

3

ENGL332English Language

3

ENGL358The Novel: Focus on British Literature

3

ENGL368Intermediate American Literature

3

ENGL402Capstone

3

T ED348Adolescent Literature

3

English Language Arts Education Minor (24 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENGL102Human Textuality: Intro to English Studies

3

ENGL203Creative Writing

3

ENGL208Introduction to British Literature

3

ENGL210Introduction to American Literature

3

ENGL342Teaching Writing

3

ENGL332English Language

3

T ED348Adolescent Literature

3

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.