TSAP in English Teaching (Dual Degree) from Vincennes University

We are excited that you are pursuing a secondary teaching degree. At PFW, we offer secondary teaching licenses in collaboration with several different content areas. We do this through a Dual Degree program. This means that each student earns a degree in the content area as well as a separate degree in Secondary Education. Even though it is a dual degree program, we accept all 60 credits from the Vincennes University TSAP program and only require the remaining courses at PFW to complete degrees in English and Secondary Education.

At the time you are admitted to PFW, you will declare your majors with the Department of English and Linguistics and the School of Education.

Program Requirements

Completion of the TSAP in Secondary Education - English A.S. degree is required for admission to the TSAP dual degree.
No courses beyond the requirements for TSAP A.S. degree are required for admission to the A.S. English program. For admission to professional education, a minimum 2.70 cumulative GPA (PFW) as well as a 2.70 cumulative GPA in your major course work with at least 50% completed in major is required.
For graduation, a 2.70 cumulative GPA and 2.70 major GPA are required.
All students with majors in English and Secondary Education are expected to meet the same student learning outcomes and program requirements. Additional program requirements exist for all students in the B.A. with a major in English and the B.S.Ed in Secondary Education. Please see program pages for additional details.
You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for each degree program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chairs or deans.
List of Major courses and supporting courses required at PFW; total credits in program = 123.

TSAP in English Teaching 2-Year Plan: Vincennes University

College of Liberal Arts Core: Credits 24

Foreign Language 1 Cr. 3.
Foreign Language 2 Cr. 3.
Foreign Language 3 Cr. 3.
Foreign Language 4 Cr. 3.
Thematic A Cr. 3. (Suggested course ENGL 46400 or 49700)
Thematic B Cr. 3.
Thematic D Cr. 3.
Thematic E Cr. 3. (Suggested course ENGL 23100)

English Core: Credits 18

ENGL 37101 - Senior English Capstone Cr. 3.
ENGL 40001 - Issues In Teaching Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 49102 - Literature For Young Adults Cr. 3.
ENGL Core DEI Cr. 3.
ENGL 300+ elective Cr. 3.
ENGL Core Upper Writ. Cr. 3.

School of Education Core: Credits 9

EDU 30100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3. Field EDU 40500/47500
EDU 47500 - Adolescent Development And Classroom Management Cr. 3.
EDU 40100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3. Field EDU 40101 & Sec Methods
EDU 40101 - Critical Reading In The Content Area Cr. 1-3.
EDU 44700 - Methods Of Teaching Secondary English Cr. 3.

Student Teaching: Credits 12