English Literature & Language Arts Education Requirements (BSE)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1,2 | ||
| ENGLISH 271 | CRITICAL WRITING IN THE FIELD OF ENGLISH | 3 |
| ENGLISH 274 | INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING | 3 |
| ENGLISH 310 | LITERATURE FOR ADOLESCENTS | 3 |
| ENGLISH 471 | CURRENT THEORIES OF COMPOSITION FOR TEACHERS | 3 |
| LANGUAGE STUDY - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE STUDY | ||
| THE GRAMMAR OF STANDARD WRITTEN ENGLISH | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY I | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE II | ||
| BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY I | ||
| BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY II | ||
| PUBLIC WRITING - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL WRITING AND EDITING | ||
| WRITING FOR THE WEB | ||
| DIVERSITY - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES | ||
or RACEETH 265 | MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES | |
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE, 1800 TO PRESENT | ||
or AFRIAMR 345 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE, 1800 TO PRESENT | |
| FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| DOCUMENTARY FILMS | ||
or PWP 258 | DOCUMENTARY FILMS | |
| GENDER AND FILM | ||
or WOMENST 266 | GENDER AND FILM | |
| WRITING ABOUT FILM AND MEDIA | ||
or PWP 272 | WRITING ABOUT FILM AND MEDIA | |
| LITERATURE AND FILM | ||
or ENGLISH 352 | LITERATURE AND FILM | |
| STAGE PLAYS AND FILM | ||
or ENGLISH 354 | STAGE PLAYS AND FILM | |
| VISUAL STORYTELLING | ||
or PWP 356 | VISUAL STORYTELLING | |
| ADVANCED LITERATURE - select 6 units from: | 6 | |
| LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| EUROPEAN LITERATURE | ||
| EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| LITERATURE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (1660-1820) | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1890 | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE 1890 TO 1945 | ||
| NINETEENTH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| TWENTIETH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE IN THE POSTMODERN AGE (1945-PRESENT) | ||
| SHAKESPEARE - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| LITERATURE SEMINAR - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| SEMINAR IN LITERATURE BEFORE 1800 | ||
| SEMINAR IN LITERATURE AFTER 1800 | ||
| COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM - select 6 units from: | 6 | |
| SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS | ||
| NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| MANAGING CONFLICT | ||
| PERSUASION | ||
| COMMUNICATING LEADERSHIP | ||
| COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONALS | ||
| MEDIA CRITICISM | ||
| WRITING FOR NEWS MEDIA | ||
| ADVERTISING COPYWRITING | ||
| FEATURE WRITING | ||
| PUBLICATION PHOTOGRAPHY | ||
| CREATIVE WRITING - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| POETRY WRITING | ||
| FICTION WRITING | ||
| SCREENWRITING | ||
| PROSE STYLISTICS | ||
| CREATIVE NONFICTION | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS WRITING WORKSHOP | ||
| THE CURRENT WRITING SCENE | ||
| LITERATURE ELECTIVE - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| CLASSICAL MYTH AND LEGEND AS SOURCES FOR LITERATURE | ||
| THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE | ||
| THE CONTEMPORARY NOVEL | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE STUDY | ||
| LITERATURE OF DISABILITY | ||
| LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| EUROPEAN LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN INDIAN LITERATURE | ||
| EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| LITERATURE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (1660-1820) | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1890 | ||
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE, 1800 TO PRESENT | ||
| SURVEY OF MODERN DRAMA | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE 1890 TO 1945 | ||
| NINETEENTH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| LITERATURE AND FILM | ||
or FILM 352 | LITERATURE AND FILM | |
| STAGE PLAYS AND FILM | ||
or FILM 354 | STAGE PLAYS AND FILM | |
| TWENTIETH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE IN THE POSTMODERN AGE (1945-PRESENT) | ||
| AMERICAN MINORITY WOMEN WRITERS | ||
| MULTICULTURAL DRAMA OF THE UNITED STATES | ||
or THEATRE 369 | MULTICULTURAL DRAMA OF THE UNITED STATES | |
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| SEMINAR IN LITERATURE BEFORE 1800 | ||
| SEMINAR IN LITERATURE AFTER 1800 | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, WRITING, OR FILM ELECTIVE - select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| READING AS WRITERS | ||
| POETRY WRITING | ||
| FICTION WRITING | ||
| SCREENWRITING | ||
| PROSE STYLISTICS | ||
| CREATIVE NONFICTION | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS WRITING WORKSHOP | ||
| THE CURRENT WRITING SCENE | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL WRITING AND EDITING | ||
| DOCUMENTARY FILMS | ||
or FILM 258 | DOCUMENTARY FILMS | |
| WRITING ABOUT FILM AND MEDIA | ||
or FILM 272 | WRITING ABOUT FILM AND MEDIA | |
| THE GRAMMAR OF STANDARD WRITTEN ENGLISH | ||
| STYLE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | ||
| WRITING FOR THE WEB | ||
| TOPICS IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | ||
| TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING | ||
| GRANT/PROPOSAL WRITING | ||
| GENDER AND FILM | ||
or WOMENST 266 | GENDER AND FILM | |
| FILM GENRE | ||
| LITERATURE AND FILM | ||
or ENGLISH 352 | LITERATURE AND FILM | |
| STAGE PLAYS AND FILM | ||
or ENGLISH 354 | STAGE PLAYS AND FILM | |
| VISUAL STORYTELLING | ||
or PWP 356 | VISUAL STORYTELLING | |
| TOPICS IN FILM STUDIES | ||
| QUEER CINEMA | ||
or WOMENST 374 | QUEER CINEMA | |
| CINEMA AUTEURS | ||
| FILM THEORY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA | ||
| SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS | ||
| GREAT MOMENTS IN CINEMA | ||
| NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| MANAGING CONFLICT | ||
| PERSUASION | ||
| COMMUNICATING LEADERSHIP | ||
| COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONALS | ||
| MEDIA CRITICISM | ||
| WRITING FOR NEWS MEDIA | ||
| ADVERTISING COPYWRITING | ||
| FEATURE WRITING | ||
| PUBLICATION PHOTOGRAPHY | ||
| Total Units | 57 | |
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No course can fulfill more than one major requirement.
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GPA requirements:
- to graduate from the College of Education and Professional Studies, students in a BSE licensure major must have at least a combined GPA of 2.75;
- students must achieve a grade of "C" (2.00) or better in all required courses with the prefixes EDFOUND, EDFNDPRC, CIGENRL, SECNDED, or SPECED before they can enroll in CIFLD 432 or CIFLD 434; and
- must successfully complete the English & LA content-based portfolio.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Licensure Requirements: | ||
| SPECED 205 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| CIGENRL 350 | INTRODUCTION TO BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL EDUCATION AND ESL | 3 |
| EDFNDPRC 210 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING | 3 |
| EDFOUND 212 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| EDFOUND 243 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION IN A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY | 3 |
| SECNDED 426 | METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE ARTS | 3 |
| SECNDED 466 | LITERACY IN THE DISCIPLINES | 3 |
| EDFOUND 425 | MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| CIGENRL 470 | STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR | 2 |
| Select one of the following Student Teaching options: | 12 | |
| Option A: | ||
| ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS PRE-STUDENT TEACHING, MIDDLE LEVEL | ||
| ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY LEVEL | ||
| Option B: | ||
| ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS PRE-STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY LEVEL | ||
| ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS STUDENT TEACHING, MIDDLE LEVEL | ||
| Total Units | 38 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 100 or 101 | 3-4 | EDFOUND 102 | 3 |
| SPECED 205 | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | MATH 139 | 3-5 |
| EDFOUND 212 | 3 | CIGENRL 350 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| 16-17 | 16-18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 271 | 3 | EDFNDPRC 210 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 226 or 236 | 3 | EDFOUND 243, 281, or PWP 310 | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | ENGLISH 274 | 3 |
| Communication, Journalism, Writing, or Film Elective | 3 | Quantitative & Technical Reasoning Course - GM, GN, GO, or GL designation | 3 |
| Any Lab Science - GL designation | 4-5 | Creative Writing Elective | 3 |
| EDFOUND 243 | 3 | ||
| 16-17 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| PWP 230 or 332 | 3 | ENGLISH 480 or 482 | 3 |
| Film and Digital Media Course | 3 | ENGLISH 404 or 405 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 471 | 3 | ENGLISH 265 or 345 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 206 or 216 | 3 | ENGLISH 310 | 3 |
| Communication and Journalism Course | 3 | Communication and Journalism Course | 3 |
| Advanced Literature Course | 3 | Literature Elective | 3 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| EDFOUND 425 | 3 | CIFLD 412 | 2-12 |
| SECNDED 426 | 3 | CIGENRL 470 | 2 |
| SECNDED 466 | 3 | CIGENRL 489 | 1 |
| CIFLD 402 or 404 | 2 | ||
| Advanced Literature Course | 3 | ||
| CORE 390 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 5-15 | ||
| Total Units: 124-138 | |||
The curriculum in the College of Education and Professional Studies is structured so that students move through classes in a prescribed order. Prerequisites are important and are strongly enforced. The four year plan illustrates the type of curriculum a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years; it is not an official document. Refer to Academic Advising Report for full requirements.
First Year Advising Notes: By the end of the first year your GPA should be a minimum of 2.75 in order to meet the basic requirements for admission to the College of Education and Professional Studies. Goals: Talk to your academic advisor about your interests and goals and begin to understand career options for your major. Explore student groups and organizations and join one that feels right for you. These groups offer a great way to learn more about the major and begin networking. Explore on-campus resources such as undergraduate research opportunities, the Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center, and the Office of Global Experiences. After your first year: Become comfortable in understanding and reading your Academic Advising Report.
Second Year Advising Notes: To stay on track, you should complete your foundation block courses by the end of your second year. You should plan to apply for admission to Professional Studies at the beginning of your fourth semester, once you have completed 40 credits. Make sure you meet the basic requirements for admission by visiting our website: https://www.uww.edu/coeps/advising-licensure#admissions Goals: Be admitted to Professional Studies. Get to know the resources available to you in Winther Hall such as the Cloud Lab, the Office of Clinical Experiences, and the Academic Advising Office. After your second year: Understand your program plan and graduation requirements.
Third Year Advising Notes: A faculty member will be assigned as your advisor once you are admitted to Professional Studies. They should be used to help you determine your program plan. Goals: Attend the Hawk Career Fair as well as networking events and employer information meetings. Pursue a leadership position within a student organization or volunteer group. Get to know your professors, especially in your major. Start connecting what you learn in the classroom to how it will apply to your career. After your third year: Work with your faculty advisor to make sure you’re on track to graduate. Continue to seek major-related employment.
Courses in red require Admission to Professional Studies. You will not be allowed to register for these courses without applying, and being admitted to Professional Studies. Courses denoted with a * are only offered in the semester listed.
Fourth Year Advising Notes: Apply for graduation online through the Registrar’s Office one full semester before you anticipate graduating. Complete all required testing. Work with your program coordinator and the Office of Clinical Experiences in order to confirm your student teaching placement.
Goals: Work with the Career Service Office to perfect your resume and cover letter. Attend networking events, career fairs, and employer information meetings. Read professional journals and consider a student membership in a professional organization.
Advanced Literature - English: 325, 329, 340, 343, 344, 348, 350, 360, 363 Communication and Journalism - Communication: 240, 321, 328, 345, 373, 389 Journalism: 224, 227, 241, 303, 310 Creative Writing - English: 373, 375, 376, 378, 380, 387, 388 Literature - English: 251, 252, 260, 263, 266, 281, 305, 325, 329, 334, 340, 343, 344, 345, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354, 360, 363, 368, 369, 404, 405, 480, 482 Comm, Journalism, Writing or Film Elective - English: 276, 373, 375, 376, 378, 380, 387, 388 PWP: 230, 258, 272, 310, 320, 332, 366, 371, 372, 435 Film: 266, 350, 352, 354, 356, 358, 374, 483, 485 Comm: 236, 240, 249, 321, 328, 345, 373, 389 Journalism: 224, 227, 241, 303, 310
Students must begin their Math and English sequences with the appropriate course. The English course a student starts with will be determined by their ACT English or SAT Verbal score. The Math course a student starts with will be determined by their UW System math placement score.
Admission to Professional Studies is required for students to take upper division courses in their educator preparation program. Eligibility requirements can be found at: http://www.uww.edu/coeps/advising-admissions/admission-to- professional-education
English BSE program completers will be endorsed for licensure to teach English, Speech, and Journalism courses at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and be eligible to teach grades 4-12. This program will result in a Broadfield English Literature and Language Arts License.
Students will be required to pass additional assessments prior to student teaching and licensure