Teacher Certification in English

Location(s): On-Campus

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The advisors for teacher certification in English are John Black (early childhood and middle level) and Theresa Dougal (secondary). Students who intend to pursue teacher certification are strongly urged to contact the Education Department during their first year at Moravian.

English and certification in early childhood education (pre-K-grade 4)

Students seeking a major in English and certification in early childhood education (pre-K-grade 4) follow a modified version of the major that requires

ENGL 11X or 12X
ENGL 225 - WI:Introduction English Studies
two period courses (one of which must be pre-20th century)
a genre course
a writing course (one of the 200-level writing courses that are designated as options for the required second English WI course; ENGL 217 is preferred, as it addresses literacy development and the teaching of writing),
the capstone experience (for certification students, student teaching serves as the capstone)
and four courses selected in consultation with the advisor.

English and certification in middle level education (grades 4-8)

Students seeking a major in English and certification in middle level education (grades 4-8) follow a modified version of the major that requires

ENGL 11X or 12X
ENGL 221 - English Language
ENGL 225 - WI:Introduction English Studies
two period courses (one British and one American, one of which must be pre-20th century)
a genre course
a writing course (one of the 200-level writing courses that are designated as options for the required second English WI course; ENGL 217 is preferred, as it addresses literacy development and the teaching of writing)
the capstone experience (for certification students, student teaching serves as the capstone)
and three courses selected in consultation with the advisor.

English and certification in secondary education (grades 7-12)

Students seeking a major in English and certification in secondary education (grades 7-12) follow a modified version of the major that requires

ENGL 11X or 12X
ENGL 221 - English Language
ENGL 225 - WI:Introduction English Studies
ENGL 230 - Public Speaking
ENGL 330 - Shakespeare
or
ENGL 350 - Chaucer
or
another Major Author course as approved by the Dept.
two period courses (one British and one American, one of which must be pre-20th century)
a genre course
a writing course (one of the 200-level writing courses that are designated as options for the required second English WI course; ENGL 217 is preferred, as it addresses literacy development and the teaching of writing)
the capstone experience (for certification students, student teaching serves as the capstone)
and one course selected in consultation with the advisor.