Requirements for Secondary Education Teaching

In addition to the requirements for one of the English/Writing Concentrations (English Studies, Rhetoric and Culture or Writing), those seeking certification for Secondary Education Teaching should take the following:

Required Preparation for Secondary Teaching

• English 316: Approaches to Grammar
• Education 242: Education Concepts

Secondary Teaching Optional Courses

These courses are highly recommended preparation for secondary teaching, both for classroom practice and in preparation for national testing:

• English 201: Shakespeare
• English 371: British Literature Before 1800
• English 372: British Literature After 1800
• English 381: American Literature Before 1865
• English 382: American Literature After 1865
• English 390: Literature and Film
• Writing 220: Methods of Tutoring
• Writing 230: News Writing
• Writing 360: Literacy, Discrimination and Power
• One of the following: Wr 341, WR 342, WR 348, or WR 351