ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
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The English Language Arts concentration provides a pathway for students interested in a career in teaching English at the middle school or high school levels by providing a thorough foundation in the key content areas of literature, writing, and theory.
The English Language Arts concentration is designed to prepare students for an Alternate Route pathway to teacher certification with a well-rounded curriculum backed up by individualized advising that will help students navigate entry into a suitable program..
The concentration alone does not lead to teacher licensure; full acceptance into and completion of an MAT program or another approved alternate route pathway is required. See the Accelerated Bachelor’s/MAT program description for full details.
Eight Semester Degree Plan
Semester 1
| UN 101 | 1 |
| Enlight Core: EN 101 | 3 |
| Enlight Core: World Civ I or US History I | 3 |
| Enlight Core: COM 101 | 3 |
| Enlight Core Social Science | 3 |
| BA: Spanish/French/Latin I | 3-4 |
| TOTAL | 16-17 |
Semester 2
| Enlight Core: Critical Thinking (PHL) | 3 |
| Enlight Core: EN 102 | 3 |
| Enlight Core: MA 113 (or equivalent) | 3 |
| Enlight Core: Fine Arts | 3 |
| BA: Spanish/French/Latin II | 3-4 |
| TOTAL | 15-16 |
Semester 3
| Enlight Core: Lit Survey* EN 201, 202 203, 204, 231, or 232 |
3 |
| BA: Spanish/French/Latin III | 3 |
| Enlight Core: Natural Science I (w/ lab) | 4 |
| Advanced Writing Requirement** | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Semester 4
| Enlight Core Lit Survey* EN 201, 202 203, 204, or 231, 232 |
3 |
| BA: Spanish/French/Latin IV | 3 |
| Enlight Core: Natural Science II (w/ lab) | 4 |
| Literature Elective⁑ | 3 |
| Early Literature Course† | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Semester 5
| EN 360, EN 363, or EN 370 | 3 |
| English Elective⁂ | 3 |
| EN 302 History & Structure or EN 305 Applied Linguistics | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Semester 6
| EN 409 Young Adult Literature⁑ | 3 |
| English Elective⁂ | 3 |
| Language or Theory Course° | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Semester 7
| EN 499 English Capstone | 3 |
| EN 408 English Language Arts | 3 |
| General Elective or ED 538 | 3 |
| General Elective or ED 549 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Note: Acceptance into the Accelerated Bachelor's/MAT Program is required to enroll in ED 538 or ED 549 | |
Semester 8
| General Elective or ED 551 | 3 |
| General Elective or ED 503 or ED 514 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Note: Acceptance into the Accelerated Bachelor's/MAT Program is required to enroll in ED 551, ED 503, or ED 514 | |
English BA, English Language Arts Curriculum
This information is presented for informational purposes. In the event of a discrepancy between this page and the Undergraduate Bulletin, the Bulletin should always be used.
Enlight Core Curriculum: (38-39 Semester Hours)
Vision Statement: In keeping with the Mississippi University for Women Mission, the Enlight Core Program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to become independent, productive members of society in our continually changing world.
Mission Statement: The Mississippi University for Women Enlight Core Program provides a foundation in the liberal arts that includes knowledge in the historical, literary, aesthetic, scientific, and cultural traditions that shape the world, and fosters skills that allow students to become civically responsible life-long learners ready to adapt to new challenges.
Guiding Principles: All students who complete the Mississippi University for Women Enlight Core Program will demonstrate:
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Cultural Literacy
- Quantitative & Technology Skills
- Understanding of Self, Global Societies, & the Natural World
- Life-Long Learning
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must include the following courses (or demonstrate equivalent competency) in their academic program:
- Foreign Language 101-102 8 semester hours
- Foreign Language 201-202 6 semester hours
To fulfill the language requirement for the B.A., students must complete the 202 level or above in a foreign language. For information on foreign language placement, see the Department of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy section in the Bulletin. If, upon entering the University, a student already has sufficient background to be successful in 201-202, he/she does not need to enroll in 101-102. The requirement is in essence six hours credit at the 200-level or above.
Major Coursework
*Select any two literature survey courses:
- EN 201 - Survey of Early English Literature
- EN 202 - Survey of Late English Literature
- EN 203 - Survey of Early American Literature
- EN 204 - Survey of Late American Literature
- EN 231 - Survey of Early World Literature
- EN 232 - Survey of Late World Literature
†Select one of the following Early Literature courses: (3 Semester Hours)
- EN 303 Early Shakespeare
- EN 304 Late Shakespeare
- EN 334 Greek and Roman
- EN 375 Women in Medieval
- EN 444 Earliest English Lit
- EN 445 Chaucer & Medieval
- EN 453 Eliz. & Jac. Drama
- EN 455 Early Modern Poetry
‡Select one of the following Diversity courses:
- EN 260 LGBTQ+ Lit
- EN 360 African-Amer. Lit
- EN 363 Black Women Writers
- EN 370 Ethnic Amer. Lits
- EN 380 Native American
- EN 433 Lit in Postcolonial World
°Select two of the following Language or Theory courses: (3 Semester Hours)
- EN 302 - History and Structure of the English Language
- EN 305 - Advanced Grammar EN 342 - Second Langauge Acquisition
- EN 480 - Literary Theory
Note: One of the two language or theory courses must be EN 302 History and Structure of the English Language or EN 305 Applied Linguistics, the other may be any other course from this list.
**Select one advanced writing course: (3 Semester Hours)
- EN 300 Professional Writing
- EN 311 Nonfiction Writing
- EN 312 Creative Writing
- EN 313 Digital Writing
- EN 315 Playwriting
- EN 317 Technical Writing
- EN 411 Fiction Writing Workshop
- EN 412 - Poetry Writing Workshop
Additional Courses
- EN 408 - English Language Arts
- EN 409 - Young Adult Literature
- EN 499 - English Capstone Course
⁑Select one English, American, or World Literature elective: (3 Semester Hours)
⁂Select two additional English electives in literature, writing, theory, or TESL: (6 Semester Hours)
Note: Each course may count for only one requirement within the major, but literature surveys may count for both General Education requirements and major requirements. Of all major courses, at least one must be 300- or 400-level literature courses and one additional course must be a 400-level literature course.
Total Hours Required for a BA in English - English Language Arts: 124 Semester Hours
Accelerated MAT and
MAT Options at The W
In the second semester of their junior year, students will be prepared to apply for admission to the Accelerated Bachelor’s/MAT program at The W. Through this pathway, students may take up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework as part of their undergraduate program. Other seniors may qualify to take up to 6 credit hours of graduate coursework with approval from the MAT program.
These options allow students to complete some or all of the 9 credit hours of graduate initial licensure coursework required to begin the MAT Internship as undergraduates. Upon earning the bachelor’s degree, passing an approved Praxis II subject-area exam, gaining full admission to the MAT program, and completing the required 9 graduate credit hours, candidates are recommended for a three-year, non-renewable Class A Mississippi Educator License. They then secure a full-time teaching position and complete their MAT Internship in that role. After completing the MAT Internship year, candidates are recommended for a renewable, five-year Class A Mississippi Educator license. Completion of the MAT program leads to a Class AA license and eligibility for a higher salary.
Accelerated Bachelor's/MAT Program Master of Arts in Teaching Program