Eastern University's Secondary English Education Certification program prepares excellent teachers and educational practitioners who can serve in a variety of school settings. Students are trained to communicate effectively, think critically, embrace cultural and linguistic diversity, utilize technology appropriately, practice inclusive interventions, learn independently and collaboratively, and serve competently in their chosen field. This program is designed for students who are interested in obtaining the Certification in English Education (7-12).
Course Requirements
SECONDARY EDUCATION CORE COURSES (36 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 200 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 202 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 204W | Inclusive Education | 3 |
| EDUC 211 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 212 | Teaching English as a Second Language Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 234 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC 282 | Methods of Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 403 | Reading in the Content Area | 3 |
| EDUC 407 | Teaching Secondary Education English/Social Studies (110 hrs) | 3 |
| LANG 310 | Linguistics | 3 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGLISH LITERATURE MAJORS ONLY (36 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 220 | The Art of the Media or Images in Media (Educ., English & Art & Lit GE Requirement) | 3 |
| ENGL 202W | Introduction to Critical Reading (Fall only) | 3 |
| ENGL 205 and 206 | British Literature I and British Literature II | 6 |
| ENGL 215/216 | American Literature I and II | 6 |
| ENGL 235 | Global Fiction (req. 200 level Lit. Elect. & Global Diversity) | 3 |
| ENGL 236 | Young Adult Literature (Educ. and Major Author Lit. Requirement) | 3 |
| ENGL 245W | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 310 | Literature Criticism and Theory (Fall only) | 3 |
| ENGL 312 | Shakespeare (Spring only) | 3 |
| ENGL 422 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| Elective | Time Period Literature Elective or General Elective Substitute | 3 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGLISH WRITING MAJORS ONLY (36 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Writing Genre Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 205 OR ENGL 206 | British Literature I or British Literature II (Eng. Lit. Elective) | 3 |
| ENGL 206 | British Literature II (Eng. Lit. Elective) | 3 |
| ENGL 202W | Introduction to Critical Reading (Fall only) | 3 |
| ENGL 215 and 2016 | American Literature I and II | 6 |
| ENGL 236 | Young Adult Literature (Educ. and Major Author Lit. Requirement) | 3 |
| ENGL 245W | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 312 | Shakespeare (Spring only) | 3 |
| ENGL 423 | Writing Seminar | 3 |
| ENGL 34X | Advanced Writing (need 4 courses) | 12 |
PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER (15 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 410 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDUC 420 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 3 |
State Authorizations
Please check the State Authorizations page to determine if Eastern University’s program fulfills your state credentialing requirements. Students who seek similar credentialing in states other than Pennsylvania are advised to contact the appropriate credentialing agency within their home state to seek information and additional guidance about credentialing in your state of residence. Additional state or local district requirements may exist for field placements in this state. Out-of-state student placements cannot be guaranteed by the program or the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Students are responsible for following all state and local district requirements and regulations for their field placement.