English Language Arts Option for Teacher Certification
The English Language Arts Certification Option is for students who would like to major in English and gain Illinois state certification at the secondary level to teach English language arts. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses in the major and maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75. For students also wanting to be eligible to teach middle school language arts, additional Middle Level Education courses are required.
Core Requirements
Please note that a GPA of 2.75, both cumulative and in the major, is required for departmental approval to student teach. Major GPA based on all English courses taken at EIU, excluding ENG 0990, 0995, 1000, and General Education courses other than 3009G and 3099G. A grade of C or better is required in each course that applies to the major. For the education course work required for this option, see "Teacher Certification Programs."
This option requires that students follow and meet the requirements for Admission, Retention and Graduation from Teacher Certification programs as described in the “Teacher Certification Programs” section of this catalog and as explained at the University Admission to Teacher Education Meeting which all students must attend. Additional information on Admission, Retention and Graduation for Teacher Certification programs can be found on the College of Education & Professional Studies website at www.eiu.edu/ceps/teached.
All students must pass the Illinois Certification Test of Basic Skills for selection into teacher education and should complete this requirement no later than their sophomore year.
Students must receive a “C” or better in all courses counted toward the English major and in all professional education courses and must maintain a minimum cumulative and major GPA of 2.75 in order to continue in the program.
Students have two options for completing the professional education coursework – Regular Secondary Education Program and Intergrated Secondary Education Program (ISEP). Information is also available in the Teacher Certification Program section of this catalog.
English with Language Arts Certification Option
Standard High School Certification with no minor required.
- Three courses from Groups 3 and 4 (at least one from each group). Credits: 9
- Two courses from Group 5. Credits: 6
- Two additional English courses chosen from Groups 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Credits: 6
One multicultural American Literature course
or
or
Six Hours in Related Disciplines
Two courses in a single foreign language may be counted if numbered 2000 or above, not taught in English, and not offered for Gen Ed credit. Two courses in a single foreign language may be counted if numbered 2000 or above, not taught in English, and not offered for Gen Ed credit.
OR
chosen from the following courses:
English Major Requirements
Group 1 - Required Courses
6 courses, 18 semester hours
or
AND
or
or
Group 2 - Literary and Cultural Studies
1 course, 3 semester hours. One course chosen from:
Group 3 - English Literature Before 1660
2 courses, 6 semester hours. Two courses chosen from:
Group 4 - English Literature After 1660
2 courses, 6 semester hours. Two courses chosen from:
Group 5 - American Literature
2 courses, 6 semester hours. Two courses chosen from:
English Electives
Four additional courses in English, chosen from any of the above or from Group 6. General Education courses except for 3009G/3099G are excluded. Two courses in a single foreign language may be counted if numbered 2000 or above, not taught in English, and not offered for Gen Ed credit.
Group 6 - Special Areas, Topics, and Studies
Information sourced from the 2005-2006 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.