3-2012

Murray State University

Department of English and Philosophy

BA–English - Grades 8-12Certification

2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin

Student ______M#______Advisor ______

UNIVERSITY STUDIES FOR B.A. DEGREE (44-47 HOURS)

Oral and Written Communication (7 Hours)HoursSemesterGrade

ENG 105Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry4______

COM 161Introduction to Public Speaking3______

Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quantitative Skills (8 Hours)

One Science Course with Lab______4______

One Math Course4______

World’s Historical, Literary, and Philosophical Traditions (9 Hours)

CIV 201 or 202World Civilization I or II3______

HUM 211The Western Humanities Tradition 3______

One additional course in this category3______

Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity, and the World’s Artistic Traditions (9 Hours)

Single modern language*6______

Once course in this category*3______

Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship (6 Hours)

Eth., Soc. Resp., or Civ. Engage. Approved Course ______3______

Social Science Approved Course ______3______

University Studies Approved Electives (6 Hours)

EDP 260Psychology of Human Development3______

EDU 103Issues and Practices of American Education3______

Required Courses (25hours)

ENG 099Transitions1______

ENG 221Introduction to English Studies3______

ENG 303British Literature to 17603______

ENG 304British Literature, 1760 to the Present3______

ENG 311American Literature to 18903______

ENG 312American Literature, 1890 to the Present3______

ENG 321Research in Literary Studies3______

ENG 334Shakespeare3______

And one of the following:

ENG 309History of the English Language3______

ENG 310Introduction to English Linguistics3______

Required Limited Electives (21 hours)

ENG 214Introduction to Creative Writing3______

ENG 228Standard English Usage3______

ENG 329Teaching English in Secondary Schools3______

ENG 435Teaching Literature in Secondary Schools3______

ENG 445Teaching Reading & Writing in Secondary Schools3______

And

Two 300-500 level ENG courses, both of which must be in literature, at least one covering writings prior to 1800.

Required for Secondary Certification (29 hours)

EDU 403Structures and Foundations of Education2______

EDU 405Evaluation and Measurement in Education13______

SEC 420Practicum in Secondary Schools13______

SEC 422Extended Practicum24______

SEC 421Student Teaching in the Secondary School14______

*Writing-Intensive Course

SED 300Educating Students with Disabilities3______

Total Curriculum Requirements – 120-126*hrs

*6 additional hours may be required in a modern language in order to achieve 202 –level proficiency, and should be taken as electives as indicated.

1EDU 405 and SEC 420 must be taken together and two semesters before student teaching

2SEC 422 must be taken one semester before student teaching

PRAXIS TEST:

The following scores on the Specialty Exams are required to be eligible for a teaching certificate:

English (5044 or 0044)– Passing Score of 166

Principles of Learning and Teaching (5624 or 0624) – Passing Score of 160

Teacher certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please refer to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at for current requirements or contact the Division of Professional learning and Assessment at 502-564-4606 or 888-598-7667.

Grade Point Average Requirements:

Grade point averages are reviewed during three checkpoints: admission to teacher education (see Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education), admission to student teaching (requires a 2.75 average overall; a 2.75 average in content area; a 2.75 average in professional education) and at the time of completion/graduation (2.75 overall).

IMPORTANT: Upon completion of 60 undergraduate credit hours (junior status), students enrolled or desiring enrollment in education coursework beyond 12 hours credit MUST be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Students must be admitted to Teacher Education prior to enrollment in upper level teacher education courses.

Admission to Teacher Education requires:

  • Minimum GPA of 2.75
  • PPST Scores – Reading – 176, Math 174, and Writing 174
  • 24 or more credit hours including a B or better in ENG 105, MAT 117, COM 161, and EDU 103 or CTE 200
  • Interview with major academic advisor
  • Approval of your college Admissions Committee

See Teacher Education Services office for details on admission to Student Teaching.

Statement: Certification requires demonstration of computer competency to meet Kentucky Teacher Standard 6. English Certification majors demonstrate computer literacy throughout content coursework.

Note: Continuous assessment procedures are used to document and systematically monitor student progress through each program in order to determine the degree to which students have internalized and can demonstrate proficiency with the Kentucky Teacher Standards. The eligibility portfolio is formally assessed during the student teaching semester. For additional information and requirements, each student should see his/her advisor.

Student ______Advisor ______

Date ______Date ______