For Academic Program: BA English
About
With the preeminent position of English as a global language, numerous international opportunities exist for teachers with a practical understanding of linguistics, intercultural communication, and theories of second language acquisition. The teaching of English also provides an unparalleled platform for ministry, especially in contexts where formal missionary opportunities are limited or unavailable.
Since TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an emphasis within the English major, students will also be equipped for a number of other careers that require the ability to think analytically and creatively and communicate effectively. With its emphasis on cross-cultural communication, the TESOL emphasis serves as an excellent starting point for students aiming at careers in areas such as international business, non-profit and development, human resources, civil service, international and immigration law.
Emphasis Requirements
REQUIRED CORE AND COGNATE COURSES (29 Total Credits) - Complete B.A. English Core and Cognate requirements.
- Minimum 29 credits
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 6 credit(s):
REQUIRED COGNATES (3 Total Credits) GENERAL EDUCATION (39 - 42 Total Credits) - Complete at least 39-42 credits in this area
- General Education requirements
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (17 - 14 Total Credits) - Complete at least 17-14 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 124
Sample Sequence Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Language Cognate - see catalog for requirement options;
may be waived with proficiency
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Language Cognate - see catalog for requirement options;
may be waived with proficiency
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Required minor courses
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
- Select 5 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Required minor courses
WINTER - Course(s): ENGL461 - Senior Research Project I: Methods (1)
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Required minor courses
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s): ELIT430 - Young Adult Literature (2)
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Required minor courses
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division required minor courses
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 0 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-4) Religion elective, upper-division
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division required minor courses
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses