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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2018-2019 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English


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The Secondary Teacher Preparation Program (STPP) for English is designed for students who anticipate teaching English in grades 6-8 or 9-12. Because of the rigorous standards set by the State of California for teacher credentialing, the Program at LMU is very specific in terms of the coursework you will be taking. With careful planning, however, it is possible to complete an English major, the University’s Core Curriculum requirements, the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English, and the School of Education credential requirements in four years.

Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English Major Requirements: English Major Requirements:


Pre-Major/Lower Division Requirements (12 semester hours)


Upper Division (44 semester hours or 11 total courses)


Electives:


8 semester hours of 2 Electives, two electives of extended study in one of the domains. Two courses taken from one of the domains: 1) Literature and Language Analysis 2) Language, Linguistics, Literary 3) Composition and Rhetoric or 4) Communications, Speech, Media and Performance.

Additional Required Courses: Communications 4 semester hours) and Creative Arts (3 semester hours) selected from the following:


Communications (4 semester hours):


Creative Arts Core (3 semester hours): *At least one course from the following Theatre courses:


School of Education Credential Requirements (Non-Degree Requirements):


Students fulfill the Single Subject student teaching requirement for the preliminary teaching credential by completing 5-8 semester hours of EDES 518 Secondary Teaching Seminar , which are applied toward both the semester hour requirement for the baccalaureate degree in English and the requirements for the preliminary credential within the state of California. Student teaching is met through elective semester hours taken as EDES 518 Secondary Teaching Seminar .

Advising:


Students should consult with the Director/Advisor for the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English, Dr. Aimee Ross-Kilroy at aeross@lmu.edu, to sign up for the program and to discuss their course of study, especially their English courses.

The Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation (CUTP) is also available to assist students interested in teaching careers in elementary, secondary, bilingual, and special education. Students interested in a career in teaching should consult with the CUTP Director to discuss their options. All students in the teacher preparation pipeline work with a dedicated CUTP advisor for all education coursework. CUTP has a library of information and advice for prospective teachers as well as sponsors several informational sessions every year. CUTP is located in UNH 3346. Please contact cutp@lmu.edu for more information.

School of Education Admission:


Students interested in adding a preliminary credential in English must apply for admission to the School of Education to formally add the preliminary credential to their program. Students should work with the STPP Director and their advisor in CUTP to determine when to apply. Instructions on this process can also be found here http://soe.lmu.edu/academics/cutp.

Four-Year Plan for the English Major (120 Semester Hours)


Freshman Year


Fall Semester


  • 3 OR 4 semester hours
  • University Core 3-4 semester hours
  • University Core 3-4 semester hours
  • University Core 3-4 semester hours
Total: 12-16 semester hours

Spring Semester


Total: 16-19 semester hours

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester


Total: 17-18 semester hours

Total: 18 semester hours

Junior Year


Fall Semester


Total: 18-19 semester hours

Spring Semester


Total: 19-20 semester hours

Senior Year


Total: 19-20 semester hours

Total: 9 semester hours

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