Program Coordinator/Contact
Jason McEntee, Head
Department of English
Pugsley Hall 301, Box 2218
605-688-5191
E-mail: jason.mcentee@sdstate.edu
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Program Information
The English Education specialization is designed to prepare students for a career in secondary school teaching. Students complete coursework in literature, linguistics, writing, history, and pedagogy to prepare for classroom teaching in public or private middle or high schools; others go on to seek advanced degrees in education, literature, language, rhetoric, writing, and literacy.
Academic Requirements
To count toward the Major, courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.” Students who take ENGL 222 - one of the three required 300-400 level courses on British or American literature or the Capstone course must be on American literature since 1860. Students who take ENGL 242 - one of the required courses must be on British literature since 1660. Topics courses may only fulfill the specific requirements when approved by the department. All sections of English 210 count as a major elective.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Course Delivery Format
The department offers coursework on campus, online, and at attendance centers around the state.
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