Apr 19, 2025

DRAFT 2025-2026 Academic Catalog

English, Preparation for Teaching (Single Subject), BA

The following course work satisfies San José State University’s requirements for a BA in English. The BA- English Preparation for Teaching, offered by the Department of English and Comparative Literature , is approved as subject matter preparation for a single subject credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Individuals who do not wish to complete one of the degree programs, or individuals seeking a single subject credential in subject areas not listed must pass all portions of the appropriate Commission-approved subject matter examination(s).

Minimum grade point average (GPA) and completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See “How to Become a Teacher “ for information on application and admission to credential programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

1. Complete the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Students must satisfy the specific degree requirements for their undergraduate major and fulfill the following University degree requirements:

Academic (program total units with an average 2.0 GPA - “C” or better)
General Education (GE) (34 Lower Division + 9 Upper Division)
American Institutions (AI) (0-6 units) (may be satisfied in GE Areas 3A, 3B, 4, UD 3, or UD 4)
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) 3 units (see Writing in the Disciplines)
Physical Education (PE) (0-2 units)
Units in Residence (30 units, including 24 upper division and 12 in major)
Upper Division Units (40 units, including 12 upper div in major for BA, 18 upper div in major for BS)
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Summary of Degree Units

Core Lower Division General Education: 19 (9 units may be satisfied by major coursework)

American Institutions/ US123 Requirements: 6 (Note: may be satisfied by GE coursework)

Upper Division General Education: 3 (6 units may be satisfied by major coursework)

Physical Education: 2

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR): 0 (3 units may be satisfied by ENGL 100W)

Lower Division Humanities & the Arts College Requirement: 3

Upper Division Humanities & the Arts College Requirement: 2-4

Major Preparation: 6-16

Major Requirements: 47-49

University Electives or Minor: 18-32

Total: 120

2. Lower Division College of Humanities & the Arts Requirement (3 units):

3. Upper Division College of Humanities & the Arts Requirement (2-4 units):

Complete a course offered by the College of Humanities & the Arts in a discipline other than your major.

4. Major Preparation (6-16 units)

One year of foreign language study at the college level or equivalency through examination 0-10 unit(s)

ENGL 2 - Critical Thinking and Writing 3 unit(s) (GE Area 1B / Formerly Area A3)

Complete one course (3 units):

ENGL 1A - First Year Writing 3 unit(s) (GE Area 1A / Formerly Area A2)
ENGL 1AS - First-Year Writing: Stretch English II 3 unit(s) (GE Area 1A / Formerly Area A2)

5. Major Requirements (47-49 units)

Core Courses (24-25 units)

ENGL 50 - Beginnings to the American Experiment 3 unit(s)
ENGL 60 - Literatures of the Atlantic World, 1680‐1860 4 unit(s)
ENGL 70 - Emerging Modernisms and Beyond 3 unit(s)
ENGL 100W - Writing Workshop 4 unit(s) (WID)

Literature for Global Understanding (3 units)

Complete one course:

ENGL 117B - Global Film, Literature, and Cultures 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 3 / Formerly Area V)
ENGL 122 - Topics in Comparative World Literature 4 unit(s)
ENGL 123A - Literatures of the Americas 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 3 / Formerly Area V)
ENGL 123B - Literatures of Africa 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 3 / Formerly Area V)
ENGL 123C - Literatures of the Pacific 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 3 / Formerly Area V)
ENGL 123D - Literatures of Asia 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 3 / Formerly Area V)

Shakespeare (4 units)

ENGL 145 - Shakespeare and Performance 4 unit(s)

American Literature & Ethnicity (3-4 units)