Secondary Education - English (7-12), Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED)
This program prepares students for careers teaching English in secondary schools. Requirements for the Major in Secondary Education (7-12) include a combination courses and student teaching experiences that lead to certification for a state-approved teaching license. All candidates completing this program and student teaching are eligible to receive Pennsylvania certification after achieving a passing or qualifying score on Pennsylvania Department of Education required exam(s). If you are interested in teaching in another state, please contact the Department of Education in that state.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Impact on Student Learning (SRU UG 2, 3, 5, 9)
Content Knowledge in the English Language Arts (SRU UG 2, 9)
Effective Planning of Classroom-Based Instruction (SRU UG 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
Candidates' Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions (SRU UG 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
English Language Learners (SRU UG 5, 7, 8, 9)
Linguistics (SRU UG 2, 9)
Reading (SRU UG 2, 9)
Research English (SRU UG 1, 2, 9)
Degree Program Writing Competency (SRU UG 1)
Related Links
Secondary Education - English, BSED Program Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
GPA must be 3.0 or higher for Teacher Candidacy.
A 3.0 GPA and passing subject area assessment (PRAXIS) or a 2.8 GPA and a qualifying passing subject area assessment (PRAXIS) score (as determined by PDE) is required for certification.
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 91 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| ENGL 220 | Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies | 3 |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| COMM 263 | Media and Society | 3 |
| Physical & Natural Sciences | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematics as a Liberal Art | ||
| Financial Mathematics | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Elementary Geometry | ||
| Finite Mathematics with Matrices | ||
| Introduction to Applied Calculus | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Additional Rock Studies 2 Requirements | ||
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 315 | Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms | 3 |
| COMM 217 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- 47 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 47 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Education | ||
| All grades earned in Professional Education must be a "C" or above | ||
| SEFE 200 | Introduction to Education, Teaching Methods and Field | 3 |
| SEFE 230 | Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology | 3 |
| or CIEL 245 | Innovation and Instructional Technology | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Teaching of Language Arts in Secondary Schools | ||
| Teaching of Middle Level and Secondary Social Studies and the Engl Language Arts for the Humanities | ||
| SEFE 326 | ELL Strategies and Practice | 3 |
| or CIEL 326 | Teaching Multi Language Learners | |
| SEFE 338 | Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusionary Classroom | 3 |
| SEFE 342 | Educational Psychology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SEFE 370 | Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| or CIEL 316 | Diagnostic, Formative, and Summative Assessment Strategies | |
| SEFE 380 | History and Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| or CIEL 348 | Educational Leadership, Advocacy & Program Development | |
| SEFE 426 | Practicum in Middle-Level & Secondary Education | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 12 | |
| Student Teaching - Secondary Education 1 | ||
| Student Teaching: Elementary or Secondary School 1 | ||
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 315 | Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms | 3 |
| Subtotal | 43 | |
| Writing Specialization | ||
| ENGL 204 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENGL 235 | Writing for Non-Print Media | 3 |
| ENGL 305 | Practicum: Teaching Writing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Language Requirement | ||
| ENGL 230 | Introduction to Linguistics and Grammar | 3 |
| ENGL 331 | Historical Development of the English Language | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Required English Courses | ||
| ENGL 312 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| or ENGL 389 | Stratford Shakespeare Tour | |
| ENGL 317 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 318 | British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 319 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 320 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 328 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 402 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 403 | Literary and Cultural Theory | 3 |
| Choose one of the following | 3 | |
| African-American Literature | ||
| Literature of the Women's Movement | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| U.S. Latino/a Literatures | ||
| Asian Literature | ||
| Queer Literature and Film | ||
| Subtotal | 27 | |
| Communication Courses | ||
| COMM 215 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 217 | Intercultural Communication | |
| COMM 263 | Media and Society | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 91 | |
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Course counts for Major requirement but does not count for Major GPA
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Information
For information only: Please see adviser for more details pertaining to this certification
Prerequisites for Admission to Teacher Candidacy
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Teacher candidacy requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA with no basic skills or a 2.8 GPA with demonstration that basic skills have been met.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Courses | ||
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| SEFE 200 | Introduction to Education, Teaching Methods and Field | 3 |
| SEFE 230 | Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology | 3 |
| or CIEL 245 | Innovation and Instructional Technology | |
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| Math Requirement | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Mathematics as a Liberal Art | ||
| Financial Mathematics | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Elementary Geometry | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics with Matrices | ||
| Introduction to Applied Calculus | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics I | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
SECONDARY EDUCATION - ENGLISH 7-12 BSED (1224) / CIM 382
Effective Summer 20236
Revised: 07.02.2025
UCC 11.26.2024
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SEFE 200 | Introduction to Education, Teaching Methods and Field | 3 |
| COMM 217 or COMM 215 |
Intercultural Communication or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SEFE 230 | Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology | 3 |
| SEFE 370 | Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| ENGL 235 | Writing for Non-Print Media | 3 |
| MATH 125 | Precalculus | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SEFE 326 | ELL Strategies and Practice | 3 |
| ENGL 204 | Composition and Rhetoric (S) | 3 |
| COMM 263 | Media and Society | 3 |
| ENGL 230 | Introduction to Linguistics and Grammar | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SEFE 380 | History and Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| ENGL 317 | British Literature I (F) | 3 |
| ENGL 319 | American Literature I (F) | 3 |
| ENGL 328 | Young Adult Literature (F) | 3 |
| ENGL 331 | Historical Development of the English Language (F) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SEFE 338 | Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusionary Classroom (S) | 3 |
| ENGL 312 or ENGL 389 |
Introduction to Shakespeare (S) or Stratford Shakespeare Tour |
3 |
| ENGL 318 | British Literature II (S) | 3 |
| ENGL 320 | American Literature II (S) | 3 |
| ENGL 332 | Modern English Grammar and Syntax (S) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SEFE 320 | Teaching of Language Arts in Secondary Schools (F) | 3 |
| SEFE 342 | Educational Psychology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SEFE 426 | Practicum in Middle-Level & Secondary Education | 1 |
| ENGL 305 | Practicum: Teaching Writing (F) | 3 |
| ENGL 402 | World Literature (F) | 3 |
| ENGL 403 | Literary and Cultural Theory | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SEFE 455 | Student Teaching - Secondary Education | 12 |
| SPED 315 | Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 123 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject
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Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
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(F) Indicates Fall Course Only
- S
(S) Indicates Spring Course Only
**This document serves as a guide. Earning a degree requires at least 120 credits, though some majors require more. Before registering for courses, consult your academic adviser and review your curriculum guide. Be sure to review and confirm your plan with your adviser at least once each academic year.
SECONDARY EDUCATION - ENGLISH 7-12 BSED (1224)
Revised: 09.23.2025