Mar 18, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Secondary Education Language, Literature and Writing | BA


English Education, in collaboration with programs in the department of English Language and Literature and the College of Education, is a Bachelor of Arts program committed to developing and sustaining knowledgeable and reflective teachers of literacy in a diverse society.

Learn

Researched-based approaches to teaching reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing to secondary-level students. You will read and write in a range of literary, academic, and professional genres; read, reflect on, and engage in ways of teaching; develop formative and summative assessments; participate in field experiences.

Opportunities

You can participate in professional conferences sponsored by the Eastern Michigan Writing Project, such as “EdCamp” and “Literacy for Life.”  Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Standard Certificate endorsed in English, certification code BA, and, depending on the minor selected, an additional endorsement.  

Department Information


English Language & Literature, College of Arts & Sciences

Joseph Csicsila, Ph.D. | Interim Department Head | 612 Pray-Harrold | 734.487.4220 | jcsicsila@emich.edu

Advisor Information


John Staunton | Program Coordinator | 734.487.4220 | jstaunto@emich.edu

Cathy Fleischer | 734.487.4220 | cathy.fleischer@emich.edu

Bill Tucker | 734.487.4220 | wtucker@emich.edu

 

Teacher Certification


Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Standard Certificate endorsed in English, certification code BA, and, depending on the minor selected, an additional endorsement. This program of study meets all requirements of the National Council of Teachers of English. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this field is #002, “English.”

Initial Teacher Preparation Program Admission


In order to pursue the sequence of courses necessary to complete eligibility for recommendation for certification, one must apply for and be admitted to the teacher preparation program. Admission requirements are common for all teacher preparation programs, except that certain special education programs have additional requirements.

Admission to the teacher preparation program is not automatic and is a two-phase process. Only those persons who have formally applied are considered for admission. Not all persons who apply become eligible for admission.

Teaching majors and minors are unofficial until program admission. Students pursuing teacher certification should follow the catalog that exists at the time of program admission. It is important that students apply to the teacher preparation program as soon as they have earned 56 credit hours.

Admission to Phase I of the Initial Teacher Preparation Program

Students must meet all of the following requirements

  • Completion of 56 credit hours
  • Appropriate cumulative GPA. One of:
    • An overall EMU GPA of 2.5 or higher based on a minimum of 12 credit hours taken at EMU. An EMU GPA of 2.5 or higher in your major, based on at least one course in your major. The Elementary Education Major is comprehensive, therefore, the elementary major GPA is based on the cumulative of liberal arts curriculum and content course work.
    • Transferred 56 credits with a cumulative 3.0 GPA from all previous institutions.
  • A grade of “C” or higher in the following courses (if taken):  (or ), , , One Lab Science, and all of the professional education courses
  • Official scores from the general SAT (If taken after March 1, 2016) with either a math minimum sub-score of 530 or Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing minimum sub-score of 480. Scores from the MTTC Basic Skills Test, Professional Readiness Exam, ACT, or Michigan Merit Exam may be used as well. See an advisor for details. 
  • ICHAT criminal background check, and Statement of Civil/Criminal Convictions. If you answered yes to any of the civil/criminal conviction questions on the application, you will need to provide:
    • A copy of the Judgment of Sentence, or Registrar of Actions, or Certification of Conviction.
    • A written explanation of the offense(s). Application of students with civil/criminal convictions will be carefully reviewed and may take longer to process.
  • Attendance at Group Advising Session required. Your major may require additional advising sessions. 

Admission to Initial Teacher Preparation Program Candidacy

Students must meet all of the following requirements, and complete Phase I before starting Phase II

  • A grade of “C” or higher in the following courses (courses must be completed):  and  
  • Official scores from the general SAT (taken March 1, 2016 or later) with a math minimum sub-score of 530 and Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing minimum sub-score of 480. Scores from the MTTC Basic Skills Test, Professional Readiness Exam, ACT, or Michigan Merit Exam may be used as well. See an advisor for details.
  • A Dispositions Review from  will be completed in LiveText. Students will be responsible for saving this as a PDF and uploading the file with their iChat form when applying to the ITTP. 

General Education Requirements:


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Major Requirements: 36 hours


Professional Secondary Education Sequence: 40 hours


Minor Requirement:


This major requires a minor | For a list of available minors, please see  or contact your major advisor.

Program Total:


Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above.

Beginning in Fall 2022, all baccalaureate degree programs for all undergraduates (regardless of catalog year) will require a minimum of 120 credit hours for completion.

Critical Graduation Information