Academic Programs-School of Arts and Sciences degree will enhance the graduate’s knowledge both in the subject matter and in pedagogy. Graduates of this degree program are prepared to become leaders in public education. They will, in addition, have a higher degree of expertise in their subject area, and may also seek teaching positions in programs that grant associates’ degrees.
English Curriculum Bachelor of Arts B.A./B.S. Core:
48 credits
EDU 235 is used by the School of Education to satisfy the IT 100 competencies in the B.A./B.S. Core for all education students enrolled in a certification program. English Major Courses Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated ENG 550 Graduate Studies in the English Language LIT 201 World Lit I: Foundation of Culture or 202 World Lit II: Renaissance to Modern LIT 217 Introduction to Poetry or LIT 337 Modern Poetry LIT 218 Introduction to Drama or LIT 316 Modern Drama LIT 500 Graduate Studies in Literary Theory LIT 319 Shakespeare LIT LIT 203, 205, 207, or 210 (American Literature) LIT LIT 228, 230, 234, or 236 (British Literature) LIT LIT 328, 330, 332 or 350 (Multicultural Literature) Total Major Credits: 27 Certification Courses EDU 200 Introduction to Education EDU 208 Assessment, Accountability and Teaching in the Classroom EDU 275 Writing Workshop for Education SPED 260 Children with Exceptionalities Total Certification Credits: 12 Required Courses FAS 202 Introduction to the Humanities II FAS Fine Arts Elective HIS 114 United States History II: 1865- present HIS 200+ level History course PSY 211 Human Growth and Development SCI 212 Principles of Physical Sciences I Total Required Credits: 18 Elective Courses Choose five (5) ENG or LIT courses* * No more than two (2) at a 200-level, no more than two (2) with ENG prefix Total Elective Credits: 15 Total Undergraduate Degree Credits: 120
English Curriculum Master of Arts in Teaching Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated EDU 511 Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools EDU 560 Methods of Teaching in Middle & High Schools EDU 571 Student Teaching and Seminar (12 credits) EDU 582 The Educational Factors of Diversity EFL 501 Language Learning and Acquisition or RDG 535 Content Area Literacy Grades 5-12 Select two of the following: LIT LIT LIT LIT
650 651 652 685
LIT
685
Graduate Seminar in American Literature Graduate Seminar in British Literature Graduate Seminar in Global Literature Graduate Thesis in Literature (fall semester) Graduate Thesis in Literature (spring semester)
Select one (3 credit) elective from EDU, EFL, ENG, LIT, or RDG Total Graduate Degree Credits: 33
Environment, Politics, and Society Department Chair: Dr. Paul A. Barresi
Environmental Management Coordinator: Dr. Paul A. Barresi In the twenty-first century, it is becoming essential to go green. Public opinion, political pressure, emerging business opportunities, and ecological realities are driving the integration of environmental and sustainability concerns into nearly every sphere of life and nearly every major employment sector in the United States and abroad. Southern New Hampshire University’s innovative environmental major prepares students to take their places as professionals and as citizens in this rapidly changing world. Our graduates have the knowledge and skills, and are committed to cultivating the wisdom necessary, to build new and better, environmentally sustainable futures for themselves and their families, their communities and the world.
Environmental Management Curriculum Bachelor of Arts B.A./B.S. Core: 48 credits Arts and Sciences courses outside the disciplinary fields of the major as determined by the faculty 9 credits Required Courses Courses are three credits unless otherwise noted BIO ENV ENV ENV ENV
315 219 319 322 325
Ecological Principles and Field Methods Environmental Issues U.S. Environmental Law and Politics Environment and Development Industrial Ecology 59