Degree Requirements
Total program: 60 semester hours
Core Requirements
40 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 270 | The Foundations of Linguistics | 4 |
| ENG 275 | Introduction to Literary Criticism | 4 |
| ENG 351 | British Literature I | 4 |
| ENG 352 | British Literature II | 4 |
| ENG 353 | American Literature I | 4 |
| ENG 354 | American Literature II | 4 |
| ENG 421 | Modern Poetry in English | 4 |
| ENG 431 | Studies in British Fiction | 4 |
| or ENG 434 | Studies in the American Novel | |
| ENG 460 | Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENG 499 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 40 | |
Electives
A minimum of 20 semester hours of upper division ENG courses. One of these courses must be a diversity elective taken from an approved list, such as the courses below. Courses from other departments may serve as electives upon approval of the English Department Chairperson.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 280 | Science Fiction | 4 |
| ENG 359 | Superhero Comics & Film | 4 |
| ENG 381 | Horror Fiction | 4 |
| ENG 383 | Myth in Literature | 4 |
| ENG 385 | Studies in Ethnic American Literature | 4 |
| ENG 415 | Women Writers | 4 |
| ENG 416 | Short Story & Film | 4 |
Concentration in Teaching, Single Subject
A Master of Arts in Teaching Pathway
The University of La Verne offers an undergraduate-to-master’s in teaching pathways, which includes single subject credentialing. These pathways are restricted to Majors that have this listed concentration. Students with this concentration complete their subject matter competency requirement by degree and 16 upper division semester hours of Teacher Credential course work, that apply to both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
This is a direct education pathway to completing a specialized Master of Arts in Teaching, MAT, at the University of La Verne which includes a Single Subject Teaching Credential. The 4+1 programs have been designed for completion in 5 years. Any deviation from the outlined education plan, including extensions, may have financial aid implications and should be considered with the support of an advisor. An application for consideration of this education pathway is mandatory.
Upper division coursework is not modified for these integrated programs, students will be following the MAT course sequence created for all credential candidates in the LaFetra College of Education teaching programs. This includes prerequisites for course enrollment and completion of state mandated assessments in the required time sequence.
Program Requirements for Concentration
- Minimum 2.75 GPA to begin
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the program in accordance with the University's Graduate GPA requirements
- Face-to-face interview with the MAT program chair or designee
- Meet with Education Advisor at least one time per semester to monitor progress according to requirements
- Must meet credential prerequisites prior to registering for the first credential class
- Prerequisites
- TB Clearance California Education Code Section 49406
- Live Scan/Fingerprint Clearance California Education Code Section 44320(b)
- Certificate of Clearance (CoC) California Education Code Section 44320(b)
- Prerequisites
Concentration in Teaching, Single Subject Requirements
16 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |