
English Education
- Major
Our program helps you realize your potential as a teacher and pass on your passion for writing and literature. With state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, professors focused on teaching, and small class sizes, you’ll acquire the skills needed to deliver optimum learning experiences for students in changing classroom environments.
Be a published writer, all before you graduate
Cultivate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding you need to be an effective teacher in today’s schools by enrolling in the Teacher Education Program at University of Jamestown.
The program is approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB).
ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
Candidates must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program in order to enroll in most education courses. Typically, candidates apply for admission to the program while enrolled in EDUC 201: Introduction to Teaching.
To apply, candidates must complete the application form and submit it to the Teacher Education Department by November 1 for spring admission or April 1 for fall admission. Applications are not reviewed during the summer.
Coursework
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Educ 100 |
Praxis Preparation |
0 |
Math 102 |
Intermediate Algebra Or higher level |
3 |
Educ 201 |
Introduction to Teaching |
3 |
Engl 201 |
Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis |
3 |
Psyc 203 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
Educ 209 |
Principles/Practices of Teaching in Middle & Secondary Schools |
3 |
Engl 210 |
World Literature to 1500 |
3 |
Educ 219 |
Instructional Media and Technology |
2 |
Engl 230 |
English Literature to 1785 |
3 |
Engl 231 |
English Literature since 1785 |
3 |
Engl 250 |
American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
Educ 253 |
Applied Cognitive Theories |
3 |
Engl 251 |
American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
Educ 303 |
Introduction to Teaching Students with Exceptionalities |
3 |
Educ 305 |
Managing and Monitoring the Learning Environment |
3 |
Educ 306 |
Multicultural Education |
3 |
Educ 308 |
Curriculum & Teaching in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Educ 310 |
Reading Methods: Middle and Secondary Schools |
3 |
Engl 314 |
Advanced Expository Writing |
3 |
Educ 316 |
Assessment/Evaluation |
3 |
Engl 331 |
Shakespeare |
3 |
Educ 344 |
Young Adult Literature |
3 |
Engl 351 |
History of the English Language |
3 |
Educ 398 |
TED Seminar I |
1 |
Educ 399 |
TED Seminar II |
1 |
Engl 401 |
English Grammar |
3 |
Engl 414 |
Advanced Multi-Genre Writing |
3 |
Educ 408 |
Methods: Secondary English |
3 |
Engl 497 |
Writing Portfolio |
1 |
Engl |
English Elective |
3 |
Educ 498 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
1 |
Educ 499 |
Student Teaching |
12 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 93