Option 3
Pre-Secondary English Education Emphasis

1. A major in English must complete the following lower-division prerequisite hours:

    a. English 111-112 (or English 100, 110, and 112 depending on entrance placement) as prerequisites to all other English courses and must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher;

    b. English 200, 250 or 251, 260-261, and 270;

    c. Students planning to go on to graduate school in English are encourages to take English 270-271 for elective credit.

2. A major in English must also complete 30 upper-division hours (300 and above), including the following:

     a. Twelve hours in British literature (English 360, 365, 370, 375, 401, 460, 465, 470, 480, 485, 490);

    b. Six hours in American literature (English 341, 343, 345, 355, 440, 445);

    c. Three hours in theory, language and linguistics (English 320, 420, 425, 450);

    d. Six additional hours (English 305, 310, 315, 325, 330, 350, 380, 385, 395, 475, 494, 495, 496)

    e. Three hours in capstone course (English 499).

3. A major may use English 350, 380, 385, 395, and 475 to substitute for courses above, in category 2a and 2b for 3 hours of the requirements.

Students using Option 3 who intend to teach in secondary schools should consult the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences about meeting admission and licensure requirements.