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English: Teaching Emphasis - BA, BS

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Program Overview

Program Requirements

Minimum University Requirements

Suggested Degree Maps

Program Learning Outcomes

Total Credits Required In Program Coursework

40 + 29 for STEP

Total Credits Required To Earn This Credential

120
Completion requirement

course and course are required. Students may fulfill the remaining six credits by selecting one course from the Writing Core Requirement and one course from the Creative Writing Core Requirement listed below.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
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Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Distribution: Among the literature courses selected there must be one course in either British or American Literature and one course that is either World or Contemporary Literature.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
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Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
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Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
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Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

English Teaching students must complete the STEP program to be eligible for graduation and to receive a license to teach in the public school system. The STEP program is administered through the Secondary Education Program of the School of TEAL, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Students must be admitted to STEP before taking many STEP courses. Among the requirements for admission is a Criminal Background Check. While completing student teaching, students must pass the required PPAT assessment. STEP requirements are subject to change based on changes in state licensure. Students should meet with an advisor in the School of TEAL for further information regarding this program.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

ITLS 2500 may be taken prior to STEP admission:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete ALL of the following Courses:

NOTE: Students are required to register for a clinical and a methods course together. See below for the suggested registration.

  1. course - Students are encouraged to also register for course.

  2. course - Students are encouraged to also register for course.

Complete the following as needed:

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your  Academic Advisor for details.

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/.