B.A. with Teacher Certification

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) in English at The University of West Georgia:
Admission Standards, Coursework, and Advising

A. State-Mandated Introductory Courses

There is no minimum required GPA to take these introductory classes. Declare this program of study in the ENGL department.

EDUC 2110 Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education
EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity
EDUC 2130 Teaching & Learning
SPED 3715 The Inclusive Classroom*
MEDT 2401 Introduction to Instructional Technology **

*As of summer 2008, students may take this course before admittance to the TEP.

**Go to this link for information about testing out of or exempting this prerequisite course.

B. Protocol for Admission to the TEP (admission to the program is required before a student can take the Upper-Level Courses listed below)

Completion of core curriculum A through E
Exemption or passing score on the GACE Basic Skills test
Overall minimum GPA of 2.7
Demonstrated writing proficiency or completion of ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or better
Demonstrated oral communication proficiency or completion of COMM 1110 with a grade of C or better.
Satisfactory completion or exemption of the Regents’ examination
Successful completion of all introductory courses: EDUC 2110, 2120, 2130, MEDT 2401 or exemption, and SPED 3715.

C. Upper-Level Coursework: The Professional Sequence

MEDT 3401 Integrating Technology
CEPD 4101 Educational Psychology
ENGL 4238 Methods for Teaching Secondary English*
SEED 4271 Curriculum in Secondary Schools
ENGL 4286 Teaching Internship*

*If you need to register for one or more of these courses, please contact Dr. Angela Insenga, coordinator of English Education, at 678-839-4864. Students must fill out all required forms before registration restrictions will be removed.

D. Advising and Programmatic Information:

-- All advising for BATC students will occur in the English Department. Please contact your assigned ENGL advisor to discuss your course of study two to three weeks before Early Registration.
--Applications for graduation can be made at the Registrar’s office at the beginning of the semester prior to the internship semester.
--English advisors are assigned by Jonette Larrew: 678-839-6512
--For any ENGL ED program questions, please contact Dr. Angela Insenga, Coordinator of English Education: 678-839-4864.