English Teaching Composite - American Studies Emphasis - BA, BS (NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED)
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About this Degree
The English Teaching Composite: American Studies program prepares students towards professional licensure in the teaching of secondary-level English, with additional preparation in American Studies. Students become versed in their academic subject matter (the language arts, emphasizing writing); skilled in the methods of teaching the various components of the English curriculum and classroom management techniques; and committed to the achievement of all students. The English Teaching Composite: American Studies offers a robust menu of courses, recognizing the complexity and depth of English studies.
In addition to the required exploratory courses and content-focused courses in English and American Studies, students take classes in pedagogy to learn about curriculum, planning, instructional delivery, assessment, and related topics. Two clinical experiences provide in-school experiences before student teaching. Admission to STEP is required for clinical experiences.
Students receive this degree by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
English Teaching Composite: Students emphasizing in English teaching prepare to teach secondary level English in the public school system. Students take a wide range of literature, writing, and teaching courses that prepare them to teach language arts in secondary education classrooms.
For more information about English Teaching Composite (American Studies), see the Department of English website.
Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy (QL) of the student’s choice. course, course, or course is recommended.
Admission Requirements for this Program
New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.5 GPA*
*Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.5 USU cumulative GPA (including courses taken for another USU major); 2.5 career total GPA (including transfer credits) for new transfer students. 2.5 GPA within all English courses (other than course, and course), CLEP, AP, etc.); 2.5 USU cumulative (including courses taken for another USU major); 2.5 career total (including transfer credits) for new transfer students.
