English BA/English Adolescence Education EdM

Undergraduate Course Requirements

Graduate Course Requirements

Notes

* Dual listed with a graduate course and satisfies both undergraduate and graduate requirements.

Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 39

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

• Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
• 19 elective credits to total 98 undergraduate credits; 16 credits of which should come from the Education Core*

Total Undergraduate Credits Required: 98

Total Graduate Credits Required for Degree: 40

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 138

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

To progress to the graduate portion of the program, students must maintain a 3.000 GPA, earn a “C” grade or higher in content courses (courses in the undergraduate major); earn a “B-” or better in all education coursework (courses that begin with CEP, ELP, and LAI), and complete an interview in the Office of Educator Preparation. Students must complete these progression points by March of year three of the bachelor’s program to be eligible to register for graduate level coursework. No formal application is required for graduate school.

Program Honors

English majors can enter the Honors Program in one of two ways: Students with a 3.500 GPA or higher within the major can apply directly to the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Any English major who has a 3.800 GPA within the major, with grades in at least two 200-level and three 300-level English courses may, upon application, enter immediately into the Honors Program. Students must complete one English honors seminar (3 credits) and one senior thesis. Students complete the honors thesis in one or two semesters (3-6 credits). 

Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript.

Program Distinction

A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.

Learning Outcomes

Students in the combined program will complete the learning outcomes of the English BA. In addition, graduates of the program will:

• Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Students will flexibly adapt and implement pedagogical approaches that meet the needs of all learners.
• Commitment to All Learners: Students will build relationships with students through mindful, intentional interactions that demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and humility.
• Collaborative Professionalism: Students will practice critical reflection and inquiry independently and in collaboration with peers.
• Professional Stance and Action: Students will exhibit dispositions that reflect commitment to culturally-responsive sustaining pedagogies, knowledge of individual and group differences, and how these differences influence learning communities.
• Critical Integration of Curriculum and Instructional Tools: Students will use a repertoire of curricular and instructional tools and evidence-based practices to support inclusive, equitable learning.
• Commitment to School, Family, & Community Engagement: Students will affirm the expertise, wisdom, assets, and strengths that reside in families and communities, and develop skills to connect authentically with families and communities.​

(HEGIS: 15.01 ENGLISH- GENERAL, CIP: 23.0101 English Language and Literature, General)