Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Arts with a Subject Major in Literature
- Bachelor of Science in Education with a Subject Endorsement in English (7-12)
- Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Language Arts (7-12)
- Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle Grades content area of specialization in Language Arts (4-9)
General Studies
The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference.
The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with a Subject Major in Literature
A student must complete the following program in addition to General Studies requirements and a major or minor in another area. Students pursuing this major must complete ENG 233 as the General Studies Fine Arts requirement.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 335 | History of American Literature (a) & (b) | 6 |
| ENG 338 | History of English Literature (a) & (b) | 6 |
| ENG 339 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 431 | Topics in English (taken twice with a different emphasis) | 6 |
| ENG 432 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 435 ENG 436* |
Native American Literature or World Literature* |
3 |
| ENG 439 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 440 | Theory & Practice of Literary Criticism | 3 |
| ENG 441 | English & American Novels | 3 |
| Total hours | 36 | |
| *ENG 436 cannot be used to meet the General Studies Global and Social Awareness program requirement. | ||
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Subject Endorsement in English (7-12)
A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education requirements. Students pursuing this major must complete ENG 233 as the General Studies Fine Arts requirement. Students seeking the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education in any of the three English education programs must both hold a 3.0 G.P.A. in their English courses and receive a grade of "C" or above in all English classes.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 238 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| ENG 240 | Advanced Grammar & Composition | 3 |
| ENG 331 | Theory & Practice of Writing | 3 |
| ENG 335 | History of American Literature (a) & (b) | 6 |
| ENG 338 | History of English Literature (a) & (b) | 6 |
| ENG 432 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 435 ENG 436 |
Native American Literature or World Literature |
3 |
| ENG 438 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| ENG 440 | Theory & Practice of Literary Criticism | 3 |
| ENG 441 | English & American Novels | 3 |
| Total hours | 36 | |
| ENG 240 and ENG 436 cannot be used to meet the General Studies Composition and Global and Social Awareness
program requirements. Teacher candidates are encouraged to take ENG 339, Creative Writing, in addition to the above requirements. |
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The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsment in Language Arts (7-12)
A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education requirements. Students pursuing this major must complete ENG 233 as the General Studies Fine Arts requirement. Students seeking the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education in any of the three English education programs must both hold a 3.0 G.P.A. in their English courses and receive a grade of "C" or above in all English classes.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 144 | Oral Interpret & Perform Studies | 3 |
| C A 130 C A 346 |
Interpersonal Communication or Intercultural Communications |
3 |
| C A 231 C A 233 |
Introduction to Desktop Publishing or Multimedia & Presentational Speaking |
3 |
| C A 238 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| C A 333 | News Journalism | 3 |
| C A 334 | Theories & Practice of Persuasion | 3 |
| C A 434 | Editing & Design | 3 |
| ENG 240 | Advanced Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 331 | Theory and Practice of Writing | 3 |
| ENG 335 | History of American Literature (a) & (b) | 6 |
| ENG 338 | History of English Literature (a) & (b) | 6 |
| ENG 339 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 432 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 435 ENG 436 |
Native American Literature or World Literature |
3 |
| ENG 438 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| ENG 440 | Theory & Practice of Literary Criticism | 3 |
| ENG 441 | English & American Novels | 3 |
| READ 430 | Reading in the Middle/Sec Sch | 3 |
| TH 134 | Principles of Acting | 3 |
| TH 159 & TH 159L |
Technical Theatre and Lab | 3 |
| TH 237 | Beginning Directing | 3 |
| Total hours | 69 | |
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle Grades Content Area of Specialization in Language Arts (Grades 4-9)
A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education Middle Grades requirements and one other Content Area of Specialization for Middle Grades. Students pursuing this major must complete ENG 233 as the General Studies Fine Arts requirement. Students seeking the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education in any of the three English education programs must both hold a 3.0 G.P.A. in their English courses and receive a grade of "C" or above in all English classes.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 240 | Advanced Grammar & Composition | 3 |
| ENG 331 | Theory & Practice of Writing | 3 |
| ENG 335 | History of American Literature (a) or (b) | 3 |
| ENG 338 | History of English Literature (a) or (b) | 3 |
| ENG 432 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 438 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| Total hours | 18 | |
| Teacher candidates are encouraged to take ENG 339, Creative Writing, in addition to the above requirements. | ||
Minors in English
English: A student must complete the following program in addition to a major in another area and the General Studies requirements.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 333 ENG 240 ENG 337 ENG 339 |
News Journalism or Adv. Grammar & Composition or Technical Writing II or Creative Writing |
3 |
| ENG 335 | History of American Literature (a) & (b) | 6 |
| ENG 338 | History of English Literature (a) & (b) | 6 |
| ENG 435 ENG 436 |
Native American Literature or World Literature |
3 |
| ENG 440 | Theory & Practice of Literary Criticism | 3 |
| Total hours | 21 | |
English (K-8): A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education, Elementary Education requirements.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| ENG 240 | Advanced Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 331 | Theory & Practice of Writing | 3 |
| ENG 335 | History of American Literature (a) or (b) | 3 |
| ENG 339 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 435 | Native American Literature | 3 |
| HUM 432 | World Mythology | 3 |
| Total hours | 21 | |
Minor in Humanities
The student must complete the following program in addition to a major and the General Studies requirements.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 331 | Popular Culture | 3 |
| HUM 333 | Exploration in the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 334 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM 334L | Introduction to Film Screening Lab | 1 |
| HUM 335 | Comparative Religion | 3 |
| HUM 432 | World Mythology | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 |
| Total hours | 19 | |