English, Post-Baccalaureate Certification

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Curriculum

Advanced Professional Studies - Post-Bacc Cert (6 credits)

Completion requirement

APS Status

Must have APS (Advanced Professional Studies) status. View information on applying for APS Status.

Course Requirements for APS

Complete at least 1 of the following:

Option 1. Foundations Graduate Level

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Option 2. Foundations Undergraduate Level

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Major in English, Post-Bacc Certification

Completion requirement

Requirements

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Required Courses (9 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Intro to Film or History of Film (0-3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Early, Late and World Literature

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Early Literature Course (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Late Literature Course (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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World Literature Course (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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One World Literature Course is required. It may be shared with the Early or Late Literature requirement as appropriate.

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Modern Syntax (3 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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New Dimensions to World Lit (3 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Shakespeare (3 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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American Literature (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Teaching Reading & Literature to Young Adults (3 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Seminar in Teaching Writing (3 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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ENGL 486 and ENGL 487 must be taken before APS-Professional Bloc.

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Electives

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

English Perspectives Elective

Complete ALL of the following Course Sets:

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English Elective 400-Level

Complete ALL of the following Course Sets:

AND

English Electives (6 credits)

Earn at least 6 credits from the following:

Generally, non-ENGL courses do not count for certification, exceptions/ equivalents may be some Journalism, Film Studies or Comparative Lit

Professional Education - Certification (33 credits)

Completion requirement

Foundations Bloc (6 credits)

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Foundations of Modern Education (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Psychological Foundations of Teaching (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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We recommend 590 and 545 for Post-Bacc students. These courses each require 35 hours field placement at an urban school. Offered in the evenings Fall and Spring. Also offered in Summer Session. If enrolling in course/course and please register for both courses in the same block.

APS - Professional Bloc

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Instructional Technology, Design & Assessment (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Issues in Secondary Education (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Content Area Literacy for Diverse Classrooms (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Secondary Students w/Disabilities in Inclusive Settings (3 credits)

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

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Required Courses

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Students must meet APS eligibility requirements prior to registering. Course Appropriate PRAXIS II Exam should be taken after Professional Bloc, but prior to Student Teaching.

Student Teaching Seminar (3 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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File your Intent to Student Teach Card one year prior to the beginning of the semester in which you wish to Student Teach. Access the Student teaching Website

Student Teaching Semester (9 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

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Students must meet APS eligibility requirements prior to registering. Submit your Teacher Certification Packet 90 days prior to completion of your certification program. Access the packet on the Certification Website.

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