English, Secondary Teacher Certification

The Teacher Certification Program meets National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards of English Teacher Education programs.

Students will complete student teaching, coursework and testing requirements for recommendation for certification in South Carolina consistent with the College of Education's conceptual framework. This framework provides direction for programs, courses, teaching and teacher candidate assessment. The framework is built on the conceptual model of the "Professional Educator" as one who demonstrates these Learner Outcomes:

The Professional Educator

integrates content knowledge and skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students;
plans, provides, and assesses learning experiences that are supported by research, knowledge of best practice and professional standards;
communicates and collaborates with diverse populations (students, educators, families and community members) exhibiting professional behaviors and dispositions; and
engages in reflection and professional development to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS¹
A. Core Skills
CREDIT HOURS

CREDIT HOURS	ENGL 101
	Writing and Inquiry I
	3

CREDIT HOURS	ENGL 102
	Writing and Inquiry II
	3

CREDIT HOURS
	Approved Mathematics
	3
B. Humanities and Fine Arts

CREDIT HOURS	ENGL 114
	Introduction to Literature
	3

	Approved Humanities and Fine Arts elective
	3
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)
CREDIT HOURS	6
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning

CREDIT HOURS
	Approved Science or Mathematics
	3

CREDIT HOURS
	Approved Lab Science
	4
E. Founding Documents of the United States

CREDIT HOURS	HIST 111R²
	United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R² United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R² American National Government
	3
F. World Cultures
CREDIT HOURS	3
G. LINK 101
CREDIT HOURS	1
Total General Education Requirements
CREDIT HOURS	35

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS¹			CREDIT HOURS
A. Core Skills
	ENGL 101	Writing and Inquiry I	3
	ENGL 102	Writing and Inquiry II	3
		Approved Mathematics	3
B. Humanities and Fine Arts
	ENGL 114	Introduction to Literature	3
		Approved Humanities and Fine Arts elective	3
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)			6
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning
		Approved Science or Mathematics	3
		Approved Lab Science	4
E. Founding Documents of the United States
	HIST 111R²	United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R² United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R² American National Government	3
F. World Cultures			3
G. LINK 101			1
Total General Education Requirements			35

¹For approved courses see the General Education section
²If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 199
CREDIT HOURS	Careers in English
	1
ENGL 200
CREDIT HOURS	Writing Skills for English Majors
	2
ENGL 499
CREDIT HOURS	Senior Seminar
	3

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS		CREDIT HOURS
ENGL 199	Careers in English	1
ENGL 200	Writing Skills for English Majors	2
ENGL 499	Senior Seminar	3

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

CREDIT HOURS	101-level Foreign Language
	0-3*

CREDIT HOURS	102-level Foreign Language
	0-3*

CREDIT HOURS	200-level Foreign Language
	0-3*
ENGL 201
CREDIT HOURS	Survey of British Literature
	3
ENGL 202
CREDIT HOURS	Survey of American Literature
	3
ENGL 345
CREDIT HOURS	Introduction to Language and Linguistics
	3
ENGL 402
CREDIT HOURS	Young Adult Literature
	3
ENGL 413
CREDIT HOURS	Special Topics in Rhetoric
	3
ENGL 451
CREDIT HOURS	Methods of Teaching Secondary English
	3

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS		CREDIT HOURS
	101-level Foreign Language	0-3*
	102-level Foreign Language	0-3*
	200-level Foreign Language	0-3*
ENGL 201	Survey of British Literature	3
ENGL 202	Survey of American Literature	3
ENGL 345	Introduction to Language and Linguistics	3
ENGL 402	Young Adult Literature	3
ENGL 413	Special Topics in Rhetoric	3
ENGL 451	Methods of Teaching Secondary English	3

*English majors are required to complete foreign language study through the intermediate level (SPAN or FR 203). Students who place above the 203 Intermediate level are exempt from the major requirement for foreign language.

MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES
300-level English courses (select 2) ENGL 301, ENGL 303, ENGL 304, ENGL 311, ENGL 312, ENGL 322, ENGL 325, ENGL 326, ENGL 338, ENGL 339, ENGL 344, WRIT 300, WRIT 350, WRIT 353, WRIT 354, WRIT 364, WRIT 373
CREDIT HOURS	6
400-level English courses (select 2) ENGL 401, ENGL 403, ENGL 406, ENGL 413, ENGL 414, ENGL 417, ENGL 445, WRIT 450, WRIT 453
CREDIT HOURS	6
Total Major Program Requirements
CREDIT HOURS	36-45*

MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES	CREDIT HOURS
300-level English courses (select 2) ENGL 301, ENGL 303, ENGL 304, ENGL 311, ENGL 312, ENGL 322, ENGL 325, ENGL 326, ENGL 338, ENGL 339, ENGL 344, WRIT 300, WRIT 350, WRIT 353, WRIT 354, WRIT 364, WRIT 373	6
400-level English courses (select 2) ENGL 401, ENGL 403, ENGL 406, ENGL 413, ENGL 414, ENGL 417, ENGL 445, WRIT 450, WRIT 453	6
Total Major Program Requirements	36-45*

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 203
CREDIT HOURS	²Field Experience I
	0.5
EDUC 204
CREDIT HOURS	¹Instructional Technology for Teachers
	3
EDUC 223
CREDIT HOURS	¹General Pedagogy
	3
EDUC 250
CREDIT HOURS	¹Adolescent Development and Learning Communities
	3
EDUC 320
CREDIT HOURS	¹Reading and Writing in the Content Area
	3
EDUC 321
CREDIT HOURS	¹Foundations of Reading
	3
EDUC 329
CREDIT HOURS	²Field Experience II
	0.5
EDUC 429
CREDIT HOURS	²Clinical Practice A
	1
EDUC 461
CREDIT HOURS	²Clinical Practice B
	11
EDUC 499
CREDIT HOURS	²Teacher Education Seminar
	1
SPED 223
CREDIT HOURS	¹PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs
	3

Total Teacher Certification Requirements
CREDIT HOURS	32
Additional Electives
CREDIT HOURS	8-17
TOTAL FOR BA DEGREE
CREDIT HOURS	120

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS		CREDIT HOURS
EDUC 203	²Field Experience I	0.5
EDUC 204	¹Instructional Technology for Teachers	3
EDUC 223	¹General Pedagogy	3
EDUC 250	¹Adolescent Development and Learning Communities	3
EDUC 320	¹Reading and Writing in the Content Area	3
EDUC 321	¹Foundations of Reading	3
EDUC 329	²Field Experience II	0.5
EDUC 429	²Clinical Practice A	1
EDUC 461	²Clinical Practice B	11
EDUC 499	²Teacher Education Seminar	1
SPED 223	¹PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs	3

Total Teacher Certification Requirements		32
Additional Electives		8-17
TOTAL FOR BA DEGREE		120

For formal admission to the English with Secondary Teacher Certification major, see Student Eligibility on page 89-90 of the catalog.
¹A grade of "C" or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
²A grade of "B" or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses.