Dec 26, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

English, BA Certification (RGC)

Location(s): RGC-Eagle Pass, RGC-Del Rio, RGC-Uvalde

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The undergraduate English Certification program provides accessible and life-changing education through literature, theory, and writing courses. Its curriculum establishes a foundation of knowledge and skills then deepens students’ abilities in English studies. The English coursework is offered in either residential or remote platforms and is known for its small class sizes and pedagogical approaches.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirements: 12

Free Electives: 6

Required Major Courses: 24 Credits

ENG 2322 - British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 2323 - British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3303 - Struc & Hist Of The Eng Lang Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3311 - Children’s & Adolescent Lit Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3312 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4306 - American Lit:To 1865 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4308 - American Literature 1865-1940 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4300 - Portfolio Capstone Course Credit Hours: 3

Notes:

Portfolio capstone course taken in final term of English coursework.

Restricted Major Electives: 6 Credits

ENGL 3304 - Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4305 - Topics in British Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4302 - Southwestern Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4307 - Topics in American Literature Credit Hours: 3

Notes:

Take one advanced British and one advanced American literature.

Restricted Major Electives: 3 Credits

ENGL 3315 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3317 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 4320 - International Literature Credit Hours: 3

Notes:

Take one advanced international or world literature.

Restrictive Electives: 3 Credits

Students must choose one elective ENGL course at the 2000-, 3000-, or 4000-level.

Required Teacher Education Courses: 24 Credits

EDSR 3302 - Developmental & Learning Thry. Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 4314 - Read Skills For Content Sub Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 3303 - Methods & Classroom Mgt Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 4322 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 3300 - Pedagogy & Prof. Resp. Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 3301 - Planning, Instruction & Assmnt Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 4605 - Stud Teach In Sec Sch Credit Hours: 6

Notes:

Block I: EDSR 3302 , EDSR 4314

Block II: EDSR 3303 , EDSR 4322

Block III: EDSR 3300 , EDSR 3301 , EDSR 4605

Total Hours: 120

Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirements: 12

Free Electives: 6

Required Core Courses: 24

Restrictive Electives: 12

Required: Teacher Certification Courses: 24

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