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English

Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE)
Offered By: College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Description


  • Prerequisites

    General Education Hours.........................................................35 hours

    Major Requirements
    Intro to Poetry/Drama ............................................................3 hours
    Intro to Fiction........................................................................3 hours
    American Literature.................................................................3 hours
    British Literature......................................................................6 hours
    Advanced Composition..............................................................3 hours
    Shakespeare/British Drama......................................................3 hours
    Literature for Adolescents.........................................................3 hours
    English Language/Linguistics......................................................3 hours
    Comparative Modern Grammars..................................................3 hours
    Theory in Teaching of Compostion............................................... 3 hours
    English Electives........................................................................6 hours

    Professional Education..............................................................33 hours

    Additional General Education Hours.............................................3 hours

    Free Electives...........................................................................9 hours

    Total.....................................................................................124 hours 

  • Careers

    The study of literature has always been at the heart of the liberal arts curriculum.  Such study strengthens students' understanding of the fascinating complexity of human conduct.  It also sharpens skills in analytic reading, strengthens writing ability, and ensures facility in library research-all of which are skills highly valued by employers.  A degree in English provides a brad preparations for life, and English majors are increasingly sought as teachers, as students in law schools and other professional schools, as newpaper reporters and as management trainees.  Our students find the study of literature to be fun, fulfilling, and practical.  

  • Checksheets & Degree Plans

    Checksheets

    Checksheets list all of the requirements and university obligations for degree completion.

    Degree Plans

    Degree plans suggest a schedule of courses for students to follow as they pursue their degree.