English with Secondary Teaching Licensure (B.A. in English)
This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in English and also be licensed to teach secondary English at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experience and student teaching.
Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See the education section for admission requirements and procedures.
Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. Also, course rotations vary, and not every course is available each semester. Individual advising is important to ensure students meet all major and teaching licensure requirements.
Also, course rotations vary, and not every course is available each semester. Individual advising is important to ensure students meet all major and teaching licensure requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in their major. A grade of a C or better is required in all Education courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA in all Education courses. An overall 2.5 GPA is required.
Degree Requirements - English with Secondary Teaching Licensure (B.A. in English)
This degree requires a total of 120 credits.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements
See the Liberal Arts Core for details.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with an advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
| EN 112 | Topics in Acting * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | | |
| HI 103 | The West and the World I * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HI 104 | The West and the World II * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HI 110 | History of the United States to 1877 * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HI 111 | History of the United States since 1877 * | 3 |
| | | |
| ED 200SL | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| ED 254 | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 309 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ED 337 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| ED 338 | Secondary Education: Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
| ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 | 3 |
| ED 368 | Secondary Teaching Methods in English | 3 |
| ED 460S | Student Teaching: Secondary * | 6 |
| ED 461 | Classroom Management in the PK-12 Classroom | 3 |
| EN 200 | Approaches to Literary Study * | 3 |
| | | |
| EN 160 | Global Literary Voices I * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 161 | Global Literary Voices II * | 3 |
| | | |
| EN 162 | American Voices * | 3 |
| EN 163 | Literature of the British Isles * | 3 |
| | | |
| EN 182 | The Movie or the Book? Narrative Adaptation in the Cinema * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 183 | Introduction to Film and Visual Studies * | 3 |
| | | |
| EN 211 | Principles of Language | 3 |
| EN 301 | The Writing Process: Theory and Practice * | 3 |
| EN 424 | Senior Seminar * | 3 |
| EN 490 | Major Author(s) * | 3 |
| EN 351 | Literature of Childhood and Adolescence * | 3 |
| EN 345 | Ethnic Literary Traditions * | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
| | Three (3) credits of literature electives numbered EN 112 or above | |
| | Three (3) credits of literature electives at the 300-level or above | |
ED 461 and ED 460S must be taken at the same time.
Sample Degree Plan - English with Secondary Teaching Licensure (B.A. in English)
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One - Fall
| EN 101 | Composition I * | 3 |
| | | |
| HI 103 | The West and the World I * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HI 104 | The West and the World II * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HI 110 | History of the United States to 1877 * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HI 111 | History of the United States since 1877 * | 3 |
| | | |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
| MA | Mathematics (MT) core course * | 3-4 |
| | Philosophy (PH) core course * | |
Year One - Spring
| EN 112 | Topics in Acting * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | | |
| EN 102 | Composition II * | 3 |
| TRS 100 | Theological Inquiry * | 3 |
| | Natural Science (NS) core course with lab * | 4 |
| | One (1) elective | 3 |
EN 102: WR core course
TRS 100: TRS core course
Year Two - Fall
| ED 200SL | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EN 211 | Principles of Language | 3 |
| EN 200 | Approaches to Literary Study * | 3 |
| | Social Science (SS) core course * | 3 |
| | Depth in Faith and Reason core course * | 3 |
Year Two - Spring
| ED 254 | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 | 3 |
| | | |
| EN 160 | Global Literary Voices I * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 161 | Global Literary Voices II * | 3 |
| | | |
| EN 162 | American Voices * | 3 |
| EN 301 | The Writing Process: Theory and Practice * | 3 |
Year Three - Fall
| ED 309 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ED 338 | Secondary Education: Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
| EN 163 | Literature of the British Isles * | 3 |
| EN 351 | Literature of Childhood and Adolescence * | 3 |
| | Three (3) credits of literature electives numbered EN 112 or above | |
Year Three - Spring
| ED 337 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| | | |
| EN 182 | The Movie or the Book? Narrative Adaptation in the Cinema * | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 183 | Introduction to Film and Visual Studies * | 3 |
| | | |
| | Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course * | |
| | Social Science (SS) core course * | 3 |
| | One (1) elective | 3 |
Year Four — Fall
| EN 424 | Senior Seminar * | 3 |
| ED 368 | Secondary Teaching Methods in English | 3 |
| EN 345 | Ethnic Literary Traditions * | 3 |
| | Three (3) credits of literature electives at the 300-level or above | |
| | One (1) elective | 3 |
Year Four — Spring
| ED 460S | Student Teaching: Secondary * | 6 |
| ED 461 | Classroom Management in the PK-12 Classroom | 3 |
| EN 490 | Major Author(s) * | 3 |
| | One (1) elective | 3 |
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core Requirements. See the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.