Majoring in English

Degree Requirements

Total program: 60 semester hours

Core Requirements

40 semester hours

ENG 270The Foundations of Linguistics4
ENG 275Introduction to Literary Criticism4
ENG 351British Literature I4
ENG 352British Literature II4
ENG 353American Literature I4
ENG 354American Literature II4
ENG 421Modern Poetry in English4
ENG 431Studies in British Fiction4
or ENG 434 Studies in the American Novel
ENG 460Shakespeare4
ENG 499Senior Capstone4
Total Semester Hours40

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.

ENG 280Science Fiction4
ENG 359Superhero Comics & Film4
ENG 381Horror Fiction4
ENG 383Myth in Literature4
ENG 385Studies in Ethnic American Literature4
ENG 415Women Writers4
ENG 416Short Story & Film4

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)

Concentration in Teaching, Single Subject Requirements

16 semester hours

EDUC 427Language and Literacy, Single Subject4
EDUC 428Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject4
EDUC 442Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject4
EDUC 443Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject4
Total Semester Hours16