English Education, Middle Grades Language Arts 6-9 Concentration, B.A.

Bachelor of Arts in English Education

Coordinator: Denise Feikema

Upon successful completion of the program of study in English Education and related requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional I license to teach in the State of North Carolina. For a more detailed description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education section of this catalog.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Freshman Seminar and General Education: 45 (42) Sem. Hrs.

Essential Standards: 27 Sem. Hrs.

(3 sem. hrs of 2000-level Lit. may count toward General Ed)

Second Academic Concentration: 18-30 Sem. Hrs.

Professional Studies Core: 15 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3130. Content Area Reading (3 credits)
• EDN 3140. Aspects of Human Development and Educational Psychology (Grades 6-12) (3 credits)
• EDN 3400. Philosophy and Curriculum of Middle Grade (3 credits)
• SED 3310. Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

Content Pedagogy: 21 Sem. Hrs.

• EED 3840. Literature and Reading for Adolescents (6‑12): Methods and Materials (3 credits) (spring only)
• EED 3890. The Teaching of Writing and Speech (6‑12): Methods and Materials (3 credits) (fall only)
• EED 4490. Internship for English/Language Arts in Secondary/Middle Schools (9 credits) (spring only)
• EED 4750. Professional Seminar in Secondary/Middle Grades English/Language Arts (3 credits) (spring only)
• CSC 4050. Current Topics in Computers in Education (3 credits) (after EED 3840 )

Total: 123*: Sem. Hrs.

^*may be greater depending on Second Academic Concentration

NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.