English (BA) - Secondary Education Concentration

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
Choose one of the following communication options3
Public Speaking
Foreign Language Course Options
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002.
Take one of the following courses1-2
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Perspectives 1-hour
Perspectives 2-hour
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
Art Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
World Literature I
World Literature II
The Western Intellectual Tradition
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Introduction to Philosophy
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1152
1152L
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 1211
1211L
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1212
1212L
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
PHYS 1311
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 1112
PHYS 1312
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
PHYS 2311
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 2212
PHYS 2312
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences6
Select one Behavioral Science course
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Select one World Cultures course3
Discovering Archaeology
Cultural Anthropology
Ancient World Civilizations
Language and Culture
Language and Culture
World Regional Geography
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
Any PEDS course
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only)
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Field of Study Requirements
Minimum grade of C is required in each ENGL course
ENGL 2155Introduction to Literary Studies: Critical Methods3
ENGL 2156Introduction to Literary Studies II: Poetics3
ENGL 2157Writing for the English Major3
Foreign Language 10023
Foreign Language 20013
Select one of the following:3
World Literature I
World Literature II
Multicultural Literature
Field of Study Requirements Total18
Required for the Major (English Content/Pedagogy)
Select the following 5 times:0
English Convocation
EDCI 3455Practicum I for Middle-Grades and Secondary Education2
EDCI 4455Practicum II for Middle Grades and Secondary Education2
EDSE 4115Teaching English Language Arts in Grades 6-123
ENGL 4000Baccalaureate Survey0
ENGL 5147ULanguage Acquisition3
ENGL 5186UContemporary Composition Theory3
Total English Content/Pedagogy13
Required for the Major (Professional Education Core and Student Teaching)
Minimum grade of C is required
EDCI 4485Student Teaching10
EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings3
EDUC 2130Exploring Learning and Teaching3
EDUC 2140Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language3
EDUF 4115Classroom Management2
SPED 2256Introduction to the Exceptional Learner in General Education (Students must earn a grade of B or better in order to be certified to teach in the state of Georgia.)3
Total Professional Education Core and Student Teaching24
Major Electives
ENGL 4505Selected Topics in Shakespeare3
ENGL 5167UEnglish Grammar3
Select one of the following:3
Multicultural Literature
Contemporary American Literature
Contemporary Anglophone Literature
Selected Topics in African American Literature
Select one of the following:3
Medieval Literature in Britain
Renaissance Literature in Britain
Restoration and 18th-Century Literature in Britain
Romantic and Victorian Literature in Britain
Modern Literature in Britain
Contemporary Anglophone Literature
Select two of the following:6
Early American Literature
American Naturalism and Modernism
Contemporary American Literature
Selected Topics in American Literature
Select one ENGL course 2000 level or higher3
Minimum grade of C is required
Major Electives Total21
General Electives
Take 2 hours of General Electives2
General Electives Total2
Total Credit Hours123

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics (preferred; or MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning or higher level math) 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesLab Science 4
POLS 1101 American Government 3
EDUC 2140 Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesNon-Lab Science 3
EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching (minimum grade of C; Program Requirements) 3
Institutional Priorities ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 2
DATA 1501 Introduction to Data Science (preferred; or other Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences course) 3
 Credit Hours14
Second Year
Fall
ENGL 2157 Writing for the English Major (minimum grade of C; Field of Study Requirements) 3
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
ENGL 1000 English Convocation (Program Requirements) 0
SPED 2256 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner in General Education (minimum grade of C; Program Requirements; see note below) 3
There is a recent rule change for certification from the GaPSC. As of July 1, 2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course. The course could be any of the following depending on your major: SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219 This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course.
 
HIST 2111
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
3
Select one of the following (Field of Study Requirements; minimum grade of C) 3
Introduction to Literary Studies: Critical Methods (minimum grade of C)  
Introduction to Literary Studies II: Poetics (minimum grade of C)  
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Select one of the following (Field of Study Requirements; minimum grade of C): 3
Introduction to Literary Studies: Critical Methods  
Introduction to Literary Studies II: Poetics  
Program ElectivesENGL Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
Field of Study RequirementsForeign Language 1002 (minimum grade of C) 3
ENGL 1000 English Convocation (Program Requirements) 0
Field of Study RequirementsENGL Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings (minimum grade of C; Program Requirements) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
Field of Study RequirementsSelect one of the following (minimum grade of C): 3
World Literature I  
World Literature II  
Multicultural Literature  
ENGL 1000 English Convocation (Program Requirements) 0
ENGL 4505 Selected Topics in Shakespeare (minimum grade of C; Program Electives) 3
Field of Study RequirementsForeign Language 2001 (minimum grade of C) 3
Social SciencesBehavior Science 3
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C; Program Electives): 3
Multicultural Literature  
Contemporary American Literature  
Contemporary Anglophone Literature  
Selected Topics in African American Literature  
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsHumanities 3
 Credit Hours18
Spring
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsFine Arts 3
ENGL 1000 English Convocation (Program Requirements) 0
ENGL 5167U English Grammar (minimum grade of C; Program Electives) 3
EDCI 3455 Practicum I for Middle-Grades and Secondary Education (minimum grade of C; Program Requirments) 1 2
Health and WellnessPEDS Physical Activity 1
Social SciencesWorld Culture 3
Select one of the following British Literature courses (minimum grade of C; Program Electives): 3
Medieval Literature in Britain  
Renaissance Literature in Britain  
Restoration and 18th-Century Literature in Britain  
Romantic and Victorian Literature in Britain  
Modern Literature in Britain  
Contemporary Anglophone Literature  
Select one of the following American Literature courses (minimum grade of C; Program Electives): 3
Early American Literature  
American Naturalism and Modernism  
Contemporary American Literature  
Selected Topics in American Literature  
 Credit Hours18
Fourth Year
Fall
ENGL 5186U Contemporary Composition Theory (minimum grade of C; Program Requirements) 3
ENGL 5147U Language Acquisition (minimum grade of C; Program Requirements) 3
EDSE 4115 Teaching English Language Arts in Grades 6-12 (minimum grade of C; Program Requirements) 1 3
EDCI 4455 Practicum II for Middle Grades and Secondary Education (minimum grade of C; Program Requirements) 1 2
KINS 1106
Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
2
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C; Program Electives): 3
Early American Literature  
American Naturalism and Modernism  
Contemporary American Literature  
Selected Topics in American Literature  
ENGL 1000 English Convocation (Program Requirements) 0
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ENGL 4000 Baccalaureate Survey (Program Requirements) 0
EDCI 4485 Student Teaching (Program Requirements) 1 10
EDUF 4115 Classroom Management (minimum grade of C; Program Requirements) 1 2
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours124
1

Requires admission to the Teacher Education program.

Admission Requirements

During the sophomore year, students intending to complete a teacher education program make formal application to the teacher education program. Normally, this occurs after the student has completed three semesters of full-time course work. Application is made to the COEHP Center for Quality Teaching and Learning. For a list of current admission requirements, go to https://cqtl.columbusstate.edu/teacher-education.php.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must complete all courses related to major with a C or better unless otherwise approved.

Students must meet all requirements for admission to Teacher Education. For a list of current requirements, go to https://cqtl.columbusstate.edu/teacher-education.php.

Students must meet all requirements for admission to Student Teaching. For a list of current requirements, go to https://cqtl.columbusstate.edu/student-teaching.php.

To be recommended for teacher certification, students must pass the GACE English Test I and Test II (for additional information on the GACE, go to https://gace.ets.org/).