Second Teaching Field in English (Grades Seven through Twelve)

For students who are seeking a teacher certification within their major and would like a second teaching field in English, the requirements are:

ENG 1310College Writing I3
ENG 1320College Writing II3
or ENG 1321 Writing for Sustainable Change
ENG 3301Critical Approaches for English Majors3
ENG 3389Teaching English Language Arts in the Secondary Classroom3
Select two of the following:6
British Literature before 1785
British Literature since 1785
World Literature before 1600
World Literature since 1600
US Literature before 1865
US Literature since 1865
U.S. Literature: Writing Identities
Select three advanced hours from Group A3
Select three advanced hours from Group B3
Select three advanced hours from Group C3
Select one of the following from Group E:3
The Development of English
Modern English Syntax
Total Hours30

All students pursuing teacher certification must apply and be accepted to the Office of Educator Preparation

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires multiple background checks for progression through the Educator Preparation Program. Based on information recorded in your criminal history, you may be ineligible for issuance of a teaching certificate upon completion of the Educator Preparation Program. If you have a criminal history, you may obtain a Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation from TEA. For more information, go to:  https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/.