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B.A. in English - Secondary Education
| Degree Requirements | Sample Program |
| Course Descriptions | Course Schedule |
Degree Requirements
The B.A. in English with a Concentration in Secondary Education requires 122 course credits, including:
| College Core Requirements | 46 credits* | |
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English Major with a Concentration in Secondary Education |
36 credits | |
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Major Courses |
27 credits |
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| ENGL 109 Literature: Visions and Values | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 303 Shakespeare | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I |
(3 credits) |
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| ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II |
(3 credits) |
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| ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation |
(3 credits) |
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| ENGL 334 American Literature I | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 335 American Literature II | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar | (3 credits) | |
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Writing Courses (One of the Following): |
(3 credits) | |
| ENGL 203 Writing Workshop |
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| ENGL 217 Advanced Writing Narrative |
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| ENGL 219 Advanced Writing Nonfiction |
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| ENGL 300 Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction |
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| ENGL 304 Advanced Writing: Argument |
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| ENGL 325 Professional Writing |
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Two context* courses with emphasis on writing and speaking or One context course and ENGL 296 Language and the Individual in Society |
(6 credits) | |
| Education Courses | 31 credits | |
| EDUC 211 Education and Society | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 212 Psychology of Teaching and Learning | (3 credits) | |
| PSYC 346 Adolescent Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 327 Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Classroom | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 340 Introduction to Students with Disabilities | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 360 Teaching English in Middle and Secondary School | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 366 Practicum IV | (2 credits) | |
| EDUC 425 Student Teaching in Secondary Education | (7 credits) | |
| EDUC 304 Health Education in Schools | (1 credits) | |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | (3 credits) | |
| Open Electives | (9 credits) | |
| TOTAL | 122 credits |
*Note - Context courses with a modern or an American literature component, such as ENGL 417 Modern Literature I, ENGL 418 Modern Literature II, ENGL 419 Contemporary Literature or ENGL 336 Major American Writers is recommended.
NOTE - Students completing the Adolescent Education Certification program should consult closely with their academic and education advisors to determine selection of core courses needed to fulfill New York State Department of Education requirements for certification.
*Three core credits in the Humanities satisfied with Major requirements.
Sample Program
B.A. in English with a Concentration in Secondary Education (122 credits)
| FYE 101 The First-Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) | 3 credits |
| Freshman Seminar | 3 credits |
| Modern Language and Literature Core | 6 credits |
| Mathematics Core | 3 credits |
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Humanities and Social Science Core |
3 credits |
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Humanities and Social Science Core |
3 credits |
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Humanities and Social Science Core |
3 credits |
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ENGL 109 Literature: Visions and Values |
3 credits |
| TOTAL | 31 credits |
Year 2
| Natural Science Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Ethics – Philosophy Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Religion Core | 3 credits |
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ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I |
3 credits |
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ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II |
3 credits |
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ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation |
3 credits |
| ENGL 334 American Literature I |
3 credits |
| EDUC 211 Education and Society | 3 credits |
| EDUC 212 Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 3 credits |
| EDUC 340 Intro to Students with Disabilities | 3 credits |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| TOTAL | 33 credits |
Year 3
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Natural Science or Mathematics Core | 3 credits |
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ENGL 335 American Literature II |
3 credits |
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ENGL XXX Context course |
3 credits |
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ENGL XXX Context course or ENGL296 Language and the Individual in Society |
3 credits |
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ENGL XXX Advanced Writing course |
3 credits |
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PSYC 346 Adolescent Psychology |
3 credits |
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EDUC 327 Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom |
3 credits |
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EDUC 360 Teaching English in Middle and Secondary School |
3 credits |
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EDUC 366 Practicum IV |
2 credits |
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Open Electives |
3 credits |
| TOTAL | 32 credits |
Year 4
| Religious Studies Topics Core | 3 credits |
| ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar | 3 credits |
| ENGL 303 Shakespeare | 3 credits |
| ENGL 449 Senior Writing Studio | 3 credits |
| EDUC 425 Student Teaching in Secondary Education |
7 credits |
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EDUC 304 Health Education in Schools |
1 credits |
| Open Electives | 6 credits |
| TOTAL | 26 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation: 122












