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English Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education


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English majors pursue courses that provide a broad foundation in the history of literature in English, as well as in-depth study of particular periods, genres, and styles. Major core courses in British, American, and global literature provide knowledge of the literary tradition, in addition to skill in literary and cultural analysis and criticism. Electives focusing on a wide range of literary topics enable students to learn much more about the historical periods and cultural contexts from which literature has come, and the ways in which it has influenced our understanding of the world in which we live.

Students who elect to pursue inclusive adolescence teacher certification through our English education program receive special instruction in teaching methods and philosophy through the English department (in addition to their required coursework in the School of Education). In order to be eligible for the Professional Semester (student teaching), students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7.

*Note: Only four courses (12 credit hours) will be accepted as transfer credit toward the English major.

Core Curriculum Requirements


All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures  for specific core curriculum requirements. 

English Core, with Inclusive Adolescence Education


All English majors with Inclusive Adolescence Education are required to take an English literature Perspectives-Enduring Questions (PEQ) course, Introduction to Literary Studies, three “Studies” courses in British, American, and Global Literature (one course in each of the three areas), and the Senior Seminar.

Additional Requirements for English Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education


In addition to the core courses listed above, English majors with Inclusive Adolescence Education complete one course in grammar and composition theory, as well as one course in Shakespeare:

English Elective Courses


In addition to the English Core requirements:

English Majors and English Majors with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education

  • Select five electives at the upper-level (primarily 300-400 courses, though ENGW 250  and ENGL 239  are also accepted to meet this 15 credit requirement). 

English Majors with Adolescence Education

  • Select four electives from the list below (primarily 300-400 courses, though ENGW 250  and ENGL 239  are also accepted to meet this 12 credit requirement). 

Required Courses for Inclusive Adolescence Education


See Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Inclusive Adolescence Education  for course requirements.

  • Note - Students who are planning to study abroad and complete the Inclusive Adolescence Education program complete their study abroad semester during the sophomore year.

English Senior Experience


The Senior Seminar in English is the culminating experience of the major, and it is required for graduation.  The seminar is intended to enable students to demonstrate mastery of their major field.  All Senior Seminar projects will involve a significant research component and a public presentation of that research; beyond that, projects will vary according to student interest and the focus of the English Senior Seminar, to which the Senior Experience is attached.

Sample Program for English Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education


FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ENGW 101 Exposition   3 ENGW 102 Argument and Research   3
ACS 101 Academic and College Success   1 Foreign Language with Lab (same language) 4
First Year Seminar (FYS) PEQ (1) 3 ENGL.Q PEQ (4) 3
PEQ (2) 3 PEQ (5) 3
PEQ (3)  3 PEQ (6) 3
Foreign Language with Lab (same language) 4 Health & Wellness 3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 17 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16
 
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ENGL 200 Introduction to Literary Studies      3 ENGL 230 Studies in Global Literature   3
ENGL 210 Studies in British Literature   3 ENGL 220 Studies in American Literature   3
SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education   3 Liberal Arts Elective 3
PEQ (7) Science with Lab 4 Integrative Studies (IS) - 1 3
PEQ (8) 3 Integrative Studies (IS) - 2 3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15
 
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ENGL 300-400 Elective 3 ENGL 300-400 Elective 3
LST 301 Language and Literacy Development   3 CME 050 Core Milestone Experience   0
Experiential Learning Pathway (EL) 0 ENGL 305 Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories  or
ENGL 306 Shakespeare’s Tragedies and Romances  
3
ENGE 357 English Language and Grammar   3 ENGE 457 Curriculum Methodology Middle School and Senior High   3
ADOL 410 Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment for Diverse Secondary Learners   3 ADOL 476 Motivation and Management   2
Integrative Studies (IS) - 3 3 Elective 3
EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop    0 EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)   0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 14
 
SUMMER A AFTER JUNIOR YEAR
(Summer tuition required)
ADIN 440 Foundations of Teaching Secondary Students With Disabilities    3 ADIN 441 Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Secondary Learners   3
 
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ADOL 470 Assessment for Adolescent Teaching and Learning   2 ENGL 400 English Senior Seminar     3
ADOL 477 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Secondary Learners   3 ENGL 499 English Senior Experience   0
ADOL 478 Reflective Seminar   2 ENGL 300-400 Elective 3
ENGE 479 Student Teaching Middle School and High School   6 ENGL 300-400 Elective 3
    ADOL 480 Adolescent Development and Youth Culture in School & Community   3
    Elective 3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 13 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15

*Notes

  • NYS certification standards require that students complete 6 credits in each of the following subject areas, with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
  • Eligibility for student teaching requires that students have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
  • Bachelor of Arts programs require a minimum of 90 liberal arts credits.

 

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