Faculty advisor: Professor Paula Wolfe, 456A Teacher Education Building, 263-1007, pwolfe@wisc.edu. Students not yet admitted to this program should consult with advising staff at Education Academic Services (EAS), Rust-Schreiner Halls, 115 North Orchard Street, 262-1651.
Complete a minimum of 36 credits. The credits required for program admission must be from the major course work below. At least 15 credits of upper-level major course work (numbered 213-699) must be completed in residence on the UW-Madison campus. Students may also wish to consult with the English undergraduate advisor, 7187 Helen C. White Hall, 608-263-3800.
At least 6 credits of introductory literature must be completed before enrolling in most English major course work. Introductory literature courses from many departments besides English may be selected to meet this requirement—e.g., African Languages and Literature, Comparative Literature, Classics, and Theatre. Since 6 credits of introductory literature are prerequisite to taking English courses in the major, students are advised to consider taking 6 literature credits (or two courses) in one semester. Consult your EAS advisor for help in course planning. A maximum of 6 credits (or two courses) of introductory literature may be applied toward the credits needed for admission eligibility. Courses are Department of English listings unless otherwise indicated.
It is recommended that students select the 4-credit option for one of English 215, 216, or 217.
Note: English 105 and 201 are no longer required, but credits for 201 may be used toward the credits required for admission eligibility.
The English minor may be completed by students in Secondary or Elementary Education licensing programs. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 is required, based on all UW-Madison course work included in the minor. The graduation grade point average may be modified by the last 60 credits rule (see English Education Application and Admission Information for details). Elementary Education students do not need to complete either a methods course or student teaching requirement in the minor.
Secondary Education students wishing to be licensed to teach English must also complete a certification in a major subject area; it is not possible to be licensed only in a minor area. Resources limit the number of students who can be admitted to the English teacher certification program. Thus, students in Secondary Education seeking an English certification minor will be required to compete for admission to the program. Students wishing to complete a minor must discuss this interest with faculty advisors in both subject areas to determine if this licensing combination is possible.
All Secondary students, whether completing their first degree or adding on a teaching minor to a prior certification, should expect to complete a methods course, participate in practicum and student teaching experience, and earn passing scores on a content exam to be recommended for certification. Students wishing to complete a minor must consult with the faculty advisor/program coordinator to discuss its field experience component.
Must complete 24-30 credits to include course work below. Courses are Department of English listings unless otherwise indicated.
Note: Six credits of introductory literature must be completed prior to enrolling in course work required for the English minor. Courses from many departments—e.g., Comparative Literature, Classics, African Languages and Literature, or Theatre—may be selected to meet this requirement. Students are encouraged to explore these options, although introductory English course work may also be used in this capacity.
Note: In some semesters English 309 and Curric 431 are held for Secondary English majors only. Consult advisors in EAS about access to these courses.
Additional credits, if necessary, to reach a minimum of 24 credits. Introductory literature may be used.