Subject Matter Program (English)
Degree Roadmaps (2YR) (4YR)
Units required for Major: 47
Total units required for BA: 120
Program Description
The English Single Subject Matter Program is a version of the major designed for students planning to teach English at the secondary school level.
General Requirements
Both new and continuing students in this major must establish a file with the English Education Advisor and to see the advisor at least once per semester to keep their file current.
Students must achieve a grade of "B-" or better in the following courses:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 16 | Structure Of English | 3 |
| or ENGL 110J | Traditional Grammar and Standard Usage | |
| or ENGL 110Q | English Grammar for ESL Teachers | |
| ENGL 110A | Linguistics and the English Language | 3 |
| ENGL 110P | Second Language Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| ENGL 125A | Literature and Film for Adolescents | 4 |
| ENGL 125B | Writing and the Young Writer | 4 |
Minimum Grade Requirement
Students must achieve a grade of "C" or better in all other courses for the program.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (43 Units) | ||
| ENGL 40B | Introduction to British Literature II 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 50A | Introduction to American Literature I 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 50B | Introduction to American Literature II 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 65 | Introduction to World Literatures in English 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 110A | Linguistics and the English Language 2 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Structure Of English 2 | ||
| Traditional Grammar and Standard Usage 2 | ||
| English Grammar for ESL Teachers 2 | ||
| ENGL 110P | Second Language Learning and Teaching 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 120A | Advanced Composition | 4 |
| ENGL 125B | Writing and the Young Writer 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 125A | Literature and Film for Adolescents 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 145B | Shakespeare - Early Plays, 1592-1600 | 4 |
| or ENGL 145C | Shakespeare - Later Plays, 1600-1612 | |
| ENGL 198T | Senior Seminar In English | 4 |
| ENGL 198X | Senior Portfolio | 2 |
| Elective Units (4 Units) | ||
| English Elective: students must use these unit to meet their Writing Intensive requirement by choosing a course in the English Department. 3 | 4 | |
| Total Units | 47 | |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
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Minimum grade of "B-" required
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Students must meet the Writing Intensive requirement with a course in the major only.
Notes:
- Students declared in the English (Pre-Credential) major must make an advising appointment with the English Education Coordinator as soon as possible.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (13 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science | 3 | |
| B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) | 1 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts | 3 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (6 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities 2 | 0 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course 2 | 0 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (12 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 43 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (6 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) 2 | 0 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (9 Units) | ||
| English Composition II 3 | 0 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 4 | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies Graduation Requirement.
Note: For a list of ENGL Writing Intensive courses, see the General Education page.
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Required in Major; also satisfies Graduation Requirement.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html