English Language Arts Education — MEd/MS, EdS, PhD
English Language Arts Education — MEd/MS, EdS, PhD
English Language Arts Education — MEd (Alternative Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours 1 | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| CTRD 6000 | Language and Literacy in the Content Areas 2 | 3 |
| Select 9 hours | 6 | |
| Selection and Use of Media for Youth 4 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition for Teachers 4 | ||
| The Reading of Adolescents | ||
| Other advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in English | ||
| Professional Studies: 21 hours | ||
| CTSE 7520 | Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7530 | Organization of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| or CTSE 7510 | Research Studies in Area of Specialization | |
| CTSE 7540 | Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| RSED 6000 | Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 2 | 3 |
| CTSE 6210 | Teacher Inquiry Workshop: Problems and Possibilities 3 | 1 |
| CTSE 7920 | Clinical Residency 3 | 8 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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English Language Arts programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field.
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RSED 6000 must be completed if a survey of special education course was not completed prior to unconditional admission. If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with CTRD 6000 Language and Literacy and the 3-hour course requirement for RSED 6000 will be waived resulting in 18 hours in Professional Studies and 30 total program hours.
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Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Undergraduate courses may be required by your advisory committee for your plan of study. This coursework is in addition to the total graduate program hours noted above and must be completed prior to Clinical Residency.
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Required unless previously completed at the undergraduate level.
English Language Arts Education — MEd (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 9 hours: | 9 | |
| The Reading of Adolescents | ||
| Selection and Use of Media for Youth | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition for Teachers | ||
Advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in English | ||
| Select 3 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in the teaching field (i.e., speech, grammar, reading, rhetoric, composition, theater, broadcasting, journalism) 1 | 3 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | ||
| RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 2 | 3 | |
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Required: 10 hours | ||
| CTSE 7520 | Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7910 | Practicum in Area of Specialization | 1 |
| EDMD 7210 | Integration of Technology Into Curriculum | 3 |
| Select 5 hours from the following: | 5 | |
| Research Studies in Area of Specialization | ||
| Organization of Program in Area of Specialization | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Practicum in Area of Specialization | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Research and Thesis | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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English Language Arts programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field.
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RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
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Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
English Language Arts Education — MS (Non-certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Education - MS (Non-certification) | ||
| CTSE 7000 | Orientation to Teaching and Learning | 1 |
| CTSE 7800 | Capstone in Teaching and Learning | 2 |
| Teaching and Learning: 3 Hours | 3 | |
| Instructional Design and Development (or other advisor- approved instructional design course – 3 hrs) | ||
| Advisor-Approved CTSE (English Language Arts) Courses: 9 Hours | 9 | |
| Advisor-Approved Electives: 15 Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
English Language Arts Education — EdS (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 Hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 9 hours: | 9 | |
| The Reading of Adolescents | ||
| Selection and Use of Media for Youth | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition for Teachers | ||
Advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in English | ||
| Select 3 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in the teaching field (i.e., speech, grammar, reading, rhetoric, composition, theater, broadcasting, or journalism) 1 | 3 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | 3 | |
| RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 2 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Research Studies in Area of Specialization | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization 3 | ||
| Organization of Program in Area of Specialization | ||
| Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization 3 | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Practicum in Area of Specialization 4 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Field Project 4 | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 5 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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English Language Arts programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field.
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RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
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CTSE 7520 required if a graduate level course in curriculum and teaching in English Education not previously completed; CTSE 7540 required if a graduate level course in evaluation of English Education not previously completed.
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To ensure a field experience, CTSE 7910 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; this requirement is in addition to any practicum credit counted for Class A certification. CTSE 8980 is required for those seeking the EdS degree.
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Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
English Language Arts Education — PhD
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Education - PhD | ||
| Required Departmental Courses: 22 Hours | 22 | |
| Research Studies in Area of Specialization | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | ||
| Organization of Program in Area of Specialization | ||
| Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | ||
| Research and Dissertation | ||
| Research: 18 Hours | 18 | |
| Basic Methods in Education Research | ||
| Theory and Methodology of Qualitative Research | ||
| Design and Analysis in Education I | ||
| Other Approved Research Electives | ||
| Department Electives: 6 Hours | 6 | |
| Selection and Use of Media for Youth | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition for Teachers | ||
| Language Study for Teachers | ||
| Teaching Field: 30 Hours | 30 | |
ENGL 6000-8000 (24-30) | ||
COMM 6000-8000 (6) | ||
| Common Areas: 12 Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 88 | |