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Jun 07, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
English Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major
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English majors encounter literature, rhetoric, and culture through the study of both traditional and cutting-edge genres, including short stories, poems, films, podcasts, graphic novels, and zines. Core courses in British, American, and global literature provide broad knowledge of the literary tradition, in addition to skill in literary and cultural analysis and criticism. Electives allow for in-depth study of literature in diverse cultural contexts, and offer opportunities to develop rhetorical and creative writing skills.
Students who elect to combine English with teacher certification may double major in English and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Students receive special instruction in teaching methods and philosophy through the English department, in addition to their required coursework in the Department of Inclusive Childhood Education. All Inclusive Early Childhood & Childhood Education students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher in order to advance into Junior-level education coursework.
*Note: Only four courses (12 credit hours) will be accepted as transfer credit toward the English major.
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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 Literature Core
All English Literature and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education majors are required to take an English literature Perspectives-Enduring Questions (PEQ) course, Introduction to Literary Studies, three “Studies” courses in the areas of British, American, and Global Literature (one course in each of the three areas) and the Senior Seminar. Additional Requirement for English Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education
In addition to the core courses listed above, all English majors with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education are required to take the following course in grammar and composition theory: 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 Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors
Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements 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 Early Childhood/Childhood 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 or LIT.Q PEQ (4) | 3 | | PEQ (2) | 3 | PEQ (5) | 3 | | PEQ (3) | 3 | PEQ (6) | 3 | | Foreign Language with Lab (same language) | 4 | EDIN 101 Developmental Learning in School: Early Childhood | 1 | | | | Health & Wellness | 0 | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 17 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 17 | | | | SOPHOMORE YEAR | | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | | ENGL 200 Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 | ENGL 220 Studies in American Literature | 3 | | ENGL 210 Studies in British Literature | 3 | ENGL 230 Studies in Global Literature | 3 | | SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education | 3 | EDIN 103 Developmental Learning in School: Adolescence | 1 | | EDIN 102 Developmental Learning in School: Childhood | 1 | EDIN 205 Foundations of Inclusive Education | 3 | | PEQ (7) Science with Lab | 4 | Integrative Studies (IS) - 1 (Social Studies) | 3 | | PEQ (8) | 3 | Integrative Studies (IS) - 2 | 3 | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 17 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 16 | | | | JUNIOR YEAR | | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | | ENGL 300-400 Elective | 3 | ENGL 300-400 Elective | 3 | | ENGE 357 English Language and Grammar | 3 | ENGL 300-400 Elective | 3 | | LST 301 Language, Literacy, and Culture | 3 | CME 050 Core Milestone Experience | 0 | | EDIN 310 Inclusive Instructional Methods | 3 | INCH 380 Construction of Meaning in Mathematics And Science | 3 | | INCH 320 Emergent Literacy and Language Development | 3 | INCH 390 Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies | 3 | | EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 | Liberal Arts Elective (Science) | 3 | | | | EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) | 0 | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 15 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 15 | | | SUMMER A AFTER JUNIOR YEAR
(Summer tuition required) | | INCH 425 Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities | 3 | INCH 411 Field Work and Practicum in Inclusive Education Settings | 3 | | | | SENIOR YEAR | | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | | EDIN 435 Assessment for Learning | 3 | ENGL 400 English Senior Seminar | 3 | | INCH 470 Reflective Seminar on Teaching, Collaboration and Building Collaborative Partnerships | 3 | ENGL 499 English Senior Experience | 0 | | INCH 480 Student Teaching | 6 | ENGL 300-400 Elective | 3 | | | | ENGL 300-400 Elective | 3 | | | | INCH 490 Current Issues in Inclusive Education | 3 | | | | Liberal Arts Elective (Math) | 3 | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 12 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 15 | | Notes - Students in Bachelor of Arts degree programs must complete 90 credits of liberal arts coursework.
- 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.
- Students may use a major course to fulfill one Integrative Studies (IS) course requirement.
- A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required before moving into INCH coursework (fall semester, junior year).
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