Successful completion of this program includes meeting all requirements and earning a passing score on the edTPA portfolio during the internship semester. Upon completion of this program and any state-required Praxis Subject Assessments, a student will be eligible to apply for the baccalaureate level Professional Certificate which provides teacher certification for English language arts (6-12). Teacher Education Programs may be altered to meet changes in federal and Alabama State Department of Education regulations.
In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| EH 141 | Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| MS 110 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| THR 242 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| EH 201 | American Literature I: Beginnings to 1865 | 3 |
| EH 231 or EH 232 | World Literature I: Beginnings to 1660 or World Literature II: 1660 to Present | 3 |
| EH 307 | English Grammar | 3 |
| COM 315 | Introduction to News | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH 202 | American Literature II: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| EH 203 | British Literature I: Beginnings to 1800 | 3 |
| EH 204 | British Literature II: 1800 to Present | 3 |
| ESE 329 | Adolescent Development and Behavior | 3 |
| SPE 300 | Survey of Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
| English 300+ Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ED 302 | Introductory Foundations in Teacher Education (WI) | 3 |
| ESE 434 | Teaching Writing | 3 |
| EH 442 | Contemporary African American Writers | 3 |
| EH 349 | The Literature of Young Adults | 3 |
| EH 372 | The Graphic Novel | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ESE 304 | Curriculum Planning and Learning Styles | 3 |
| ESE 306 | Integrated Instructional Design | 3 |
| ESE 433 | Teaching Literature | 3 |
| ESE 450 | Classroom Management and Diversity in Secondary Education | 3 |
| English 300+ Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EH 305 | Native American Literature | 3 |
| EH 406 | Shakespeare 1 | 3 |
| ESE 383 | Content Literacy | 3 |
| ESE 422 | Teaching English Language Arts | 3 |
| ESE 444 | Assessment | 3 |
| ESE 485 | Senior Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ED 495 | Internship in Education | 6 |
| ED 496 | Reflective Practices in Education (WI) | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
| 1 | Formerly EH 403 or EH 404. |