English Education
License: Language Arts and Blended and Online Teaching1
Grade Levels 5-12
REPA 3
Please visit the Purdue University 2024-2025 Catalog for additional program information
Total Credit Hours – 120
Content
Required Courses (15 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 20500 – Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 22700 – Elements of Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGL 30100 – Ways of Reading | 3 |
| ENGL 39200 – Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 41900 – Multimedia Writing | 3 |
Multiethnic Studies (3 credits)
Choose (1) one; cannot double count with Literary Traditions selectives
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 25700 – Literature of Black America | 3 |
| ENGL 35200 – Native American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 35400 – Asian American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 35800 – Black Drama | 3 |
| ENGL 35900 – Black Women Writers | 3 |
| ENGL 36600 – Postcolonial Literatures | 3 |
Literary Traditions (6 credits)
Choose one from List A and one from List B; cannot double count with Multiethnic Studies selectives. Shakespeare (either ENGL 26700 or ENGL 44200) is strongly encouraged, especially for students planning to teach high school.
| Literary Traditions – List A (satisfies HUM for core) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 23000 – Great Narrative Works | 3 |
| ENGL 24000 – British Literature Before 1789 | 3 |
| ENGL 24100 – British Literature After 1789 | 3 |
| ENGL 26400 – The Bible as Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 26600 – World Literature: From the Beginnings to 1700 A.D. | 3 |
| ENGL 26700 – World Literature: From 1700 A.D. to the Present | 3 |
| ENGL 27600 – Shakespeare on Film | 3 |
| ENGL 35000 – American Literature Before 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 35100 – American Literature After 1865 | 3 |
| Literary Traditions – List B | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 24900 – Great British Books | 3 |
| ENGL 25700 – Literature of Black America | 3 |
| ENGL 35200 – Native American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 35400 – Asian American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 36600 – Postcolonial Literatures | 3 |
| ENGL 44200 – Shakespeare | 3 |
| Any additional course from List A | 3 |
Language and Writing Selectives (6 credits)
Choose (2) two from the options below:
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 22800 – Language and Social Identity | 3 |
| ENGL 30400 – Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 32700 – English Language I: History and Development | 3 |
| ENGL 32800 – English Language II: Structure and Meaning | 3 |
| ENGL 42000 – Business Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 42100 – Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 47000 – Advanced Topics in Rhetorical Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 39000 – Practicum in Tutoring Writing AND | 2 |
| ENGL 58900 – Directed Writing | 1 |
Professional Education
2.50/4.00 Overall GPA is required for the Teacher Education Program, with all Professional Education (including any Professional Education elective), and required Learner Specialty Pathway course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete).
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts* | 1 |
| EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career | 2 |
| EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing | 1 |
| EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education* | 2 |
| EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators* | 1 |
| EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language | 2 |
| EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation * | 1 |
| EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation* | 2 |
| EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents | 1 |
| EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction* | 1 |
| EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment* | 1 |
| EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports* | 2 |
| EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments* | 1 |
| EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws* | 1 |
| EDCI 38100 – Teaching for Social Justice: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners² | 3 |
| EDCI 43400 – Literacy Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools² | 2 |
| EDCI 42200 – The Teaching of English in Secondary Schools** | 3 |
| ENGL 39100 – Composition for English Teachers² | 3 |
| ENGL 49200 – Literature in the Secondary Schools² | 3 |
Student Teaching (Capstone)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching | 12 |
Required Learner Specialty Concentration
Learner Specialty Concentration/Pathway requirements vary by program.
Choose one of the following Learner Specialty Concentrations below. Completion of the High Ability or English Language Learners Concentrations may lead to additional licensure. English Education students are encouraged to complete the ELL Concentration.
English Language Learners (Licensure Eligible)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education | 3 |
| EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education | 3 |
| EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners | 3 |
High Ability (Licensure Eligible)
High Ability courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 49500 – Practicum in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education | 3 |
| EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students | 3 |
Special Education (Non-Licensure)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines | 3 |
| EDPS 41700 – Special Education Knowledge and Skills for General Educators | 3 |
| EDPS 45901 – Assistive Technology | 1 |
Applied Behavior Analysis (Non-Licensure)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Course Requirements and Notes
Courses cannot double count between Multiethnic Studies and Literary Traditions requirements.
*Professional Education Foundation Course with a linked Foundations Portfolio Common Assessment; course completion required for successful progression through Milestone C.
**Professional Education Restricted Methods Course; students must successfully progress through Milestone A to enroll in any Professional Education Restricted Methods Course.
²English Education methods course.
Licensure Information
All Purdue University Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Arts degree, and Indiana Department of Education requirements must be met for recommendation for Indiana licensure.
After all requirements are met, Purdue graduates will be considered eligible to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for licensure under REPA 3 in:
Language Arts (5-12)
Blended and Online Teaching¹ (5-12)
Optional: High Ability (P-12) or Teachers of English Learners (P-12) if all chosen Learner Specialty Pathway requirements are complete
Visit the Indiana Department of Education website for more information about what courses can be taught once licensed in this area.
For additional information regarding Teacher Education guidelines, please reference:
2024-2025 Teacher Education Program (TEP) Requirements and Milestones
2024-2025 English Education Program Checklist
¹The Blended and Online Teaching License requirements are embedded into coursework for all Teacher Education Undergraduate majors.