he general purpose of the English Education curriculum is to provide a program which broadens students’ knowledge and gives them a firm Christian foundation. The general core in the curriculum gives students experiences in areas in addition to English and teaches them a Christian philosophy and worldview.

Students take courses in communication skills, humanities, history and the behavioral sciences, science and mathematics, physical wellness, and Christian ministries in addition to courses in literature, old and new, Western and non-Western, and in writing both creatively and informatively. This knowledge base is then paired with pedagogy and experience to create knowing, sharing, and caring teachers for today’s classrooms.

OPTIONS:  BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) OR ARTS (B.A.)
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
      EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
      CM 130 (Intro to Communications) 3 hrs.
Humanities
      EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
      Art-Music Appreciation/Philosophy/Theater/Foreign
          Language/Literature 3 hrs (B.S. Option) OR
          Foreign Language (French or Spanish or Old
           English) 3-4 hrs. (B.A. Option)
Social & Behavioral Science
      History 3 hrs.
      PY 220 (Human Growth/Development) 3 hrs.
Natural Sciences/Mathematical Reasoning
      SC 110 (Issues in Biology) 4 hrs.
      Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
      BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.  
      BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.  
      BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
      TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
      PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
TOTAL 44-45 hrs.

MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Humanities Course (B.A. Option only—required)
      Foreign Language 3-4 hrs.
English Content Courses
      EN 260 (Advanced Grammar) 3 hrs.
      EN 311 (Adolescent Literature) 3 hrs.
      EN 340 (Non-Western World Literature) 3 hrs.
      EN 345  (Major American Authors I) 3 hrs.
      EN 346 (Major American Authors II) 3 hrs.
      EN 370 (Advanced Composition) OR EN 302 (Technical Writing) 3 hrs.
      EN 380 (History/English Language) 3 hrs.
      EN 395 (Critical Theories) 3 hrs.
      EN 445 (Major British Authors I) 3 hrs.
      EN 446 (Major British Authors II) 3 hrs.
      EN 447 (Major Western Authors I) 3 hrs.
      EN 448 (Major Western Authors II) 3 hrs.
      EN 490 (Shakespeare) 3 hrs.
Foundation Courses
      ED 101 (Orientation to Teaching) 1 hr.           
      ED 200 (American Education) 3 hrs.
      ED 310 (Assessment for Learning) 3 hrs.       
      ES 350 (Media & Technology) 3 hrs.
      ED 403 (Exceptional Children) 3 hrs.
Professional Courses
      ES 300 (Curriculum)  3 hrs.
      ES 300P (Curriculum Practicum) 1 hr.
      ES 315 (Reading/Writing Content Area) 3 hrs.
      ES 412 (Methods of Teaching English) 3 hrs.
      ES 400P (August Experience) 1 hr.
      ES 401P (Methods Practicum) 5 hrs.
      ES 451 (Classroom/Behavior Mgmt) 3 hrs.
      ES 475 (Student Teaching) 12 hrs.

TOTAL 127-132 hours