BA in English Teaching (74–91 hours*, including licensure hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see item 1 below for information regarding admission to this program.
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- This is a closed major requiring application to the program. Application forms are available in the Humanities Advisement Center (1175 JFSB) and the English Education Office (4168 JFSB). Students cannot apply until they have completed at least 9 hours of English major core courses.
- Students must complete the GE Foreign Language option* even if the Advanced Mathematics option has already been completed.
- At least 24 hours of English major course work must be completed in residence at BYU.
- Engl 195 is recommended.
- Upper-division English courses require substantial writing. Students should plan to complete their Advanced Written and Oral Communication requirement as they begin their first upper-division courses, usually at the beginning of the junior year.
- A teaching minor is not required for licensure. However, it is strongly recommended.
- Sc Ed 276R is prerequisite to Engl 329, 377, 378, and 423 (377 and 378 may be taken concurrently). Engl 377 and 378 are prerequisite to Sc Ed 476R.
- Complete the following core courses:
- Complete two courses from the following:
ENGL 361 : American Literature to the Mid-Nineteenth Century.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 251 or 252; 293. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from Puritanism through transcendentalism. |
ENGL 362 : American Literature from the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twentieth Century
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W; Independent Study also. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 251 or 252; 293. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from the late nineteenth century through naturalism. |
ENGL 363 : American Literature from the Early to Mid-Twentieth Century.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp; Independent Study also. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 251 or 252; 293. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Major and selected minor writers and literary trends from the first half of the twentieth century through modernism. |
ENGL 365 : American Literature from the Mid--Twentieth Century to Present.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 251 or 252; 293. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Selected writers and literary trends, including postmodernism, from the mid--twentieth century to the present |
- Complete one course from the following:
ENGL 358R : Ethnic, Regional, and Other Literatures in English.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 251 or 252. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Sections stressing Native American, African American, Chicano, third-world, regional, or other literatures in English. |
| : African American Literature. | |
| : Asian American Literature. | |
| : Latino/a American Literature. | |
| : Native American Literature. | |
| : Native American Literature. | |
| : Post-Colonial Literature. | |
- Complete three elective hours from the following list (Note: TMA 457 is strongly recommended):
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TMA 457 : Media in the Contemporary Classroom.
(3:4:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 276R in major area. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Developing educational methods and techniques for using media in the specialized media classroom; study of educational models and theories related to historical and emerging media technologies. |
- any 300- or 400-level English course.
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ENGL 218R : Creative Writing.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 150 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Individual sections dealing with poetry, personal essays, drama, fiction, or science fiction, or combinations of these. |
- One course from the following ELang courses:
ELANG 324 : History of the English Language.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | ELang 223 or Ling 330. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Basic changes from Old English to modern English, including modern American dialects. |
ELANG 410R : Genre and Substantive Editing.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | ELang 322, 325. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Exploring a different genre of publishing each semester; instruction in substantive editing. |
ELANG 430R : Editing for Publication.
(1-3:ARR:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | ELang 350, 410R; Chum 230. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Refining copy editing and substantive editing skills through hands-on work with actual publications; one-on-one feedback and mentoring. |
- Complete the following:
ENGL 329 : Teaching Grammar and Usage in Secondary Schools.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 223, Sc Ed 276R. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Language issues, particularly grammar, usage, and pedagogy, for students preparing to teach English at the secondary level. |
ENGL 377 : Teaching English in Secondary Schools.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | ScEd 276R; concurrent enrollment in Engl 379. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theories and methods of teaching English and language arts to secondary school students. |
| NOTE: | Required before student teaching. |
ENGL 378 : Teaching Literature and Reading in Secondary Schools.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | English teaching major or minor status; Sc Ed 276R; Engl 251 or 252; Engl 292, 293, 420. |
| RECOMMENDED: | Completion of all English major courses. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theories and methods of teaching literature, reading, and related literacy skills in secondary English classes. |
| NOTE: | Take immediately before student teaching or interning. |
ENGL 379 : Practicum in Secondary English Teaching.
(1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 276R; concurrent enrollment in Engl 377. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applying content and methods learned in Engl 377 in a school classroom. |
ENGL 382 : Shakespeare.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su; Independent Study also. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Engl 251 or 252; 291. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Intensive reading, discussion, and (in some sections) viewing of plays from the comedy, tragedy, romance, and history genres. |
| NOTE: | For English majors and minors. |
ENGL 423 : Teaching Composition in Secondary Schools.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 276R |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theories and methods of teaching writing to secondary school students. |
| NOTE: | Required for all English teaching majors and minors. |
ENGL 495 : The Senior Course.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Senior status; English major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | In-depth study of a limited area of literature, language, or criticism. Content varies; requires research and writing. |
- Complete the Professional Education Component:
- Complete the following:
CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Issues, policies, and methods in teaching secondary students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Lab. |
IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching.
(1:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| DESCRIPTION: | Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for secondary education settings. |
SC ED 276R : Exploration of Teaching.
(3-4:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major-area preadmission requirements. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students. |
| : Exploration of Teaching - Theatre and Media Arts. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: English. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Foreign Language. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Music. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Social Science. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Art. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Biological Sciences. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Dance. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Exercise Sciences. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Family and Consumer Sciences. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Health. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Mathematics. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Physical Science. | |
| : Exploration of Teaching: Technology Teacher Education. | |
SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Adolescent development and its implications for integrated school culture, curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment. |
SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Designing and adapting instruction for diverse learners, collaborating with families, cultures, and communities in promoting and sustaining learning. |
SC ED 379 : Classroom Management.
(1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in Sc Ed 377R and 378, or equivalent major courses. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Current theory, research, and application in classroom management; creating positive teacher-student and peer relationships; developing optimal learning environments. |
Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed before registration for Sc Ed 276R.
- Complete 12 hours from one of the following:
SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship.
(12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Completion of all course work or departmental approval. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required. |
| : Secondary Student Teaching Internship - Theatre and Media Arts. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Art. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Biological Sciences. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Dance. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - English. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Foreign Language. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - French. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - German. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Health. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Home Economics. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Mathematics. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Music. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Education. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Social Science. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Spanish. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Technology Teacher Education. | |
SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Secondary Education.
(12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Completion of all course work or departmental approval. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Capstone, field-based, year-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required. |
| : Academic Internship: Biological Sciences. | |
| : Academic Internship: English. | |
| : Academic Internship: Mathematics. | |
| : Academic Internship: Social Sciences. | |
| : Academic Internship: Physical Sciences. | |
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.