Secondary English Education
Course work for Secondary English Education candidates falls into 6 categories: general education, introductory courses, core courses, methods courses, content area courses, and student teaching.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate mastery of content, technological advances, and pedagogical expertise in the content and grade levels in which they teach
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Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
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Plan and deliver effective instruction, supported by appropriate technological applications, and create an environment that facilitates learning for all students
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Demonstrate high standards for professional conduct
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Partner, collaborate, and engage with families and/or communities to develop relationships and build networks of support for student success
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Actively advocate for students, families, and schools to support equity and social justice
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Apply research to improve practice and student learning
Requirements
| Introductory Courses | ||
| TEP 207 | Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| TEP 223 | Adolescent Development for Teachers | 3 |
| TEP 224 | Exceptional Child for Teachers | 3 |
| TEP 227 | Educational Psychology for Teachers | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Core Courses | ||
| TEP 305 | Technology For Teaching | 3 |
| TEP 315 | Advanced Classroom Management | 3 |
| TEP 318 | Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Methods Courses 1 | ||
| TEP 415 | Teaching in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| TEP 419 | Content Area Literacy Methods | 3 |
| TEP 435 | English Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| 1 | TEP 301 is a prerequisite for all TEP 400 level courses |
| Content Courses | ||
| ENG 137 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 152 | Introduction to World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 241 | Early British Literature | 3 |
| or ENG 242 | British Literature Since 1600 | |
| ENG 303 | Research Methods in English Studies | 3 |
| ENG 245 | Early American Literature | 3 |
| or ENG 246 | American Literature-1865 to the Present | |
| ENG 303 | Research Methods in English Studies | 3 |
| ENG 306 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENG 309 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENG 342 | Playing Shakespeare | 3-4 |
| or ENG 448 | The Shakespeare Project | |
| ENG 365 | Children's and Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENG 404 | History of English Language | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| 300-400 Level Literature 1 | ||
| Any level Literature 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 45 | |
| 1 | Advisor approval by a Student Petition is required |
Student Teaching
Secondary candidates who have completed all general education requirements; all introductory, core, and methods courses; and all course work for content area, and all other requirements will be eligible to complete student teaching. The student teaching semester includes two courses.
Candidates are required to apply for student teaching. Applications are to be completed within the prescribed time frame. Candidates must complete a state and federal background check as directed by the host district prior to the start of student teaching.
| Course Requirements | ||
| TEP 449 | Middle Grade and High School Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| TEP 451 | ECCE: Student Teaching - Middle Grade and High School 1 | 9 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| 1 | TEP 451: This course fulfills the ECCE Engagement Experience requirement |