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English (Secondary Education), BA


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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA
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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  1-3    
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
 
Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 recommended)
3    
 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
3    
 
Elective ( TEL 111 recommended)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 16-18
  • ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. NEW 101 satisfies this requirement.
  • IAS 300 (three credits) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
  • By the end of Term 4, a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA is required in order to progress into the upper division education program courses.
  • Select your Career Interest Community and play me3@ASU.
  • Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 2 16 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) (TEL 212 recommended)
3    
 
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (CIS 105 OR EDT 180 recommended)
3    
 
Elective ( GCU 113 OR BLE 220 recommended)
3    
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • GCU 113 satisfies the US and AZ constitution requirement for teacher certification.
  • BLE 220 satisfies the requirement for a Structured English Immersion Endorsement (For Certified Teachers). This endorsement authorizes the holder to teach one or more English language learners in the area they are appropriately certified.
  • Create a first draft resume.
  • Join a student club or professional organization.
  • Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Term 3 31 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
ENG Elective
6  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 13
Term 4 44 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 6  
 
ENG Elective
3  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
 
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
Term 5 60 - 76 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 6  
  4  
  3  
  3    
necessary course
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Distribution Cluster Course: Complete two courses (six credit hours) from each of the four distribution clusters below for a total of 24 credit hours (C or better). At least 12 credits must be upper division. Individual courses do not apply to more than one cluster. Consult your academic advisor to determine where best to apply each course.
  • While enrolled in TEL 310, you will be paired with a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. You will need to complete 45 hours over the semester. Reliable transportation is needed to get to school sites.
  • Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course and explore accelerated master's degrees.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 6 76 - 92 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  12  
 
Elective ( TEL 366 recommended)
1    
necessary course
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • TEL 366 (recommended) provides additional classroom experience prior to the required internship and student teaching experiences during senior year. TEL 366 requires 45 hours in a 6-12th grade classroom over the semester. Reliable transportation is required to get to school sites in Terms 6-8.
  • Distribution Cluster Course: Complete two courses (six credit hours) from each of the four distribution clusters below for a total of 24 credit hours (C or better). At least 12 credits must be upper division. Individual courses do not apply to more than one cluster. Consult your academic advisor to determine where best to apply each course.
  • Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
  • Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
Term 7 92 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 4  
 
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
6  
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
necessary course
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • All degree requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. Only one course will be approved to take concurrently with student teaching.
  • TEL 332 is a required internship, which allows you to work alongside a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom for a total of 60 hours. Reliable transportation is required to get to school site.
  • Gather professional references.
Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 1    
necessary course 11  
necessary course
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 12
  • Your student teaching residency requires a full-time commitment in a 6-12th grade classroom for the semester. Reliable transportation is required to get to school site.
  • Students seeking teacher certification must pass required educator exams. Speak to your education advisor to plan appropriately.
  • Apply for full-time employment opportunities.



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English (Secondary Education), BA
College/School: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1-3
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 recommended)
Hours: 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Hours: 3
Elective ( TEL 111 recommended)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. NEW 101 satisfies this requirement.
  • IAS 300 (three credits) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
  • By the end of Term 4, a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA is required in order to progress into the upper division education program courses.
  • Select your Career Interest Community and play me3@ASU.
  • Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 2
16 - 31 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) (TEL 212 recommended)
Hours: 3
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (CIS 105 OR EDT 180 recommended)
Hours: 3
Elective ( GCU 113 OR BLE 220 recommended)
Hours: 3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
  • GCU 113 satisfies the US and AZ constitution requirement for teacher certification.
  • BLE 220 satisfies the requirement for a Structured English Immersion Endorsement (For Certified Teachers). This endorsement authorizes the holder to teach one or more English language learners in the area they are appropriately certified.
  • Create a first draft resume.
  • Join a student club or professional organization.
  • Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Term 3
31 - 44 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
ENG Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Notes:
Term 4
44 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
ENG Elective
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
Term 5
60 - 76 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
necessary course
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Distribution Cluster Course: Complete two courses (six credit hours) from each of the four distribution clusters below for a total of 24 credit hours (C or better). At least 12 credits must be upper division. Individual courses do not apply to more than one cluster. Consult your academic advisor to determine where best to apply each course.
  • While enrolled in TEL 310, you will be paired with a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. You will need to complete 45 hours over the semester. Reliable transportation is needed to get to school sites.
  • Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course and explore accelerated master's degrees.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 6
76 - 92 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 12
Minimum Grade: C
Elective ( TEL 366 recommended)
Hours: 1
necessary course
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • TEL 366 (recommended) provides additional classroom experience prior to the required internship and student teaching experiences during senior year. TEL 366 requires 45 hours in a 6-12th grade classroom over the semester. Reliable transportation is required to get to school sites in Terms 6-8.
  • Distribution Cluster Course: Complete two courses (six credit hours) from each of the four distribution clusters below for a total of 24 credit hours (C or better). At least 12 credits must be upper division. Individual courses do not apply to more than one cluster. Consult your academic advisor to determine where best to apply each course.
  • Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
  • Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
Term 7
92 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
necessary course
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • All degree requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. Only one course will be approved to take concurrently with student teaching.
  • TEL 332 is a required internship, which allows you to work alongside a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom for a total of 60 hours. Reliable transportation is required to get to school site.
  • Gather professional references.
Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Hours: 11
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
Minimum 2.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Your student teaching residency requires a full-time commitment in a 6-12th grade classroom for the semester. Reliable transportation is required to get to school site.
  • Students seeking teacher certification must pass required educator exams. Speak to your education advisor to plan appropriately.
  • Apply for full-time employment opportunities.
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