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English Education EEDU

Career Path: Arts and Communications, Human Services

Required Courses		Credit Hours
English Major (39-40 credit hours)
LITR 311	American Literature 1 * WC	3
LITR 312	American Literature 2 * WC	3
LITR 351	English Literature 1* WC	3
OR
LITR 323
LITR 352	English Literature 2* WC	3
LITR 415	Teach LITR: Secondary School	3
ENGL 415	Theory of Composition	4
English Language Studies (6 credits)
ENGL 301	Intro to Linguistics	3
ENGL 382	History/Structure-English Lang	3
ENGL 413	Literacy: Issues & Conflicts	3
ENGL 380	History of Rhetoric & Style	3
Practical Writing (3 credits)
ENGL 311	Advanced Technical Writing	3
ENGL 222	Introduction to Creative Writing *C	3
ENGL 323	Proposal Writing	3
ENGL 325	Advanced Business Writing	3
Diverse Perspectives (3 credits)
LITR 170	Women in Contemporary Culture *RC	3
LITR 202	Black Literature*RC	3
LITR 203	Intro - African Literature*GRC	3
LITR 204	Native American Literature*RC	3
LITR 241	Intro to World Short Fiction*G C	3
LITR 251	World Drama *C	3
LITR 261	World Novels*C	3
LITR 300	Global Literature: Africa*GWC	3
LITR 301	Global Literature: Caribbea*GWC	3
LITR 302	Global Literature:Europe*GWC	3
LITR 303	Global Literature: Asia *GWC	3
LITR 304	Global Literature: India*GWC	3
LITR 305	Global Literature: S. America*GWC	3
LITR 327	Adolescent Literature * WC	3
LITR 380	World Folk Literature *GWC	3
Electives:	Any ENGL 300 or above	3
	Any LITR 170 or above	3
	Any JRNL	3
Professional Education Sequence
Level I
Note: Students seeking admission to teacher education candidacy must meet all university requirements for admission to the specific program they wish to enter.
EDUC 251	Life Span Human Growth & Dev	3
EDUC 206	Ed Tech in Sec Classrooms	3
EDUC 289	Principles of Teaching and Learning	3
Level II
Note: Prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program and Level II courses, students must pass all sections of the Basic Skills Test, complete all Professional Education Prerequisite courses with a minimum of 2.5 GPA, with no grade lower than a C (2.0), have a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and meet all other program requirements. Students may have no more than two repeats in Level I coursework.
EDUC 303	School, Work & Society	3
EDUC 308	Teaching Strategies for SPED/Diverse Pop	3
EDUC 339	Instructional Planning and Practice	2
EDUC 430	Instruction Delivery & Evaluation	4
EDUC 439	Instructional Theory into Practice	2
EDUC 443	Teaching Reading/Secondary Areas	3
Level III
Note: Prior to student teaching and professional seminar (Level III courses), students must obtain the appropriate GPA for their major/minor as established by each department, earn an overall GPA of 2.75 in the professional education courses, have a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and meet all other program requirements.
EDUC 491	Secondary Directed Teaching	12
EDUC 499	Professional Seminar	2
Total		40
NOTE: STUDENTS MUST OBTAIN THE APPROPRIATE GPA FOR THEIR MAJOR/MINOR AS ESTABLISHED BY EACH DEPARTMENT. A 2.75 GPA IS REQUIRED IN THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSE SEQUENCE. A 2.50 CUMULATIVE GPA IS ALSO REQUIRED BEFORE STUDENT TEACHING. NOTE: Though faculty advisors are responsible for advising students regarding degree requirements, it is the student who is ultimately responsible for choosing the correct courses and for following the correct program.

Why Choose English Education?

The English education program prepares prospective teachers for the challenges of teaching students from a broad range of cultural backgrounds in such diverse educational settings as traditional high and middle schools, vocational-technical centers, alternative and magnet schools and tech-prep programs.

Current vocational studies predict growing opportunities for teachers at all levels, both to replace retiring teachers and to provide lower student-teacher ratios in classrooms.

High school graduates, whether they plan to attend college or not, need language and writing instruction that qualifies them to meet the demands of their future careers. The FSU program prepares prospective teachers with the knowledge and skills essential to provide effective English instruction for students in Michigan and throughout the nation.

Professional Opportunities

The English education program prepares students to teach in high school, as well as in vocational-technical centers, alternative and magnet schools, tech-prep programs and other non-traditional educational settings. With additional study, students may also teach in post-secondary schools. The program focuses on preparing prospective teachers for the challenges of teaching students from a broad range of educational and cultural backgrounds. English teachers are in high demand and the employment outlook is excellent. A teaching minor is required. You cannot have an English teaching minor with this teaching major.

Admission Requirements

High school students and transfer students with 29 credit hours or less must possess a high school grade point average of 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale) or an ACT composite score of 15. Transfer students with 30 credit hours or more must possess a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students transferring into the program with completed majors or minors must have the appropriate GPA as established by each department. Consult individual program description for other admission requirements.

Teacher Certification Requirements

As required by the State of Michigan to receive teacher certification, all teacher candidates must: (1) pass the Michigan Basic Skills Test, (2) pass the pedagogy tests in their subject area majors and minors, and (3) have a 2.50 minimum GPA to receive teacher certification in Michigan. These state requirements are in addition to the FSU graduation requirements of your individual program.

Graduation Requirements

The English education program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree through the School of Education, College of Education & Human Services. Graduates must complete all of FSU's general education, English, and education requirements. Professional education requirements include a semester of directed student teaching. Consult individual program description for other graduation requirements.

A 3.0 GPA must be obtained in all required courses of the English teaching major, a minimum of C in any individual course (or transfer equivalent) within the major and a minimum of a B in ENGL 150 and ENGL 250 (general education requirements or their transfer equivalents).

More Information

College of Education & Human Services
Bishop Hall Room 421
Ferris State University
1349 Cramer Circle
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2737
Phone: 231-591-5361