English/Language Arts: Elementary/Middle

Core Courses

Writing Credits: 3-4

WR 540 Writing Theory and Pedagogy Credits: 4

Note:

Required unless course on teaching writing/writing pedagogy is present elsewhere in student’s undergraduate or graduate program.

Linguistics Credits: 3-4

LING 550 Linguistic Analysis of Style and Genre Credits: 4 recommended.

Literature Credits: 3-4

Elective Credits

Approved electives to reach a minimum of 18 graduate credits. To reach 18 credits, students can choose 500 or 600-level courses in education, English, other humanities fields, theatre arts or other liberal arts and science content areas as approved by M.S. Ed. adviser.

At least 3 credits of the total need to be 600-level courses to meet graduate school requirements.