English Secondary Teaching Minor

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Requirements for the secondary teaching minor in English

A minimum of 24 credits in English (at least 12 credits of which must be taken at Oakland) is required, distributed as follows:

1. One course in American ethnic literature selected from

ENG 1500 - Literature of Ethnic America (4)
ENG 3510 - Selected Ethnic Literature (4)
ENG 3520 - African American Literature (4)

2. Other required courses

ENG 2100 - Introduction to Literary Studies (4)
ENG 2110 - Fundamentals of Grammar (4) or
ENG 3100 - History of the English Language
(4)
ENG 2300 - British Literature (4)
ENG 2500 - American Literature (4)
SED 4100 - ST: Teaching Secondary in the Minor Methods (4) (instructor permission required; all other courses for the English teaching minor must be completed prior to SED 4100)

Additional information

Generally, a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required in courses included in the minor, with no single course grade below 2.0. Second undergraduate degree candidates completing the minor may be required to take additional courses at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. Students must consult with the secondary education minor adviser in the department.