Teacher Leadership Track (39 hours)
This option is designed for students already holding North Carolina "A" Licensure for secondary teaching in English. It requires 39 hours of course work including a directed research project. There is no thesis or foreign language requirement. Prerequisite is a B.A. in English from a certified college or equivalent course work and initial licensure for secondary English, the equivalent of North Carolina "A" Licensure. Applicants for this track must include proof of initial licensure.
A.
Core Courses (9 hours):
CUI 545 - Diverse Learners (3)
CUI 669 - Education Implications of Learning and Development Theory (3)
ENG 670 - Directed Master's Research (3)
B. Pedagogical Expertise (21 hours):
ENG 513 - History of the English Language (3)
or ENG 660 - Modern Language Theory (3)
ENG 522 - Teaching Composition: Theory and Applications
(3)
3 courses in literature (9)
Electives (6)
Students who are preparing materials for the National Board certification are advised to take CUI 675.
C. Professional Development/Leadership (9 hours):
CUI 628 - Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction (3)
or CUI 637 - Trends in Teaching Practices in Curriculum in Secondary School English (3)
CUI 656 - Teacher as Leader (3)
ENG 602 - Electronic Research, Writing, and Editing (3)