If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and have a passion for exploring the English Language Arts, the Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education English can help you realize both goals.
The Secondary Education English Major leads to a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Middle School (grades 5-9) English Language Arts and/or High School (grades 7-12) English Language Arts.
Students pursuing this major will have the knowledge and training to teach English Language Arts at the middle and/or high school levels. They will acquire research-based approaches to teaching secondary-level students reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. As part of your program of study, you will:
The Major Requirements include 14 hours of Common Core courses. In addition, students will select one declarable concentration from the following:
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Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, coupled with the Teaching and Learning (with Secondary Certification) [BS] , qualifies the student for a recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Standard Certificate endorsed in English, certification code BA, and, depending on the minor selected, an additional endorsement. This program of study meets all requirements of the National Council of Teachers of English. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this field is #002, “English.”
Initial teacher certification requires a student to complete two majors: a major in a secondary education subject and a Teaching and Learning (with Secondary Certification) Major .
To pursue the sequence of courses necessary to complete eligibility for a recommendation for certification, one must apply for and be recommended for teacher preparation program continuation. Continuance requirements are standard for all teacher preparation programs, except that specific special education programs have additional requirements.
Teacher preparation program continuation is not automatic. Only those persons who have formally applied are considered for continuation. Not all persons who apply become eligible for continuation.
Teaching majors and minors are unofficial until that student is recommended for continuation. Students pursuing teacher certification should follow the catalog requirements in place when they reach teacher preparation program candidacy. Students must apply to the teacher preparation program as soon as they have earned 56 credit hours. Please see the Teaching and Learning (with Secondary Certification) [BS] for specific criteria.
These courses are required at the program’s introductory, intermediate, and advanced stages and must be completed by all students.
Students will choose one of the following grade-level concentrations.
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This major does not require a minor. Students are required to pair this major with the Teaching and Learning (with Secondary Certification) Major .
Students must earn a minimum total of 120 credits at the 100-level or above.
Each undergraduate student will be responsible for fulfilling the requirements (or their equivalents) of the Eastern Michigan University catalog in force at the time of their initial registration at a college or university or a subsequent catalog, including the one in effect at the time of their graduation.
In the event an undergraduate student does not complete the degree requirements within seven years of the date of their original registration at a college or university, the student may be required to have their credits re-evaluated by the academic department(s) of their major/minor in keeping with catalog requirements in force during the year of their graduation.
Minimum requirements for all bachelor’s degrees awarded by Eastern Michigan University
Some majors and minors require more than the minimum in one or more of the areas below; students are urged to consult this catalog for the requirements of their particular programs.
General Education Requirements - EMU’s General Education Program requires students to choose from a menu of approved courses in several different areas; do not assume that other courses in the same department or similar names will fulfill these requirements. A detailed description of General Education requirements is available in the General Education section of the catalog.
Students who transferred to EMU may have modified general education requirements based on Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) or articulation agreements; consult your academic advisor for additional information.
