English Education (Grades 4-12) (IB/M)
The secondary English program prepares students to teach English in grades 4-12, and to use and respond to language in all its forms: writing, literature and oral communication. Students ordinarily acquire a broad background in British and American literature, as well as drama, speech, poetry, journalism and world literature.
Requirements
English Education majors must complete a subject area major in English consisting of a minimum of 36 credits in courses numbered 2000 or above in English or related areas. Up to 12 credits may be completed in related areas including no more than six credits of 1000 level courses. Requirements include at least one course in each of the following groups:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | ||
| ENGL 3010W | Advanced Composition for Prospective Teachers (or equivalent) | 3 |
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| ENGL 3422 | Young Adult Literature (or equivalent) | 3 |
| The English Language and Grammar | ||
| ENGL 3601 | The English Language (or equivalent) | 3 |
| American Literature | ||
| ENGL 2201 | American Literature to 1880 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Literature Since 1880 | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Disability in American Literature and Culture | ||
| American Utopias and Dystopias | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| Asian American Literature | ||
| Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century African American Literature | ||
| Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century African American Literature | ||
| Studies in African American Literature and Culture | ||
| Ethnic Literature of United States | ||
| Jewish American Literature and Culture | ||
| Advanced Study: American Literature | ||
| British Literature | ||
| ENGL 2100 | British Literature I (or equivalent) | 3 |
| ENGL 3503 | Shakespeare I (or equivalent) | 3 |
| Multicultural Literature | ||
| Select one of the following courses or equivalent: | 3 | |
| Race, Gender, and the Culture Industry | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Disability in American Literature and Culture | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| Asian American Literature | ||
| Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century African American Literature | ||
| Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century African American Literature | ||
| Studies in African American Literature and Culture | ||
| Ethnic Literature of United States | ||
| Jewish American Literature and Culture | ||
| Latina/o Literature | ||
| Studies in Latina/o Literature | ||
| Women's Literature | ||
| Women's Literature 1900 to the Present | ||
| LGBTQ+ Literature | ||
| Advanced Study: Ethnic Literature | ||
| Advanced Study: LGBTQ+ Literature | ||
| International Literature | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Major Works of Eastern Literature | ||
| Anglophone Literatures | ||
| Modern Japanese Literature | ||
| Irish Literature in English to 1939 | ||
| Irish Literature in English since 1939 | ||
| Celtic and Norse Myth and Legend | ||
| Literature and Culture of the Third World | ||
| Topics in Postcolonial Studies | ||
| Literature and Culture of India | ||
| Topics in Literature and Human Rights | ||
| Holocaust Memoir | ||
| Advanced Study: Anglophone Literature | ||
| Advanced Study: Literature of Ireland | ||
| Genre Course | ||
| Select two of the following or equivalent: | 6 | |
| American Utopias and Dystopias | ||
| Poetry | ||
| Drama | ||
| The Short Story | ||
| Modern Drama | ||
| The Modern Novel | ||
| Popular Literature | ||
| The Graphic Novel | ||
| Capitalism, Literature, and Culture | ||
| Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
| Digital Literary Studies | ||
| Literature and the Environment | ||
| Studies in Film | ||
| American Nature Writing | ||
| Modern and Contemporary Poetry in English | ||
| Topics in Literature and Human Rights | ||
| Literature, Culture, and Humanitarianism | ||
| The Rhetoric of Political Discourse in Literature and Society | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Professional Education Requirements
Majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 3211 | Introduction to Secondary Methods and Clinic: English | 3 |
| EDCI 4010 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 2 |
| EDCI 4210W | Instruction and Curriculum in the Secondary School | 3 |
| EDCI 4215 | The Teaching of Reading in Middle and High Schools | 3 |
| EDCI 4250 | Directed Student Teaching | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 4100 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HIST 1501 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 1502 | U.S. History Since 1877 | |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.
Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.)
IBM Concentrations in Elementary Education or Secondary Education
Secondary Education includes:
- English Education
- World Languages Education (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Latin/Classics, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish)
- History and Social Studies Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, or Physics)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5195 | Workshop in Education | 2 |
| EDCI 5092 | Practicum | 3 |
| EDCI 5093 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| EDCI 5094 | Seminar | 3 |
| EDCI 5095 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity, Culture, and Music Education | ||
| Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition | ||
| Latinos and U.S. Education | ||
| Sheltered English Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Language Diversity and Literacy | ||
| Multicultural Education | ||
| Introduction to Critical Pedagogy | ||
| Educational Linguistics | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights I | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights II | ||
| EDLR 5015 | Teacher Leadership and Organizations | 3 |
| EPSY 5221 | Wise Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning Environments | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
IBM Elective Required Courses
Nine credit hours aligned with content specialty selecting courses in EDCI, EDLR, and EPSY or Graduate Liberal Arts courses totaling nine credit hours.
Exam/Culminating Portfolio Requirement
Will be directed by the student’s advisor.