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English (Secondary Teaching Specialization), B.A.


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Description


Students can major in one of four areas of specialization leading to the BA in English:

  • Literature;
  • Writing;
  • Language and Linguistics;
  • English for Secondary Education.

Students in our department develop proficiency in critical reading, research, editing, oral presentation, writing and publication for a variety of audiences and purposes, and ability to negotiate the social, technical, and pedagogical aspects of language use and acquisition.

Contact Information


122A Frandsen Humanities
(775) 784-6689

College of Liberal Arts Advising http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

Graduation Requirements


Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 42 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

B. Mathematics (3-5 units)


Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)


Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)


Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)


Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)


Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of four options:

  1. complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language or in American Sign Language;
  2. demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means determined by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, including minimum CBAPE, SAT II, or IB scores;
  3. show transcript evidence of successful completion of four years of high school coursework in the same foreign language; or
  4. participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)


Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements.

III. Major Requirements, Secondary Teaching Specialization


IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)


V. Requirements for Licensure in Secondary Education (33 units)


Consult with the academic advisor in the English Department for approved courses.

VI. Electives (0-24 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


Fall Semester (16-18 units)


  • Core Curriculum English (3 units) *
  • Core Curriculum Math (3-5 units) *
  • Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
  • Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)


  • (3 units) *
  • Core Curriculum Natural Science A (3-4 units)
  • Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
  • General Electives (3 units)
  • College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)
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    * English and Math course placement is based on test scores. Please consult the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

B. Second Year


Fall Semester (15-16 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


  • (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
  • Foreign Language 212 (3 units)
  • Minor (100-200 level) (6 units)

C. Third Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (13-15 units)


  • ENG 400-level (6 units)
  • Minor (3 units)
  • Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
  • General Elective (1-3 units)

D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (12-15 units)


  • ENG 400-level (6 units)
  • Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
  • Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
  • General Elective (0-3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 400-level (9 units)
  • Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
  • Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)

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