English Education (EEDU2-BS), B.S.

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• Combined college or university GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 transferable semester credithours or more.
• The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 30 transferable semester credits to be admitted.
• Completion of ENGL 150  and ENGL 250  with a B grade or higher or transfer equivalent of B grade or higher
• Completion of COMM 121  and MATH 114 , MATH 115 , or MATH 117 , or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 39 to 40 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 2

• COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3 (Must Pass Course with a Grade of B or Higher)
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3 (Must Pass Course with a Grade of B or Higher)
• ENGL 321 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 6

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 115 ; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required (Consult Advisor)

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required (Consult Advisor)

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. Students in this program are exempt from the University requirement of taking courses from two different disciplines in this section due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required (Consult Advisor)

United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Students in this program cannot have courses met using the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.

Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Students in this program cannot have courses met using the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.

Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• EDUC 289 - Principles Teaching - Learning Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• EDUC 438 - Secondary General Methods II Credit Hours: 5 (Met in College Requirements)

Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• EDUC 289 - Principles Teaching - Learning Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• EDUC 499 - Student Teaching Credit Hours: 12 (Met in College Requirements)

Major Courses - 22 Credits Required

ENGL 301 , ENGL 302 , LITR 327 , and ENGL 418  are required for teaching English. These courses are used to calculate the major 3.00 GPA requirement.

• ENGL 260 - Introduction - English Studies Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 301 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 302 - Grammar and Writing Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 327 - Young Adult Literature Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 382 - Rhetorical Genre & Lit Studies Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 416 - Adv Critical Theory & Practice Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 418 - Teach ELA Secondary School Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 495 - Senior Transition Credit Hours: 1 (Must Take Course Within 3 Semesters of Graduation)

English Content Courses - 6 Credits Required

A total of 6 credits is required and 3 credits must be at the 300 level or higher. These courses are used to calculate the major 3.00 GPA requirement.

• Choose 2 of 13

• LITR 202 - Black Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 203 - Intro-African Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 204 - Native American Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 233 - Science Fiction & Fantasy Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 241 - Intro to World Short Fiction Credit Hours: 3
• FREN 280 - Literature of French World Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 251 - World Drama Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 261 - World Novels Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 306 - Topics Non-Western World Lit Credit Hours: 3
• SPAN 323 - Survey of Spanish Literature Credit Hours: 3
• GERM 341 - Reps of the Holocaust Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 371 - Topics in Women’s Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 380 - World Folk Literature Credit Hours: 3

English and American Literary Traditions - 3 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 3.00 GPA requirement.

• Choose 1 of 5

• LITR 311 - Early American Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 312 - Modern American Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 323 - Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 351 - Early British Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 352 - Modern British Literature Credit Hours: 3

English Language Studies - 3 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 3.00 GPA requirement.

• Choose 1 of 3

• ENGL 380 - History of Rhetoric - Style Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 413 - Literacy Issues and Conflicts Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 415 - Theory and Prac of Rhet-Comp Credit Hours: 3

Genre - 3 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 3.00 GPA requirement.

• Choose 1 of 10

• LITR 231 - Poetry Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 233 - Science Fiction & Fantasy Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Content Courses Section)
• LITR 241 - Intro to World Short Fiction Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Content Courses Section)
• LITR 242 - American Popular Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 243 - Literature and Film Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 251 - World Drama Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Content Courses Section)
• LITR 261 - World Novels Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Content Courses Section)
• LITR 326 - Children’s Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 330 - Contemporary Literature Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 343 - Crime-Violence in Literature Credit Hours: 3

Electives - 6 Credits Required

The credits required may vary depending on courses taken.

In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 6 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum. These courses are not used to calculate the major 3.00 GPA requirement.

• Choose 6 Credits

• ENGL 222 - Intro to Creative Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 380 - History of Rhetoric - Style Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• ENGL 397 - Independent Study in ENGL Credit Hours: 1 TO 4
• ENGL 413 - Literacy Issues and Conflicts Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• ENGL 422 - Adv Creative Writing Workshop Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 497 - Independent Study in ENGL Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
• FREN 280 - Literature of French World Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• JRNL 121 - Writing for Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
• JRNL 222 - Reporting Credit Hours: 3
• JRNL 251 - Understanding Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
• JRNL 328 - Feature and Opinion Writing Credit Hours: 3
• LITR 202 - Black Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• LITR 203 - Intro-African Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• LITR 204 - Native American Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• LITR 231 - Poetry Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the Genre Section)
• LITR 233 - Science Fiction & Fantasy Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Content Courses or Genre Section)
• LITR 241 - Intro to World Short Fiction Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Content Courses or Genre Section)
• LITR 242 - American Popular Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the Genre Section)
• LITR 243 - Literature and Film Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the Genre Section)
• LITR 251 - World Drama Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Content Courses or Genre Section)
• LITR 261 - World Novels Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Content Courses or Genre Section)
• LITR 306 - Topics Non-Western World Lit Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• LITR 311 - Early American Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English and American Literary Traditions Section)
• LITR 312 - Modern American Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English and American Literary Traditions Section)
• LITR 323 - Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English and American Literary Traditions Section)
• LITR 326 - Children’s Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the Genre Section)
• LITR 330 - Contemporary Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the Genre Section)
• LITR 343 - Crime-Violence in Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the Genre Section)
• LITR 351 - Early British Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English and American Literary Traditions Section)
• LITR 352 - Modern British Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English and American Literary Traditions Section)
• LITR 371 - Topics in Women’s Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• LITR 380 - World Folk Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)
• LITR 397 - Independent Study in LITR Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
• SPAN 323 - Survey of Spanish Literature Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Taken in the English Language Studies Section)

Secondary Education Professional Sequence - 38 Credits Required

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• Ferris State University’s Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policies will not apply to this program due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:

• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
• A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
• A 3.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses, English Content Courses, English and American Literary Traditions, English Language Studies, and Genre sections.
• A 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Secondary Education Professional Sequence section.
• A 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA is required before beginning student teaching.
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses.