University of Miami - SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - English 6-12/ESOL - B.A. Program


	ENGLISH 6-12/ESOL - B.A.

Studies :	Undergraduate Studies
Degree :	Bachelor's
Department :	TAL - Secondary Education


	English 6-12/ESOL - B.A.

	The Secondary Education/English major is a program designed for students interested in teaching grades 6-12 and leads to eligibility for State of Florida certification. It also leads to eligibility for English for Speakers of Other Langauges (ESOL) endorsment. All majors must select a specific track: English Literature Creative Writing British Literature Womans Literature A major in education is a traditional four-year program. In addition, education students are required to choose a major field of study in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program enables graduates to pursue career opportunities related to their Arts and Sciences major as well as those directly related to education. Students can also elect to take a minor in education. Field experiences and associate teaching placements in a wide variety of schools make University of Miami students among the best-prepared teachers anywhere. Students are placed primarily in the Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) district. Five M-DCPS schools have been selected as Professional Development Schools (PDS). The PDS provide the ideal setting for a dynamic collaboration that transforms educational theory into practice.

Note: Programs, program components, and courses subject to change.

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English Major (Required)
		English major 30 credits. ENG201 or ENG202 ENG213 or ENG214 Track must be chosen: 1. English Literature or 2. Creative Writing or 3. British Literature or 4. Women�s Literature

		ENG201	World Literary Masterpieces I
		ENG202	World Literary Masterpieces II
		ENG211	English Literature I
		ENG213	American Literature I
		ENG214	American Literature II

Secondary Education Major (Required)


		TAL101	Social and Technological Foundations of Education
		TAL103	Psychological Foundations of Education
		TAL204	Meeting the Educational Needs of Diverse Secondary Learners
		TAL304	Content Area Reading and Learning Strategies
		TAL428	ESOL Curriculum and Methods
		TAL506	Issues and Strategies for ESOL (3 credits)
		TAL540	Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School
		TAL541	Instruction in Secondary English
		TAL572	Associate Teach8ing in the Secondary School
		TAL580	Seminar on Teaching

General Education Courses (Required)
		As required by Arts & Sciences. Please click component name (above) to view additional General Education Requirements.


Electives (for state certification) (Required)


		COS211	Public Speaking

Note (Required)
		Students are required to take five (5) writing intensive courses.

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*Program Contact:*
Robin Shane
Director of Student Services
Tel:	305-284-3826
Room:	Merrick Bldg. 312-C
eMail:	rshane314@miami.edu