The B.A. in English Teaching leads to teacher certification in English Language Arts for grades 6-12 in the state of Idaho. It is possible to obtain teacher license reciprocity if you plan to move outside of Idaho after graduation.
The English Teaching program is a partnership between the English department and the College of Education. As an English major, you will take courses in linguistics, literature, and writing, as well as English teaching methods. You will also spend time taking courses in the College of Education and engaging in fieldwork in English Language Arts classrooms, which is coordinated by the division of Teacher Education.
The English Teaching program consists of three semesters:
- Block 1: early field placement
- Block 2: internship
- Block 3: student teaching
The B.A. in English Teaching includes the coursework and fieldwork listed below. Additionally, you must pass the Praxis II: English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (test# 5038) before the student teaching semester.
Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching Plan of Study
First Year Fall Semester
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| FW: ENGL 101 & ENGL 198 | 4 Credits |
| FA: Foundation of Art | 3 Credits |
| UF 100 | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 Credits |
| FM: Foundations of Math | 3 Credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 Total Credits |
First Year Spring Semester
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| FW: ENGL 102 | 3 Credits |
| FH: Foundations in Humanities | 3 Credits |
| FS: ED-CIFS 201 | 3 Credits |
| FN: Foundations of Science with a Lab | 4 Credits |
| FC: COMM 101 | 3 Credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 Total Credits |
Second Year Fall Semester
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| FN: Foundations of Science (No Lab) | 3 Credits |
| UF 200 | 3 Credits |
| FS: Foundations of Social Science | 3 Credits |
| Writing 200+ | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 275 | 3 Credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 Total Semester Credits |
Second Year Spring Semester
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL American Lit Elective 300-400 Level | 3 Credits |
| LING 305 | 3 Credits |
| ED-Tech 202 | 3 Credits |
| Writing 200+ | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 301 (Spring Only) | 3 Credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 Total Semester Credits |
Third Year Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| LING: 307, 310, 327, 427 (choose one) | 3 Credits |
| ENGL British Lit Elective 300-400 Level | 3 Credits |
| ENGL Global/Multicultural Lit 300-400 Level | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 380 Reading (Fall Only) | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 Credits |
| Total semester credits | 15 Total Semester Credits |
Third Year Spring Semester
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ED-CIFS 301 (100 Field Hours) | 2 Credits |
| ED-CIFS 302 | 4 Credits |
| ED-ESP 350 | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 402 (Spring Only) | 3 Credits |
| ENGL or LING Elective 300 – 400 Level | 3 Credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 Total Semester Credits |
Fourth Year Fall Semester
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 480 (Fall Only) | 3 Credits |
| ED-CIFS 401 | 3 Credits |
| ED-LLC 444 | 3 Credits |
| ENGL or LING Elective 300-400 Level | 3 Credits |
| Elective, if needed, to equal 120 Credits | 3 Credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 Total Semester Credits |
Fourth Year Spring Semester
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| FF: ENGL 495 (Spring Only) | 1 Credit |
| ED-CIFS 484 Jr High/ 485 High School | 14 Credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 Total Semester Credits |
Student Teaching
During student teaching, you will gradually take over all responsibilities for classroom instruction. You will document some results of your teaching and your reflections about your teaching in a portfolio of work samples. In the end, the cooperating teacher writes a letter of evaluation that becomes the centerpiece of your job application file.
Earning a 6-12 Teaching Certificate in English
Boise State’s Secondary Education program offers a series of courses taken alongside your degree to earn a grades 6-12 teaching certificate in the state of Idaho with an endorsement in English. Learn more at the Secondary Education website.