English B.S. - Concentration: Secondary Education/SPED
Program Features
40 credits
Required courses:
| ENGL 163 | GN: The Study of Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 208 | Writing About Young Adult Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 231 | English Grammar | 3 credits |
| ENGL 260 | GN: British Literature I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 264 | GN: American Literature I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 390 | Shakespeare | 3 credits |
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| ENGL 332 | Linguistics | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| ENGL 334 | History of the English Language | 3 credits |
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| ENGL 412/PSED 412 | Teaching Writing in Secondary and Middle Schools | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| Teaching Writing in the Secondary and Middle Schools | 3 credits |
| ENGL 499 | Student Teaching Internship | 1 credit |
Four of the following:
| ENGL 356 | American Poetry | 3 credits |
| ENGL 357 | American Novel | 3 credits |
| ENGL 358 | The British Novel | 3 credits |
| ENGL 360 | Themes in World Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 374 | Literary Criticism and Theory | 3 credits |
| ENGL 377 | Medieval European Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 378 | Old and Middle English Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 379 | British Literature of the Renaissance | 3 credits |
| ENGL 380 | Seventeenth Century British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 381 | Eighteenth Century British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 382 | British Romanticism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 383 | Victorian Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 384 | Modern British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 385 | American Romanticism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 386 | American Realism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 387 | Modern American Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 388 | Contemporary Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 389 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 391 | Geoffrey Chaucer | 3 credits |
| ENGL 393 | Major Writers | 3 credits |
| ENGL 395 | The Graphic Novel | 3 credits |
One of the four must be from the following list of global literature courses:
| ENGL 272 | GN: World Literature I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 273 | GN: World Literature II | 3 credits |
| ENGL 360 | Themes in World Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 388 | Contemporary Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 389 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 395 | The Graphic Novel | 3 credits |
Co-requisite courses:
| PSED 250 | The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| PSED 161 | Foundations of Education | 3 credits |
| PSED 406 | Teaching of English in the Secondary Schools | 3 credits |
| PSED 420 | Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies | 3 credits |
| PSED 421 | Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom | 3 credits |
| PSED 430 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education | Middle and Junior High School | 6 credits |
| PSED 431 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Senior High School | 6 credits |
| REED 350 | Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners | 3 credits |
| SPED 102 | Diversity of the Learner | 3 credits |
| SPED 105 | Special Education History and Law | 3 credits |
| SPED 201 | Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education | 3 credits |
| SPED 214/SPRE 214 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 credits |
| SPED 215 | Instructional Planning in Special Education | 3 credits |
| SPED 313 | Curriculum and Instruction for Students with High Incidence Disabilities | 3 credits |
| SPED 314 | Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 credits |
| SPED 350 | Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| SPED 351 | Collaboration for Inclusion | 3 credits |
One of the following:
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| CMST 253 | GN: Public Speaking | 3 credits |
One of the following:
Additional Requirements:
- At least two MATH courses.
- A minimum QPA of 3.0 overall; a minimum QPA of 2.8 in the major.
- Grades of A, B, or C must be earned in all of the required English courses.
- ENGL 104, a special section of Composition. Those who do not take ENGL 104 must take CMST 126.
- A minimum of 18 credits in English (beyond Composition) must be earned at ESU. A minimum of 9 credits in English coursework at the 300-400 level must be earned at ESU.
The English Department creates its teacher preparation programs to comply with guidelines and policies of East Stroudsburg University, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and other accrediting organizations. Requirements are thus subject to change, so students should always consult with faculty advisers about the most recent program requirements.
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| ENGL 104 | English Composition for Secondary English and Middle Level Education Majors | 3 credits |
| PSED 161 | Foundations of Education | 3 credits |
| ENGL 163 | GN: The Study of Literature | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| GN: ___ | General Education Elective - Natural Science (Math) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| GN: ___ | General Education Elective - Natural Science (Math) | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| THTR 100 | GN: Introduction to Theatre | 3 credits |
| SPED 102 | Diversity of the Learner | 3 credits |
| SPED 105 | Special Education History and Law | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| ENGL 231 | English Grammar | 3 credits |
| GN: ___ | General Education Elective - Arts & Letters (American or English Literature I) | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| SPED 201 | Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSED 250 | The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| ENGL 332 | Linguistics | 3 credits |
| | | |
| ENGL 261 | GN: British Literature II | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| ENGL 265 | GN: American Literature II | 3 credits |
| | | |
| ENGL 208 | Writing About Young Adult Literature | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| SPED 214/SPRE 214 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Junior Year
Fall
| REED 350 | Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners | 3 credits |
| ENGL 390 | Shakespeare | 3 credits |
| GN: ___ | General Education Elective - Natural Science (Math) | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| SPED 215 | Instructional Planning in Special Education | 3 credits |
One of the following:
| ENGL 356 | American Poetry | 3 credits |
| ENGL 357 | American Novel | 3 credits |
| ENGL 358 | The British Novel | 3 credits |
| ENGL 374 | Literary Criticism and Theory | 3 credits |
| ENGL 377 | Medieval European Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 378 | Old and Middle English Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 379 | British Literature of the Renaissance | 3 credits |
| ENGL 380 | Seventeenth Century British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 381 | Eighteenth Century British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 382 | British Romanticism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 383 | Victorian Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 384 | Modern British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 385 | American Romanticism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 386 | American Realism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 387 | Modern American Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 388 | Contemporary Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 389 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 391 | Geoffrey Chaucer | 3 credits |
| ENGL 393 | Major Writers | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring
| ENGL 360 | Themes in World Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 412/PSED 412 | Teaching Writing in Secondary and Middle Schools | 3 credits |
| PSED 420 | Seminar in Secondary Education I: Instructional Structures and Strategies | 3 credits |
| GN: ___ | General Education Elective - Arts and Letters (Modern Lang/Philosophy) | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| SPED 313 | Curriculum and Instruction for Students with High Incidence Disabilities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Senior Year
Fall
| PSED 406 | Teaching of English in the Secondary Schools | 3 credits |
| PSED 421 | Seminar in Secondary Education II: Teaching Secondary Students In Diverse, Inclusive Classroom | 3 credits |
| ENGL 466 | Teaching Multicultural Literature | 3 credits |
| SPED 314 | Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 credits |
One of the following:
| ENGL 356 | American Poetry | 3 credits |
| ENGL 357 | American Novel | 3 credits |
| ENGL 358 | The British Novel | 3 credits |
| ENGL 374 | Literary Criticism and Theory | 3 credits |
| ENGL 377 | Medieval European Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 378 | Old and Middle English Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 379 | British Literature of the Renaissance | 3 credits |
| ENGL 380 | Seventeenth Century British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 381 | Eighteenth Century British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 382 | British Romanticism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 383 | Victorian Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 384 | Modern British Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 385 | American Romanticism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 386 | American Realism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 387 | Modern American Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 388 | Contemporary Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 389 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 391 | Geoffrey Chaucer | 3 credits |
| ENGL 393 | Major Writers | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSED 430 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education | Middle and Junior High School | 6 credits |
| PSED 431 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education/ Senior High School | 6 credits |
| ENGL 499 | Student Teaching Internship | 1 credit |
| SPED 351 | Collaboration for Inclusion | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 136