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May 08, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
English Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major
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As Nigerian-American writer Chimamanda Adichie affirms in “The Danger of a Single Story,” “Stories matter. Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a people. But stories can also repair that broken dignity.” To major in English at Nazareth University is to better understand the power of storytelling and other kinds of literary expression across media. Students will encounter texts in many forms, from classical drama and Renaissance poetry to 19th century novels and 21st century podcasts, comics and music. They will analyze how storytellers use word, image, and sound to invent, adapt, and remix narratives. And they will learn how literary and rhetorical production is shaped by cultural power granted or withheld on the basis of gender, sexuality, class, race, ethnicity, religion, region, nation, and neurodiversity.
The English Program encourages students to see themselves as makers in their own right. English majors interact with narratives and engage with their chosen audiences by producing work in a wide range of formats, including– but not limited to– written, audio, and video essays in text, audio and video formats, infographics, social media posts, and conference presentations. Through this work, students become more adept at interpreting complex media and texts and more skillful at crafting their own communication to suit different communicative contexts and rhetorical situations.
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 Program, in addition to their required coursework in the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Major. 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 Core
English majors complete the following required courses (15 credits): 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. 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: Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors
Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements 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 | | Literature FYS-PEQ (1) | 3 | Philosophy PEQ (4) | 3 | | Math PEQ (2) | 3 | Visual & Performing Arts PEQ (5) | 3 | | Social Science PEQ (3) | 3 | History 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 207 Foundations of Storytelling Across Media | 3 | ENGW 250 Written and Visual Rhetoric | 3 | | EDIN 102 Developmental Learning in School: Childhood | 2 | 1st upper-level Literature elective | 3 | | SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education ** | 3 | 1st upper-level Media Studies elective | 3 | | 2nd Social Science course | 3 | EDIN 205 Foundations of Inclusive Education ** | 3 | | Natural Science PEQ with Lab (7) | 4 | EDIN 103 Developmental Learning in School: Adolescence | 1 | | | | Religious Studies PEQ (8) | 3 | | EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop * | | EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) * | | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 15 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 16 | | **SPF 204 and EDIN 205 may be taken fall or spring | | EDU 475 & EDU 485 may be taken fall, spring, or summer, but MUST be taken prior to taking INCH 411 (practicum) | | | | JUNIOR YEAR | | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | | ENGE 357 English Language and Grammar | 3 | INCH 380 Construction of Meaning in Mathematics And Science | 3 | | EDIN 310 Inclusive Instructional Methods | 3 | INCH 390 Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies | 3 | | INCH 320 Emergent Literacy and Language Development | 3 | Upper-level Writing/Rhetoric elective | 3 | | LST 301 Language, Literacy, and Culture DEIB-designated course | 3 | 2nd upper-level Literature elective | 3 | | Liberal Arts & Science elective - Integrative Studies (1) | 3 | Liberal Arts and Science elective - Integrative Studies (3) | 3 | | [Designate one major course as Integrative Studies (2)] | | CME 050 Core Milestone Experience | 0 | | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 15 | TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 15 | | | SUMMER AFTER JUNIOR YEAR
(Summer tuition required) | | SUMMER A (May/June) | SUMMER B (July/August) | | | INCH 425 Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities | 3 | 2nd Math course | 3 | | INCH 411 Field Work and Practicum in Inclusive Education Settings | 3 | 2nd Natural Science course | 3 | | * Fieldwork required all day, every day throughout the session | | * Liberal Arts & Science course can be taken in Summer B in needed (and if available) | | | | | 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 | INCH 490 Current Issues in Inclusive Education | 3 | | INCH 480 Student Teaching | 6 | ENGL 403 Language, Culture, and Power | 3 | | | | 3rd upper-level Literature elective | 3 | | | | 2nd upper level Media Studies elective | 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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