Secondary English Education with Concurrent Major in English, B.A.

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This degree program leads to initial teaching licensure (leading to teaching certification) with secondary concurrent majors.

University Studies Program Requirements

Several Professional Education and Core Content courses fulfil University Studies Program requirements.

FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
COM 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3

Professional Education Requirements

Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education and a concurrent major in English. It prepares students to teach English in grades 6-12.
A concurrent major will ensure that graduates are highly qualified teachers and will expand career possibilities.

A minimum of 120 hours are required to obtain a UW baccalaureate degree, though, each program’s hours will vary depending on major and additional options. All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in major content courses is required. A minimum of 42 credits must be upper-division.

An initial background check must be completed prior to starting any field or practicum experience. Student fees cover the cost of this initial background check so work with your College of Education advisor for details.

Foundations
EDST 2450 - Foundations of Development and Learning Credits: 3
ITEC 2360 - Teaching with Technology Credits: 3
Completion of EDST 2450 with a minimum grade of C or better is a prerequisite for the following courses:
EDEX 2484 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EDST 3480 - Diversity & the Politics of Schooling Credits: 3
A minimum 2.75 UW cumulative GPA is required for registration in EDST 3100 and EDST 3101.

A copy of your valid Wyoming Substitute Teaching Permit must be on file with the Teacher Preparation and Advising Office no later than the first day of class.
EDST 3100 - Teacher as Practitioner Credits: 3
EDST 3101 - Practicum 3 Credits: 2
Assessment
EDST 2550 - Educational Assessment Credits: 3
Methods (Offered Fall Only)
EDSE 3270 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary English Education Credits: 3-6
(3 credits required)
EDSE 4270 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary English Education Credits: 3-6
(4 credits required)
Residency
EDSE 4500 - Residency in Teaching Credits: 1-16
(12 credits required)
EDSE 4550 - Residency Applications and Synthesis Credits: 3

English Core

36 Total Hours. At least 21 of the 36 hours must be upper-division (3000-level or higher)

Gateway to the English Major

ENGL 2025 - Introduction to English Studies Credits: 3
Note: this course requirement is waived if student transfers in an A.A. or A.S.

Historical Period Classes

Take ONE of the following:
ENGL 2425 - Literatures in English I Credits: 3
ENGL 2430 - Literatures in English II Credits: 3
ENGL 2435 - Literatures in English III Credits: 3
ENGL 2340 - Native American Culture and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2350 - Introduction to African American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2360 - Mexican American Literature Credits: 3
Take THREE of the following:
ENGL 3200 - Topics in: Medieval Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 3300 - Topics in: Renaissance Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 3400 - Topics in: Eighteenth-Century Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 3500 - Topics in: Nineteenth-Century Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 3600 - Topics in: 20th Century Literature Credits: 3

Expanding the Cannon-6 Hours

6 credits total examining diveresity-related issues, 2000-level or above

• 2340/2350/2360 can be taken either as an Expanding the Canon course OR as an Historical Period course. A full list of courses that fulfill the Expanding the Canon requirements will be published each semester; generally speaking, these courses will cover topics related to racial diversity, global literatures, gender, sexuality, or disability studies. Examples: 3330, 3710, 4450, 4455, 4460, 4470, 4640: Postcolonial Literature, 4830.

Rhetoric, Composition Pedagogy, and Professional Writing

ENGL 3010 - Approaches to Rhetoric, Composition Pedagogy, and Professional Writing Credits: 3
6 Hours from the Following Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Writing Courses Offered by English:

Take TWO of the Following:
ENGL 2005 - Writing in Technology and the Sciences Credits: 3
ENGL 2035 - Writing for Public Forums Credits: 3
ENGL 2125 - Writing Tutor Pedagogy/Practicum Credits: 3
ENGL 3020 - Culture, Communication, Work Credits: 3
ENGL 4010 - Technical Writing in the Professions Credits: 3
ENGL 4020 - Editing for Publication Credits: 3
ENGL 4030 - Writing for Magazines Credits: 3
ENGL 4061 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Credits: 3
ENGL 4075 - Writing for Non-Profits Credits: 3

Foundations of Language

3 Hours in the History of the English Language or Social Linguistics

Take ONE of the Following:
EDCI 4761 - Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Social Literacies for Teachers Credits: 3
EDCI 4762 - Essential Sociolinguistics for English as a Second Langauge Learning and Teaching Credits: 3
ANTH 2000 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 3
ENGL 4780 - History of the English Language Credits: 3

Young Adult Literature-3 Hours

EDCI 4120 - Literature for Young Adults Credits: 3

World Language

12 hours of the same world language, including ASL

Capstone: Senior Seminar

ENGL 4999 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3

Electives

9-10 Hours of Electives