English, B.S.

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Graduates of the English programs will have a strong background in composition, literature and languages. Students learn to use computer applications to study and create a wide variety of text types. Students complete the English core and then choose one specialization, English for New Media or English Education.

Students who choose the English for New Media specialization are prepared for an emerging market who can manage many aspects of writing and publishing, both in traditional and new media venues. Students learn to read carefully, to write well, and to understand the many ways that an audience can engage. Graduates with this degree can enter the job market as writers and publishing managers for software companies, newspapers and publishing firms, multimedia outlets, and any organization with a public face.

Students who choose the English Education specialization are prepared to teach composition, literature, and speech in secondary schools. In addition to gaining skills and knowledge in composition, literature, and language, students learn to use computer applications to study and create a wide variety of text types. All DSU teacher education graduates complete a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement program.

Location(s): Madison Main Campus

Learning Outcomes

Plan of Study for English - English Education Specialization 22-23
Plan of Study for English - English for New Media Specialization 22-23

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System-wide General Education Requirement (30 Credits)

Majors taking the English Education Specialization must take ART 121, ENGL 210, INED 211, CMST 101 and HIST 151 or HIST 152 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement. Students should complete professional education coursework concurrently with general education and content major coursework.

Majors taking the English for New Media Specialization must take ART 121, ENGL 210 and SOC 285 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement.

Major Core (41 Credits)

CSC 105 - Introduction to Computers 3 credits
ENGL 150 - Foundations of English 3 credits
ENGL 405 - Media Studies 3 credits
ENGL 425 - Modern Grammar 3 credits
ENGL 432 - Shakespeare II 3 credits
MCOM 351 - Web Design 3 credits
MCOM 389 - Portfolio and Professional Development 1-3 credits (2 credits required)
ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism 3 credits OR
ENGL 484 - Literary Criticism 3 credits
Choose three credits from the following: (3 credits)
CIS 123 - Problem Solving and Programming 3 credits
CIS 130 - Visual Basic Programming 3 credits
CSC 150 - Computer Science I 3 credits
Choose 9 credits from the following: (9 credits)*
ENGL 211 - World Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 212 - World Literature II 3 credits
ENGL 221 - British Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 222 - British Literature II 3 credits
ENGL 241 - American Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 242 - American Literature II 3 credits
*Students in the English Education specialization must take 3 credits in American Literature I or II and 3 credits in British Literature I or II.
Choose 6 credits from the following: (6 credits)**
ENGL 333 - Period Study 3 credits
ENGL 343 - Selected Authors 1-3 credits
ENGL 363 - Literary Genres 3 credits
**Since content varies, courses may be repeated.

Choose one Specialization

English Education Specialization (49 Credits)

English Component (20 Credits)

CSC 161 - Computer Hardware, Data Communications and Networking 3 credits
ENGL 406 - Adolescent Literature 3 credits
EPSY 210 - Lifespan Development 3 credits
SEED 308 - Methods of Teaching Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools 2 credits
Choose 9 credits from the following: (9 credits)
ENGL 332 - The Evolving Stage: Classical Theatre to New Media 3 credits
ENGL 375 - Publishing for New Media 3 credits
ENGL 383 - Creative Writing I 1-3 credits
ENGL 480 - Contemporary Rhetoric 3 credits
MCOM 161 - Graphic Communication 3 credits
CMST 215 - Public Speaking 3 credits

Professional Education Component (29 credits)

EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education 1-2 credits (2 credits required)
EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
SEED 295 - Practicum 1 credit
SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities 3 credits
Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for the remaining courses. See Requirements for Admission to the College of Education section.
EDFN 475 - Human Relations 3 credits
SEED 302 - Secondary/Middle Content Area: Major 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
SEED 401 - Methods of Educational Technology 1 credit
SEED 440 - Classroom Management 1-3 credits (2 credits required)
SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy 1-3 credits (3 credits required)
SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (8 credits required)

English for New Media Specialization (49 credits)

English Component (29 credits)

ENGL 332 - The Evolving Stage: Classical Theatre to New Media 3 credits
ENGL 351 - Digital Collection and Curation 3 credits
ENGL 375 - Publishing for New Media 3 credits
ENGL 383 - Creative Writing I 1-3 credits (3 credits required)
ENGL 467 - English Informatics 3 credits
ENGL 480 - Contemporary Rhetoric 3 credits
ENGL 490 - Seminar 1-4 credits (3 credits required)
MCOM 161 - Graphic Communication 3 credits
MCOM 353 - Digital Media Communications 3 credits
ENGL 494 - Internship 1-12 credits (2 credits required) OR
ENGL 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 0-12 credits (2 credits required)

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