English Certification

Bachelor of Science: 180.5 quarter credits
Certification is for grades 7 - 12)

Degree requirements

Incoming students, 2011/2012


Students may also choose to pursue a second certification in any of the other certification areas. A sample plan of study is available.

General education requirements 72.0 Credits
History of Art I: Ancient to Medieval 3.0
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Techniques of Speaking 3.0
Principles of Microeconomics 4.0
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ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading 3.0
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Persuasive Writing and Reading 3.0
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Analytical Writing and Reading 3.0
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Environmental Science and Society 3.0
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Introduction to Information Technology 3.0
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Introduction to Linguistics 3.0
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Mathematical Analysis I 3.0
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Mathematical Analysis I 3.0
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MATH 183 Mathematical Analysis I 3.0
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Introduction to Music 3.0
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Introduction to Nutrition & Food 3.0
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General Psychology 3.0
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Educational Psychology 3.0
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Sociology of Education I 3.0
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Astronomy 4.0
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Creative Writing 3.0
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Writing Poetry 3.0
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The Drexel Experience 2.0
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  American History (HIST) course between 200-203 3.0
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  Elective 3.0
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One of the following science sequences:  
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General Chemistry I 4.0
General Chemistry II 4.0
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General Physics I 4.0
General Physics II 4.0
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Electives/Minor in English 33.0 Credits
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Classical to Medieval Literature 3.0
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Renaissance to the Enlightenment 3.0
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Post-Colonial Literature II 3.0
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American Literature I 3,0
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American Literature II 3.0
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British Literature I 3.0
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British Literature II 3.0
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Young Adult Fiction 3.0
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Topics in World Literature 3.0
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  Literature (ENGL) elective* 3.0
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  Diversity in Literature (ENGL) elective** 3.0
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*ENGL 335 Mythology is the recommended elective.

**ENGL 355 Women in Literature is the recommended elective.

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Pedagogy requirements 71.5 Credits
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Foundations in Education I: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective 3.0
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Freshman Seminar 3.0
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The Organization Structure of Secondary Schools 3.0
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Adolescent Development 3.0
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Special Education Foundations 4.5
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Sophomore Seminar 1.0
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Diversity and Today's Teacher 3.0
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Teaching the Middle School Child 3.0
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Inclusionary Practices for Exceptional Students 4.5
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Reading in the Content Areas (7-12) 3.0
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Foundations for Instructing ELLs 3.0
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Literacy Development 4.5
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Junior Seminar 1.0
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Computer Applications in Teaching 3.0
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Evaluation of Instruction 4.0
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Current Research in Curriculum and Instruction 3.0
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Multimedia in Instructional Design 3.0
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Senior Pedagogy Seminar 1.0
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Student teaching experience
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Student Teaching 9.0
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Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List on the Drexel University Writing Center page. Students scheduling their courses in Banner/DrexelOne can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.