Teacher Certification in English Language Arts and Reading (8-12)

Students desiring to certify to teach English in a public school, grades 8-12, will complete a B.A. degree in English.

124 MINIMUM HOURS

36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS

31 HOURS AT UMHB

Degree Requirements

Academic Core - 63 hours

see Bachelor of Arts Degree Academic Core

NOTE: Students must fulfill all core curriculum requirements. If strongly recommended options are not selected, other appropriate courses must be selected to complete the block(s),

B.A. English Major Required Courses – 36 hours

12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB

12 hours minimum upper level

ENGL 2321	British Literature to 1785	3
ENGL 2322	British Literature since 1785	3
ENGL 3100	Introduction to the English Major	1
ENGL 3321	American Literature to 1890	3
ENGL 3322	American Literature since 1890	3
ENGL 3323	World Literature	3
ENGL 4200	Capstone to the English Major	2
ENGL 4321	Shakespeare	3
ENGL 4341	Literary Theory and Criticism	3
WRIT 3342	Advanced Grammar	3
WRIT 3343	Advanced Composition	3
WRIT 4343	Advanced Rhetoric	3

One of the following:

WRIT 3341	Creative Writing	3
WRIT 4344	Prosody	3

Students must earn a “C” or better for courses in this major.

During their first semester as an English major, students should take ENGL 3100. During their final semester, students should take ENGL 4200.

In addition, students will need to fulfill general requirements for the B.A. degree and the certification requirements of the College of Education. Students seeking certification may choose to use the professional development sequence for 8-12 certification as the requirements for their minor. This option is available for certification only.

Admission to Teacher Education Program:

Cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.5. A minimum 2.75 GPA and no grades lower than a “C” are required in Academic Support & Professional Development.