English Teacher’s Certificate Program (BA)

A. Literature (18 credits)

B. Writing (6 credits)

• SEC 446 - Writing for Middle and Secondary School Teachers (3)

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• One from:

• ENG 252 - Advanced Composition (3)
• ENG 295 - Writing Creative Non-Fiction Genres (3)
• ENG 296 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Drama (3)
• ENG 297 - Writing Fiction Genres (3)
• ENG 298 - Topics in Writing (3)
• ENG 309 - Playwriting (3)
• ENG 336 - History and Principles of Rhetoric (3)
• ENG 338 - Communications in Business (3)
• ENG 340 - Introduction to Composition Theory (3)
• ENG 345 - Technical Writing (3)
• ENG 354 - Public and Professional Writing (3)
• ENG 363 - Seminar in Collaborative Writing Theory and Practice (4)
• ENG 392 - Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
• ENG 393 - Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry (3)
• ENG 397 - Magazine and Feature Writing (3)
• ENG 398 - Advanced Creative Writing: Non-Fiction (3)
• ENG 399 - Directed Writing (1-3)
• ENG 400 - Seminar (3)

C. Linguistics (6 credits)

• LIN 200 - Introduction to Linguistics (3)
• LIN 244 - The Structure of English (3)

D. Electives in English (9 credits)

Nine credits in English at the 200 level or above. The following courses are recommended as excellent preparation for teaching English:

• A course in women’s literature from:

• ENG 228 - Women and Literature (3)
• ENG 337 - Topics in Women’s Literature (3)
• Another course approved by the English Department

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• Further courses in American or British literature or writing

• A course in Greek and Roman literature from:

• ENG 204 - Literature of Greece and Rome (3)
• ENG 207 - Greek and Roman Mythology (3)

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• LIN 447 - History of the English Language (3)
• LIN 351 - Language and the Mind (3)

E. Individual Writing Portfolio

Completion of an Individual Writing Portfolio. Contact the English Department for guidelines.

F. Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Bachelor of Arts  degree, including General Education requirements  and additional BA distribution requirements.

A. Course Requirements

B. Transition Requirements

Acceptance to Phase II

1. Completion of at least 55 credits (junior standing), including at least 18 credits in the major and 12 in the minor.
2. Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory and pieces for the Individual Major Portfolio.
3. Successful completion of the SAT or ACT, with scores on file with the University’s Certification Officer.
4. Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase II, including a felony/misdemeanor form.

Acceptance to Phase III

1. Completion of at least 85 credits (senior standing), including at least 90% of the major and minor requirements.
2. Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory and pieces for the Individual Major Portfolio.
3. Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase III, including a felony/misdemeanor form.

Recommendation for Teacher Certification

1. Completion of at least 124 credits, including all major and minor requirements.
2. Exit interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the completed Individual Major Portfolio and results of the Student Teaching Evaluation.
3. Completion of the MTTC (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification) subject area test in the major and minor (where applicable), with a passing score on the major area test.
4. Completion of an advanced and valid course in first aid and adult and child CPR from an approved provider.
5. Completion of all paperwork necessary for certification, including a felony/misdemeanor form.

Prospective candidates should also be aware of the information in the section General Requirements for Teacher Certification .
 

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits