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.

With this degree, graduates have diverse opportunities in the job market. They can pursue roles such as writers and publishing managers in software companies, newspapers, publishing firms, multimedia outlets, and any organization with a public presence. This broad skill set opens up various career paths beyond teaching, offering flexibility and versatility in the professional landscape.

Students can 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 - English (BS) 24-25

Plan of Study - English, English Education (BS) 24-25

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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, MATH 114 (or higher), 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.

Note: A grade of “C” or better is required for admission to the teacher education program for CMST 101 (or equivalent), ENGL 101, INED 211, MATH 114 (or equivalent), and HIST 151 or HIST 152.

Major Core (45 Credits)

CSC 105 - Introduction to Computers 3 credits
Choose one course 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
ENGL 211 - World Literature I 3 credits OR
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
ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism 3 credits
ENGL 383 - Creative Writing I 3 credits
ENGL 405 - Media Studies 3 credits
ENGL 425 - Modern Grammar 3 credits
ENGL 490 - Seminar 1-4 credits (3 credits required)
Choose 9 credits from the following: (9 credits)**
ENGL 333 - Period Study 3 credits
ENGL 343 - Selected Authors 1-3 credits (3 credits required)
ENGL 363 - Literary Genres 3 credits
** Repeatable

Choose English Education Specialization or additional credits of electives

English Education Specialization (45 Credits)

Professional Education Component (35 credits)

All professional education courses require a grade of “C” or better.

CSC 161 - Computer Hardware, Data Communications and Networking 3 credits
EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education 2 credits
EPSY 210 - Lifespan Development 3 credits
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)

Electives (10)

Additional Electives (45 Credits)

Required Courses (4 credits)

ENGL 494 - Internship 1-12 credits (2 credits required)
OR
ENGL 498 - Research 0-12 credits (2 credits required)
MCOM 389 - Portfolio and Professional Development 1-3 credits (2 credits required)

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