B.A.Ed. in English Education (BAED)
Description
The B.A.E. degree with a major in English education prepares graduates to be eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach English in grades 7-12. Graduates may also teach other subjects by gaining supplemental endorsements. (See an adviser for more information).
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 122
Admission
Requirements to admission to Phase II (Teacher Education Program):
- Completion of core curriculum.
- A minimum core point grade average of 2.75.
- Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)*
- *Praxis score exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 completed coursework hours are exempt from taking Praxis CORE exam for admission to Phase II.
- Courses EDCI 352 and EDSP 308 are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II. A minimum grade of “C” in all professional education courses is required.
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Freshman Honors I | ||
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
| First-Year Writing I | ||
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First Year Seminar | ||
| First-Year Writing II | ||
| Freshman Honors II | ||
| Select six hours of history courses | 6 | |
| Select three hours of MATH 1210+ 1 | 3 | |
| Select three-four hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science II | 3 | |
| Select a physical science lab to accompany physical science course | 1 | |
| Select a biological science course with an accompanying lab | 3 | |
| Select a biological science lab to accompany biological science course | 1 | |
| Select a three-four hours course in geology, chemistry, or physical science I | 3-4 | |
| Select six hours of literature 2000+ | 6 | |
| Select three hours in the fine or performing arts | 3 | |
The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 35-36 | |
- 1
Does not include MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.
General Education II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select an additional 3-hour course in mathematics or science | 3 | |
| Select three hours of humanities in courses from the following areas: | 3 | |
Classics, modern languages, philosophy, religion, literature, history, southern studies, gender studies, linguistics, or African American studies. | ||
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDSP 3080 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDCI 3520 | Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner | 2-3 |
| EDSP 3270 | Classroom Mgt & Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| EDCI 3530 | Planning & Teaching Strategies for Effec | 3 |
| EDSE 4000 | Principles of Education | 3 |
| EDSE 4420 | Special Methods I: English | 3 |
| EDLE 4800 | Student Teaching: Secondary Education | 9 |
| EDCI 4190 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| Total Hours | 29-30 | |
Major Requirements II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDSE 5250 | Literature for Today's Teenagers | 3 |
| ENGL 3130 | Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| or ENGL 5020 | Directed Reading | |
| ENGL 3200 | The Heroic Age | 3 |
| ENGL 3530 | YA Literature | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Women in Literature | ||
| Shakespeare on Film | ||
| Special Topics in Victorian Lit | ||
| Select six hours of any 3000-level ENGL courses: | 6 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Fiction Workshop | ||
| Studies Abroad | ||
ENGL 510 | ||
| Special Topics in 18th Century Lit | ||
| Studies Abroad | ||
| Select three hours of English electives at the 3000 level or above | 3 | |
| Select six hours of literature survey of the following: | 6 | |
| Survey of World Literature to 1650 | ||
| Survey of World Literature since 1650 | ||
| Survey of American Lit to the Civil War | ||
| Survey of American Lit since Civil War | ||
| Survey of British Lit to 18th Century | ||
| Survey of Brit Lit since Romantic Period | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Other Academic Requirements
Admission to Phase II: Professional Education Core
Requirements for admission to teacher education are as follows:
- Completion of core curriculum.
- Applicants who apply for admission to Phase II must have a 2.75 grade-point average.
- Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)1
- Courses EDCI 3520 Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner and EDSP 3080 Introduction to Special Education are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II. A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses is required.
- 1
Exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 completed coursework hours are exempt from taking Praxis CORE exam for admission to Phase II
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is expected in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
Admission to Phase III: Student Teaching
Applications are available through the Student Advising and Field Experience Office and are due the semester prior to student teaching. To be admitted to student teaching, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses, content courses and related courses with the exception of those required during student teaching. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
- During the student teaching semester, students must register for student teaching and EDCI 4190 Classroom Assessment. In addition, one 3-hour elective may be taken.
- Completion of 15 hours in residency at The University of Mississippi (includes Tupelo, Booneville, Grenada, and DeSoto campuses).
- Correspondence courses in education are not accepted.
- Evidence of professional liability insurance.