English Education (MEd)

This program is designed for students interested in obtaining New Hampshire Teacher Certification in English (grades 5–12). Graduates will be endorsed for certification in New Hampshire and fully qualified to teach English and language arts in grades 5–12. The program is designed to meet all New Hampshire and NCTE standards for the preparation of teachers of English and language arts as well as providing a background in the subject areas of literature, writing, and language at the graduate level.

Required college-level coursework or equivalent competencies (audit, portfolio, or exam): analyzing and interpreting literature and literary criticism; creative and non-fiction writing above composition level; study of language; study of grammar; completion of four upper-level literature courses; sign language, journalism, communications, or media; and completion of six credits in American literature, British literature, or humanities.

Requirements for certification may change, subject to changes made by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE). Teacher candidates can find the latest NHDOE standards at education.nh.gov/index.htm.

Required Concentrations in this Major

Complete one concentration

English Education, 5–12 Certification (MEd)

Curriculum Requirements

Course Title Credits
Master's Core Component
ED 5000Social Behavior in a Diverse Society3
ED 5010Philosophy, Ethics & Education3
EN 5000Teacher Action Research3
Learning Theory Component (if not met in undergraduate work)
ED 5060Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development3
ED 5270Foundations of Teaching3
SE 5400Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies3
English Methods Component
EN 5645Teaching Writing: Knowledge & Experience3
EN 5875Teaching Literature: Knowledge & Experience3
Literature/Writing courses approved by advisor6
EN 5316Teaching Writing: Practicum1-3
or EN 5317 Teaching Writing: Practice
EN 5556Teaching Literature: Practicum1-3
or EN 5557 Teaching Literature: Practice
Capstone Experience
EN 5900English Education Teaching Internship 16-9
Total Credits38-45
1

Passing PRAXIS II scores required before starting field experience

English Education, 5–12 Certification Only

Curriculum Requirements

Course Title Credits
Learning Theory Component (if not met in undergraduate work)
ED 5060Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development3
ED 5270Foundations of Teaching3
SE 5400Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies3
English Methods Component
EN 5557Teaching Literature: Practice3
EN 5317Teaching Writing: Practice3
EN 5645Teaching Writing: Knowledge & Experience3
EN 5875Teaching Literature: Knowledge & Experience3
English Component (Literature/Writing Courses)
Complete six credits of electives appropriate for your program of study and approved by advisor6
Capstone Experience
EN 5900English Education Teaching Internship 16-9
Total Credits33-36
1

Passing PRAXIS II scores required before starting field experience

• Understand the cognitive processes and social factors that contribute to language development;
• Support adolescent readers' development of skills and knowledge related to word recognition, vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and reading comprehension;
• Support adolescent writers' development of skills and knowledge related to writing clear sentences, compelling narratives, creative poems, and coherent essays;
• Ask incisive questions that spark students' intellectual curiosity;
• Orchestrate lively, respectful class discussions that explore stories and poetry and relate literature to students' own lives;
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

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