Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education — English

Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary or Secondary Education programs will be able to:

  1. Develop and articulate a personal, Christian philosophy of education.
  2. Effectively plan instruction and manage classroom situations using the skills and requisite knowledge he has gained.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of educational technology and media.
  4. Make an informed decision about certification and develop a plan based on that decision.

Course Requirements

Bible and Theology
New Testament Literature3
Old Testament Literature3
Bible electives12
Christian Beliefs3
Theology of Holiness3
Intro to Biblical Studies3
DSM2*
TOTAL29

* Field Education Seminar I may be taken in place of one DSM credit.

Professional Field
Philosophy of Chr School Ed3
Classroom Org/Management2
Educational Psychology3
Educational Measurement3
Computer Use in Education3
Human Development3
English Teaching in Sec Ed2
Secondary Practicum I1
Secondary Practicum II1
Secondary Practicum III1
Secondary Practicum IV1
Supervised Teaching6
TOTAL29
General Education
New Student Orientation/Spiritual Formation1
English Composition I3
English Composition II3
Speech3
Introduction to Literature3
Math elective3
Science electives7
World Geography3
American History to 18773
General Psychology3
Introduction to Philosophy3
Phys.Ed.or Fine Arts electives2
Senior Seminar2
In addition, two of the following three classes:
American National Government3
American History from 18773
Principles of Sociology3
TOTAL45
English Major
Advanced Composition3
History of English Language3
American Literature or British Literature6
Literature for Adolescents or Religious Classics3
Shakespeare3
Poetry and Drama3
The Novel3
TOTAL24
Program Grand Total127

This program is not designed to prepare a student for teaching in a secular school setting or prepare him or her for state certification in secondary education.