Syracuse University

Syracuse University ENGLISH EDUCATION Information for Undergraduates

The undergraduate program in English Education is offered dually by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education. The English Education major cannot be completed without this dual enrollment. In addition, students formally declare a major in English and Textual Studies (ETS), which would also be listed on the transcript. Students earn one diploma granted by both colleges.

ADMISSIONS: Undergraduate students are admitted to the English Education program one of three ways:  as a freshman, applying through the Office of Admissions.  as a transfer from another institution, applying through the Office of Admissions. as an intra-university transfer (IUT) from another SU college. Students who are already in the College of Arts and Sciences apply for IUT through the School of Education Academic Services Office, 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 230. Students who are entering from another SU college would apply to both colleges, but obtain approval from the College of Arts and Sciences first.

The admissions process should be completed as early as possible, to achieve ideal course sequencing and completion of the program within four years. Admission and good standing in the program require a minimum of 2.8 cumulative grade point average, a 3.0 in ETS and writing courses, and 3.0 in required education courses taken to date. Additional requirements for admission to professional semesters are described below.

ADVISING: In addition to their Arts and Sciences advisor, English Education students are advised by either Dr. Kelly Chandler-Olcott, (200 Huntington Hall, 443-5183, [email protected] ) or Dr. Marcelle Haddix, (200 Huntington Hall, 443-7642, [email protected]). The School of Education’s Academic and Student Services Office , 111 Waverly, Suite 230, and the Arts and Sciences Advising and Academic Support Office, 323 Hall of Languages, also assists students, and participates in the monitoring of progress toward meeting general degree requirements. English Education freshmen (or transfers, when new) should meet with Marie Sarno (Program Specialist, Teaching and Leadership Programs, 173 Huntington Hall – 443-2685 for appointment) to complete a plan of their upcoming semesters. During this time, students will be assigned to particular semesters for professional courses.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION: The English Education program currently meets the academic requirements for New York State initial teacher certification to teach English in grades 7-12.

Other requirements for initial certification include: Completion of an application satisfactory to NY State; submission of fees and transcripts; and fingerprints. Passing scores on the edTPA, Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST), Educating All Students Test (EAS), Content Specialty Test (English Language Arts for English Education students) (CST), For more information, go to http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_annProgramUpdate.asp Please note that information about completion of the requirements for edTPA, and the opportunity to meet them will be given to you during your program. Additional requirements for New York State professional certification must be met within five years of the date of the initial certificate. Currently these include:

 an appropriate master's degree defined as one in a new area of certification; or one registered by the state as leading to professional certification in the same content area as the initial certificate; or a masters in any area as long as 12 graduate credits are completed in the content area.  U.S. citizenship or permanent residency;  three years of teaching experience. Unless two years of teaching experience have been completed before the first teaching position in New York, the first year of teaching experience in New York must be an appropriate mentorship.

New York State is part of an interstate certification compact with several other states, a fact that helps graduates of approved New York programs qualify for certification in other states. However, even some of the reciprocal states may have additional test or other requirements that need to be met. Students are advised to contact their states of interest as early as possible to find out about requirements, and keep abreast of changes, so that differing requirements can be met in a timely manner. Links to various state’s websites are available at http://education.uky.edu/AcadServ/content/50-states-certification-requirements (courtesy of the University of Kentucky. But, don’t read the rest of their certification information, as it doesn’t apply to you!)

Additional information about the New York State tests:  The written tests are offered only a few times per year. Advanced registration (several weeks) is required.  Registration booklets are available in 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 230. Fees are charged. Information can also be found at http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/  The web site gives information about preparation materials.  LAST may be taken as early as the latter part of the sophomore year. We recommend it be taken no later than the junior year.  The other tests may be best taken in the senior year, or when most of the professional education study is complete; students should discuss this with advisors. It is not necessarily advisable to wait until the last available test before the application for certification.

Additional information about applying for certification:  Applications (with instructions) are available from 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 230, to be picked up just before graduation.  Successful completion of this program qualifies a student for institutional recommendation for English 7-12 certification. An institutional recommendation application form is used, and submitted through Academic Services, 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 230, at the time of the graduation date.  Fees are charged.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS General Requirements: Note: Monitoring of completion of degree requirements is a joint effort of the students, the English Education advisor, the Arts and Sciences Advising and Academic Support Office, and the School of Education Academic and Student Services Office. Students may need to consult more than one advising source for information. 1. completion of at least 126 credits.

2. completion of a minimum of 90 arts and sciences credits. Note: Professional education are considered non-Arts and Sciences, except for EDU 310, which counts as Arts and Sciences credit. Also, all CRS course options are considered non-Arts and Sciences.

3. completion of the College of Arts and Sciences liberal arts core, keeping in mind that some courses may meet more than one requirement at the same time. For example, an appropriate 100 level ETS course, ETS 242, and ETS 305 will meet both ETS major requirements and humanities group requirements. At the same time, depending on the course chosen, your 100 level ETS course might also meet a writing intensive requirement. Achieving overlap may be important to keeping program credits reasonable or freeing up room for program courses and arts and sciences electives.

English Education majors must include certain courses not required of non-education students, either within the liberal arts core or liberal arts electives. These are: Humanities group: In addition to using three ETS courses as part of this group, the fourth course should bean HOA or HOM course, or an AAS course on art or music. .  Social Science group: one HST course must be taken.  Social Science group: one course that is not HST or PSY must be taken. Mathematics: Students who are completing skills in foreign language for the liberal arts core must also complete one mathematics course numbered 117 or above.  Foreign Language: See No. 7 below.

4. completion of an English and Textual Studies major. In addition to meeting requirements for this 30 credit major that all majors in ETS must complete, English Education students must include ETS 325 (currently offered fall only); a Shakespeare course at either the 100- or 300-level; WRT 301, 303, 307 or 428; and at least one course that is considered multicultural. Multicultural in this case is defined as nonwestern, representative of minorities in American schools. A list of approved courses is distributed by email during each registration period.

5. completion of one appropriate communication and rhetorical studies course, from CRS 225 (Public Advocacy), CRS 325 (Presentational Speaking); CRS 331 (Interpersonal Communication); and CRS 333 (Small Group Communication).

6. completion of a minimum of 36 English and writing credits. This is typically fulfilled by the 30 credit ETS major as mentioned in number 4 (above), including 24 upper division credits, and WRT 105 and 205 (or their equivalents). Other courses are occasionally included. Because a certain amount of content must be completed before the Candidacy and Standard Student Teaching semesters (see below), content must be begun early in the programs, with the majority taken by the end of the junior year. This may mean careful planning, and the delay of some Liberal Arts Core requirements or electives.

7. completion of one college course in a language other than English (including American Sign Language), or equivalent,. by appropriate testing of those with previous competency; or by completion of high school study through level three. (This equivalency applies to the School of Education language requirement only; additional language credits must be taken by those who choose to complete the foreign language skill requirement for the Liberal Arts Core.) 8. participation in the Academy of English Educators and development of an acceptable professional portfolio. Information about the Academy and portfolio is available from the undergraduate English Education advisor.

9. completion of the professional education sequence listed on the following pages.

Study Abroad Because electives in the English Education program are limited, planning ahead for possible study abroad is important. Please note that study abroad in the spring of the junior year or fall of the senior year is not possible because of professional semesters requiring you to be in Syracuse. Professional Education requirements:

1. EDU 204 Principles of Learning in Inclusive Classrooms 4 Ideally, should be taken first. May be taken as early as the second semester Freshman year. Offered both semesters. 2.5 – 3 hours of field experience per week for 10 weeks (total of at least 25 hours) is required.

2. EDU 304 Study of Teaching 4 May be taken as early as the first semester sophomore year. Should be taken after EDU 204, if possible. Offered both semesters. 2.5 – 3 hours of field experience per week for 10 weeks (total of at least 25 hours) is required.

3. EDU 310 American School 3 May be taken as early as the sophomore year. Does not need to be taken before student teaching. Offered both semesters.

4. SED 340 Participation in the Professional Development School/English 0 Begins no later than the first semester after taking EDU 204; may begin earlier. Participation in the Academy of English Educators, and registration for 0 credits each semester is required. General written information about the Academy of Educators and additional details about the Academy of English Educators and portfolios are available from the English Education advisor.

5. RED 326 Literacy Across the Curriculum. 4 Will be taken in the sophomore year or first semester junior year (after EDU 204 or 304). Includes at least 25 hours of literacy tutoring.

6. A workshop on identifying and reporting child abuse; drugs, alcohol and tobacco; violence prevention; fire safety; and other issues teachers may face, and training related to the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Details of this are in transition. However, this requirement must be completed before the first student teaching semester.

6. Candidacy semester (spring only): SED 413 Methods and Curriculum in Teaching/English 3 SPE 412 Adapting Instruction for Diverse Student Needs 3 EDU 508 Student Teaching/English/Candidacy (graded P/F) 3

Prerequisites to the Candidacy semester include: a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA, and 3.0 in both required education and English courses; completion of a minimum of 21 English/writing credits; completion of the EDU 204, 304, RED 326, and WRT 205; and successful review of all appropriate student assessment proficiencies (see other documents for details.

The nine credits listed must be taken as a block, and students must be available M-F morning for some classes and student teaching. During the Candidacy semester, students will also be expected to student teach full time during the Syracuse University Spring Break. An application for student teaching must be completed no later than the previous May 1st (available from the English Education advisor, and to be turned in at 172 Huntington Hall). The student teaching placement will be at either the 7-9 or the 10-12 level. Students should request the level of least interest, and request the other level for the longer, fall Standard student teaching semester. Although there is no guarantee, preferences for level will be considered.

Student teaching begins with a few early visits to the placement, followed by an approximately six-week, every-morning experience. Other Candidacy semester morning courses do not meet regularly during this six-week period so that the early morning time can be used for student teaching. For some students, this experience may start before 8:30 a.m. and, depending on both the school's and the student's schedule, transportation, etc., could end at various times.

Students who successfully complete the candidacy student teaching experience earn a "V" (variable length course in progress) grade until after successful completion of the Standard student teaching semester (fall). One student teaching experience must be within grades 7-9, and one within grades 10-12. One must be in a high needs setting.

8. Standard student teaching semester (fall only): SED 415 Teacher Development/English 3 EDU 508 Student Teaching/English/Standard (EDU 508 is graded pass/fail.) 9

Prerequisites includesuccessful completion of the Candidacy semester, 3.0 cumulative average and 3.0 minimum averages in both English content and education courses; a minimum of 27 credits in English and writing; successful review of all appropriate student assessment proficiencies.

Ideally, students should plan to take only the above 12 credits in this semester, to be able to give full attention to student teaching. Those who cannot do this should plan to take no more than 15 credits in this semester, remembering that courses other than those above must meet after public school hours (4:00 p.m. or later), and must not conflict with SED 415.

The student teaching placement is for the full school day, for a minimum of 10-11 weeks. Students should plan to follow the teacher (not student) schedule for arrival and departure.