The English Major: Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English
The Secondary Teacher Preparation Program (STPP) for English is designed for students who anticipate teaching English in grades 6-8 or 9-12. By completing this program, students can graduate with both a B.A. in English and a teaching credential in the State of California, and can begin teaching immediately upon graduation. In addition to the regular coursework for a B.A. in English, students need to complete coursework through the School of Education.
English Major Requirements:
The English coursework for STPE is the regular coursework required for the B.A. in English. Students should plan to complete all major coursework by the end of fall semester of senior year. Students will work with the STPE Advisor to create a four-year plan that allows them to complete their student teaching requirements in spring of senior year.
School of Education Requirements:
EDTL 500: Language Theory and Pedagogy for Teaching English Learners 3 semester hours
EDTL 501: Policies and Practices for Inclusive Classrooms 2 semester hours
EDTL 502: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education 3 semester hours
EDTL 503: Effective Learning Environments 3 semester hours
EDTL 564: Introductory Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Arts 2 semester hours*
EDTL 565: Advanced Methods for Teaching Secondary English Language Arts 2 semester hours*
EDTL 521: Clinical Supervision 1 – Secondary Student Teachers 1 semester hour
EDTL 525: Clinical Supervision 2 – Undergraduate Secondary Student Teachers 6 semester hours
EDTL 8000: Health Education 1 non-degree unit, fee-based
EDTL 8001: Foundations of Online Teaching 1 non-degree unit, fee-based
School of Education Credential Requirements (Non-Degree Requirements):
Students fulfill the Single Subject student teaching requirement for the preliminary teaching credential by completing 3 semester hours of EDTL 527: Secondary Teaching Seminar – Student Teachers and 6 semester hours of EDTL 525: Clinical Supervision 2 – Undergraduate Secondary Student Teachers, 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 units taken as EDTL 527: Secondary Teaching Seminar – Student Teachers and EDTL 525: Clinical Supervision 2 – Undergraduate Secondary Student Teachers.
Advising:
Students should consult with the Director/Advisor for the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program in 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 2600. 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 in the general information for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation – Secondary Education in our Bulletin.
For questions contact:
Aimee Ross-Kilroy
310-338-3718
aeross@lmu.edu
University Hall 3869