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English Education Degree Requirements

All students will complete one of the following sequences: 36-45 credits (Sequence 1) or 33 credits (Sequence 2). All courses must be selected in consultation with, and with the approval of, an adviser in English Education. Application for this degree include the following:

Sequence 1 (36-45 credits): Candidates with an undergraduate degree in English or the equivalent who lack education courses and who seek initial certification in English Education grades 7-12.

1. Core Education (18-21 credits): ESC 501 (3), 502 (3), 529 (3), ESC 506 or the equivalent (3), 522 (3), 595 (3) OR 596 (6).
2. Teaching of English (6-9 credits): Selected from: ESC 720 (3), 721 (3), 722 (3), 723 (3), 724 (3), 730 (3), or 772 (3).
3. English Electives (9-12 credits): Consult with an adviser in the English Education program for the appropriate course(s) to satisfy this requirement.
4. Master's Project (6 credits): ESC 708 (3), ESC 788 (3). Culminates in an approved curriculum project.

Sequence 2 (36 credits): Teachers who hold a valid Transitional B certificate in English Education grades 7-12 from New York State.

1. Core Education (15 credits): ESC 501 (3), 529 (3), ESC 506 or the equivalent (3), 522 (3), and 595 (3).
2. Teaching of English (9 credits): Selected from: ESC 720 (3), 721 (3), 722 (3), 723 (3), 724 (3), 730 (3), or 772 (3).
3. English Electives (9 credits): Consult with an adviser in the English Education program for the appropriate course(s) to satisfy this requirement.
4. Master's Project (3 credits): ESC 708 (3). Culminates in an approved curriculum project.

Last modified: 1/23/2013