Earn a BA in English, with Secondary ELA Licensure at USCB
The BA in English, with Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) Licensure prepares students for secondary education licensure and careers in teaching. This is a 4-year
degree program consisting of 123 credits. The main objective of the program is to
produce knowledgeable, qualified and professional secondary teachers in English Language
Arts. It will produce teacher candidates who…
- demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes literature and multimedia texts as well as knowledge of the nature of adolescents as readers,
- demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes language and writing as well as knowledge of adolescents as language users,
- plan instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature to promote learning for all students,
- plan instruction and design assessments for composing texts (i.e., oral, written and visual) to promote learning for all students,
- plan, implement, assess and reflect on research-based instruction that increases motivation and active student engagement, builds sustained learning of English language arts and responds to diverse students’ context-based needs,
- demonstrate knowledge of how theories and research about social justice, diversity, equity, student identities and schools as institutions can enhance students’ opportunities to learn in English Language Arts,
- are prepared to interact knowledgeably with students, families and colleagues based
on social needs and institutional roles, engage in leadership and/or collaborative
roles in English Language Arts professional learning communities and actively develop
as professional educators.
Contact Us
Sam Morris, PhD
Assistant Professor of English
Library Room 252
One University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
Office: 843-208-8191
