Apr 18, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin

2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Secondary Education-Language Arts (B.S.Ed.)

Program: B.S.Ed.
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education and Public Policy

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146 ~ ipfw.edu/educ

The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

Becoming more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
Improving the human condition by creating positive learning environments
Becoming change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
Solving client problems through clear, creative analyses
Assessing client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
Utilizing interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

The B.S.Ed. in secondary education-language arts is intended to prepare students for successful careers as language arts teachers of youth in middle school/junior high and high school settings. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, and the other requirements listed under Teacher Licensure in the Special Academic Regulations, you are eligible to apply for an Indiana teaching license. These requirements are subject to change based upon program and state regulations.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in secondary education-language arts, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Education and Public Policy.

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Some of the following General Education courses may be included in your major. See your Education advisor.

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

4. Scientific Ways of Knowing

BIOL 10000 - Introduction to the Biological World Cr. 3.
Refer to Approved List (not BIOL) Cr. 3.
Lab with one science course Cr. 0-1.

5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

EDUC H340 - Education and American Culture Cr. 2-3.
LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.

6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

HIST (Refer to Approved List) Cr. 3.
Refer to Approved List (not HIST) Cr. 3.

7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

ENG W203 - Creative Writing Cr. 3.

Category C: Capstone

8. Capstone Experience

(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses)

Education: 36 Credits

Pre-Professional Education (6 cr)

Pearson Basic Skills Assessment or alternative measure (see your advisor for approved alternatives)

EDUC F200 - Examining Self as a Teacher Cr. 3.
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0.
EDUC W200 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1-3.
(grade of B- or better required)

Block 1: Professional Education (9 cr)

P: Pre-Professional Education
P: 27 crs in major

EDUC K306 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Secondary Classrooms Cr. 3.
EDUC P250 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4.
EDUC M201 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
EDUC S405 - The Middle and Junior High School Cr. 3.

Block 2: Professional Education (9 cr)

P: Block 1
P: 36 crs in major

EDUC M447 - Methods of Teaching High School English Cr. 3.
EDUC M401 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr.0-3.
Pearson Content Exam
EDUC P475 Adolescent Development and Classroom Management Cr. 3.
EDUC X401 - Critical Reading in the Content Area Cr. 1-3.

Student Teaching (12 cr)

P: Block 2
P: 45 crs in major

EDUC M480 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School Cr. 1-16.
OR
- EDUC M480 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School and EDUC M470, SPED Practicum Cr. 9/3.
EDUC M401 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr.0-3.

Electives: (5-12 cr)

Language Arts Core and Concentration Courses: 51 Credits

Secondary Language Arts majors must complete a core (39 credits) set of courses and one concentration (12 credits) listed below:

Language Arts Core (39 cr)

Select one of the following two courses:
ENG L202 - Literary Interpretation Cr. 3.
ENG W233 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
Language Study (3 cr): (ANTH L200, ENG G205, G206, G301, G302, G405, L304, L305, L306, LING L303, or L360)
Pre-1700 British Lit (3 cr): (ENG L220, L301, L304, L305, L306, L308, L309, L311, L314, L315, L317, or L318)
Post-1700 British Lit (3 cr): (CMLT Cxxx, ENG L302, L321, L322, L328, L331, L332, L335, L345, L346, L347, or L348)
American Lit (3 cr): (ENG L250, L251, L351, L352, L354, L355, L357, L358, L361, L364, L372, or L379)
Ethnic or Minority Lit (3 cr): (ENG L107, L113, L207, L364, L369 (Title: Postcolonial Lit & Theory), L378, or L379)
Western Tradition (3 cr): (CLAS C205, C405, COM 312, ENG L101, L102, FINA H111, H112, HIST H113, H114, PHIL 110, 112, 240, 301, 331, POLS Y105, Y381, Y382, Y389, REL 112, 231, or 300)
ENG L391 - Literature for Young Adults Cr. 3.
COM 25000 - Mass Communication and Society Cr. 3.
ENG W203 - Creative Writing Cr. 3.
ENG W400 - Issues in Teaching Writing Cr. 3.
Elective* in COM/CLAS/CMLT/ENG/FILM/FOLK/LING (ENG L371 Recommended) Cr. 3.

Language Arts Concentration - Select one (12 cr)

Communication

Elective* in COM/CLAS/CMLT/ENG/FILM/FOLK/LING/JOUR Cr. 3.
One of the following two courses: Cr. 3.
ENG W300+ - Advanced Writing
JOUR J310 - Editorial Practices
One of the following two courses: Cr. 3.
ENG W300+ -Advanced Writing
JOUR J310 - Editorial Practices
JOUR J200 - Reporting, Writing and Editing I Cr. 3.

Language

Language Study Elective Cr. 3.
Select one of the following two courses:
LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
LING L303 - Introduction to Linguistic Analysis Cr. 3.
Select one of the following two courses:
ENG G301 - History of the English Language Cr. 3.
ENG L304 - Old English Language and Literature Cr. 3.
Select one of the following four courses:
COM 52100 - Theories of Rhetoric Cr. 3.
ENG W310 - Language and the Study of Writing Cr. 3.
ENG W462 - Studies in Rhetoric and Composition Cr. 3.
LING L360 - Language in Society Cr. 3.

Literature

Pre-1700 British Lit (3 cr)
Post-1700 British Lit (3 cr)
American Lit (3 cr)
Elective* in COM/CLAS/CMLT/ENG/FILM/FOLK/LING (3 cr)

Teaching English as a New Language

This concentration also satisfies the TENL Certificate and license requirements for English Learners. Only students choosing this concentration may teach English Learner classes in P-12 school settings. In addition to these courses you must complete ENG G302 as your Language Study course and LING L360 as your elective from the Language Arts Core and be admitted to the certificate program through the Department of English and Linguistics.

LING L321 - Methods and Materials for TESOL I Cr. 3.
LING L322 - Methods and Materials for TESOL II Cr. 3.
ENG G432 - Second Language Acquisition Cr. 3.
LING L470 - TENL Practicum Cr. 3.

Writing

ENG W2XX+ level (3 cr)
ENG W3XX+ level (3 cr)
ENG W3XX+ level (3 cr)
Elective* in COM/CLAS/CMLT/ENG/FILM/FOLK/LING (3 cr)

Notes:

*COM 11400 and ENG W131 may not be used to meet this requirement. Also, no courses shall count twice in the major.