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Goodhue Academic Center, Room 209 (270) 384-8584 [email protected] Linda Young, EdD, Program Coordinator Goodhue Academic Center, Room 102 (270) 384-8135 [email protected] Unit Mission Statement
The mission of the Education Division is to prepare candidates in a Christian learning environment with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to be successful, reflective teacher-leaders in the 21st century.
The secondary education program offers several challenging and rewarding Bachelor of Arts degree programs and one Bachelor of Science degree program that lead to the granting of the Kentucky Provisional Certificate through the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
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Biology Education 8-12 (BS degree)•
Secondary Education 8-12 program with majors in English, mathematics, or social science (BA degrees)In addition, there are four P-12 Bachelor of Arts degree programs which can also lead to secondary teaching positions: Art Education 12, Integrated Music Education 12, Physical Education P-12, and Physical Education/Health P-12.
Candidates are assigned a content area advisor and work with an education advisor as they progress through their specific content requirements and through the sequential professional education requirements to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
Graduation Requirements
Some courses taken for the major will simultaneously fulfill general education requirements.
Please see the Graduation Requirements (bachelor’s degrees) section of this catalog for information on the general education program.
Entrance Criteria
As part of the admission criteria for the Education program, candidates must have completed the following required courses with a grade of C or higher:
• Public Speaking (COMM 2103) or equivalent transfer course for Demonstration of Communication competency;
• Writing Studies I (ENGL 1013), unless waiver requirements are met, Writing Studies II (ENGL 1023), or equivalent transfer course for Demonstration of Communication competency; and
• General education mathematics course, unless waiver requirements are met, as determined by the candidate’s general education program.
Program Requirements: 45 hours
Along with the general education requirements, students seeking secondary certification must complete the professional education requirements and prerequisite. They must also select an academic major and complete the prerequisites, core requirements, and electives for the chosen major. Hours for the academic major vary.
A. Prerequisite: 3 hours
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Principles of Psychology (PSYC 1003) is a prerequisite for EDUC 3123 and EDUC 3143 – 3 hoursB. Professional Preparation – Education: 42 hours
• The Teaching Profession (EDUC 2123) – 3 hours
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Introduction to Educational Technology (EDUC 2713) – 3 hours•
Principles of Lifelong Learning (EDUC 3123) – 3 hours•
The Exceptional Learner (EDUC 3143) – 3 hours•
Fundamentals of Secondary Education (EDUC 3403) – 3 hours•
Curriculum & Methodology in Secondary Schools (EDUC 4433) – 3 hours•
Reading & Writing in the Content Areas 5-9, 8-12 & P-12 (EDUC 3523) – 3 hours•
Measurement & Assessment in Education (EDUC 4103) – 3 hours•
Classroom Management 5-9 & 8-12 (EDUC 4463) – 3 hours•
Supervised Student Teaching (EDUC 4600) – 12 hours•
Practicum (EDUC 4603) – 3 hoursNote: Student teaching candidates must pay a $150 student teaching fee.
C. Academic Major (select one of the following programs)
1 – Biology Education 8-12 (BS)
• The courses required for a BS degree in Biology Education 8-12 are located in this catalog following the Art Education P-12 major.
• Biology Education 8-12 majors may earn more than the total hours needed to meet graduation requirements.
2 – English (BA)
• Please see the information in this catalog on the English Secondary Education Track for a complete list of major requirements.
• English majors seeking secondary certification may earn more than the total hours needed to meet graduation requirements.
3 – Mathematics (BA)
• Please see the information in this catalog on the Mathematics major for a complete list of major requirements.
4 – Social Science (BA)
• Please see the information in this catalog on the Social Science major for a complete list of major requirements.
• While the major is social science, the secondary certification is earned in social studies.
• World Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 (HIST 2233) and World Civilization II:
1500 to Present (HIST 2243) are strongly recommended as electives to strengthen preparation for the content area of the Praxis II exam.
Exit Assessment
Graduation requirements for candidates are as follows:
1. Minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA;
2. Minimum 2.75 Content/Emphasis Area GPA;
3. Minimum 2.75 Professional Education GPA;
4. Passing of the appropriate PRAXIS Principles of Teaching and Learning (PTL) exam and the appropriate content exam(s) as required by state regulation;
5. Successful completion of all program requirements and assessments;
6. Successful completion of Supervised Student Teaching (EDUC 4600), including all course requirements with positive evaluations; and
7. Successful completion of Stage III Exit Portfolio.
BA English
Tim McAlpine, PhD, Chair, Humanities & Fine Arts DivisionCenter for Global Citizenship, Room 106 (270) 384-8081 [email protected] Tip H. Shanklin, PhD, Program Coordinator W.W. Slider Humanities Center, Room 306 (270) 384-8085 [email protected]
Full-time program faculty: Mark Dunphy, PhD; Tim McAlpine, PhD; Kara Mollis, PhD; Jared Odd, MA; Kerry Robertson, PhD; Tip H. Shanklin, PhD; Allison Smith, PhD; Paul Thifault, PhD;
Erin Wais-Hennen, PhD Mission Statement
Literature and Writing Studies: The English faculty is committed to a program that stresses excellence in the study of language, literature, and writing. The program curriculum emphasizes intellectual development, critical analysis, cultural literacy, and global awareness. In addition to acquiring a deeper understanding of and appreciation for language, literature, and writing, the skills and knowledge students gain also fully prepare them for graduate and professional schools, teaching language arts at the middle grades and secondary levels, and careers that demand highly developed abilities in critical thinking, research, and writing.
Graduation Requirements
Some courses taken for the major will simultaneously fulfill general education requirements.
Please see the Graduation Requirements (bachelor’s degrees) section of this catalog for information on the general education program.
Entrance Criteria
Each student must have completed ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, and ENGL 2103 with a minimum grade of C.*
*An ACT English sub-score of 25 or higher waives the ENGL 1013 requirement, allowing students an additional three hours of elective credit.
Program Requirements: 48-54 hours
Along with the general education program, students must complete the major’s prerequisites and core requirements and must select program electives as indicated. English majors who wish to become certified in secondary education must instead follow the Secondary Education Track.
A. Prerequisites: 6-9 hours
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Writing Studies I (ENGL1013) is a prerequisite for ENGL 2003, ENGL 2103, and ENGL 2203 unless waiver requirements are met – 3 hours•
Writing Studies II (ENGL1023) is a prerequisite for ENGL 2703, ENGL 3503, ENGL 3523, and ENGL 3733 – 3 hours•
Literary Interpretation (ENGL 2103) or World Literature (ENGL 2203) is a prerequisite for the 3000-level literature courses – 3 hours**English majors are required to take ENGL 2103.
B. Core Requirements: 27 hours
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American Literature I (ENGL 3113) – 3 hours•
American Literature II (ENGL 3123) – 3 hours•
British Literature I (ENGL 3213) – 3 hours•
British Literature II (ENGL 3223) – 3 hours•
Women Writers (ENGL 3163), Shakespeare (ENGL 3603) or Major Authors Seminar (ENGL 3833) – 3 hours•
Modern Critical Theory (ENGL 3363) – 3 hours•
Writing & Culture (ENGL 3733) – 3 hours•
Advanced Writing (ENGL 4503) – 3 hours•
English Majors Seminar (ENGL 4903) – 3 hoursC. Program Electives or the Secondary Education Track (select one of the following areas)
1 – Program Electives (select from the following): 18 hours*
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Introduction to Modern English Grammar (ENGL 2703) – 3 hours•
Creative Writing (ENGL 3103) – 3 hours•
Women Writers (ENGL 3163) – 3 hours•
Literary Cultures (ENGL 3373) – 3 hours•
Global Literature (ENGL 3443) – 3 hours•
Shakespeare (ENGL 3603) – 3 hours•
Writing & Technology (ENGL 3633) – 3 hours•
Greek Myth & Literature (ENGL 3643) – 3 hours•
Major Authors Seminar (ENGL 3833) – 3 hours•
Modern Rhetorical Theory (ENGL 4013) – 3 hours•
Ethnic Literature (ENGL 4063) – 3 hours•
Advanced Creative Writing (ENGL 4203) – 3 hours•
Studies in Genre (ENGL 4413) – 3 hours•
Critical Issues in Literature & Writing (ENGL 4553) – 3 hours•
Topics in Writing & Rhetoric (ENGL 4703) – 3 hours•
Feminist Theory & Practice (WS 3203) – 3 hours*Choose courses from among those not taken for the Core Requirements.
2 – Secondary Education Track: 15 hours
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Introduction to Modern English Grammar (ENGL 2703) – 3 hours•
Ethnic Literature (ENGL 4063) – 3 hours•
Choose three courses from the following:*
Women Writers (ENGL 3163) – 3 hours
Literary Cultures (ENGL 3373) – 3 hours
Shakespeare (ENGL 3603) – 3 hours
Greek Myth & Literature (ENGL 3643) – 3 hours
Major Authors Seminar (ENGL 3833) – 3 hours
Studies in Genre (ENGL 4413) – 3 hours*Choose courses from among those not taken for the Core Requirements.
Exit Assessment
Students applying for graduation with a bachelor's degree in English must have a minimum GPA in their major courses of 2.50. In the fall semester of their senior year, students are required to take English Majors Seminar (ENGL 4903). The English faculty must certify to the Registrar’s Office that the student has achieved the program’s Student Learning Outcomes for graduation approval.
Secondary Education 8-12 Certification
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English also have the option to concurrently complete the Secondary Education 8-12 program through the Education Division. The program requires 42 hours of coursework in Education that includes a semester of student teaching. Interested students should contact Dr. Linda Young, Secondary Education Coordinator, for Education program advising.
Recommended Minor
History and Women’s Studies minors are good choices for English majors. Courses taken for a minor reduce the number of general electives a student must take.