English, BA, TESOL Concentration (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested four-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Term One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
LA 1020 - First-Year Seminar: College of Liberal Arts Credit Hour(s): 3
Beginning Language Course (1010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete ENG 1100 with C or better

Term Two

CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Beginning Language Course (1020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Three

ENG Survey - Choose from area A, B, or C** Credit Hour(s): 3
Language 2010 - Intermediate Language I Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Credit Hour(s): 4

** Group A (British) ENG 3210-3230; B (American) ENG 3310-3320; C (Non-national) ENG 3200-3440. Student must take one survey each from two areas.

Total: 16 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete one MTH course; For Lit Survey complete one course in any area (A, B, or C).

Term Four

ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3060 - Introduction to Literary Study Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG Survey - Choose from area A, B, or C** Credit Hour(s): 3
Language 2010 - Intermediate Language I Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
** Group A (British) ENG 3210-3230; B (American) ENG 3310-3320; C (Non-national) ENG 3200-3440. Student must taken one survey each from two areas.

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete ENG 2100 with C or better; Complete ENG 3060 with C or better. For Lit Survey choose different area (A, B, or C). Complete one language course.

Term Five

English Upper-Level Elective ENG 3010-4990 Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 4710 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 4730 - TESOL Theory and Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
CoLA Methods - See degree audit for choices Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete ENG 3050

Term Six

PHL 3000 - Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete 20 upper-level credits. Meet with an advisor NOW to set up TESOL internship for next year.

Term Seven

ENG 4740 - TESOL Methods, Materials, and Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
Lit Studies Course: Choose one from ENG 4200-4470 Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 4720 History of the English Language or ENG 4770 ESL in the Pre-K-12 Classroom or ENG 4780 Studies in TESOL Education Credit Hour(s): 3
GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 4
GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Eight

ENG 4940 - TESOL Internship Credit Hour(s): 3 to 12
Lit Studies course ENG 4200-4470 Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 4750 - TESOL Grammar Credit Hour(s): 3
GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Note(s):

*Ask department about our 4+1 BA.MA in TESOL