English Education B.S.Ed.

Minimum required credits to graduate with this degree: 133

Develop language skills and experiences and a sound appreciation for the liberal arts in Mayville State University’s English/English Education programs. MSU provides quality literary experiences that help prepare you for a wide variety of career opportunities.

Mayville State University’s English programs prepare students for careers, life-long learning, citizenship, cultural enhancement, and problem solving. Core requirements provide a comprehensive overview of basic materials and a commitment to innovative technology-enriched education and learning relationships with community, employers, and society.

English Education majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies. The following Essential Studies courses require a minimum grade of "C": COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120 or ENGL 125, GEOG 103, MATH 103, and PSYC 111. ENGL 220 is a program requirement. These courses are pre-requisite courses to this major.

Students will also be required to complete a minor (varied in credits) or second major.

Student Learning Outcomes:

SLO 1: Candidates respond critically to texts through written analyses, formatted for a collegiate, academic audience.
SLO 2: Candidates read critically and showcase their understanding by isolating literary themes within and among readings.
SLO 3: Candidates demonstrate knowledge of literary genres and effectively summarize, analyze, and synthesize among readings.
SLO 4: Candidates prepare high school students to meet the English standards for high school graduation previously established by ESPB.

Criteria for Admission, Continuance, and Exiting the Teacher Education Program

Secondary Professional Education SLOs & Requirements

Requirements

Core Courses

ENGL 261	American Literature I	3
ENGL 301/COMM 301	Introduction to Literary Criticism	3
ENGL 320	Advanced Grammar	3
ENGL 350/LMIS 350	Young Adult Literature/Media	3
ENGL 351	British Literature I	3
ENGL 352	British Literature II	3
ENGL 360	Shakespeare	3
ENGL 408	Advanced Composition	3
ENGL 476S	Comprehensive Examination	1

Choose one of the following Diverse Literature Courses (3 SH)

ENGL 236	Women's Literature	3
ENGL 340	Literature Of Non-Western Wrld	3
ENGL 425	World Literature Seminar	3

ENGL or COMM Electives: Select 6 hours from the following

COMM 212	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 280	Understanding Film & Television	3
COMM 311	Oral Interpretation of Literature	3
COMM 314	Argumentation and Debate	3
COMM 316	Intercultural Communication	3
COMM 323	Writing and Editing for the Media	3
COMM 414	Media Law and Ethics	3
ENGL 262	American Literature II	3
ENGL 460	British Novel	3

Total Core Credit Hours 34 SH

Essential Studies Courses 36 SH

Secondary Professional Education Courses 40 SH

English Education 34 SH

Minors 18-32 SH

Total 133-147 SH

*Minor required

A cumulative GPA of 2.75 must be earned in teaching major, minor, and professional education courses. A grade of “C” or better is required for all professional and methods education courses, excluding EDUC 250 and EDUC 298 where a “B” is required.