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	2011-2012 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog] 																	 
	    English, B.A. leading to the M.A. in Education
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				(with an area of concentration in Education / Leading to English certification) 
 
Maryville students who wish to teach English in grades 9-12 complete the English major with specific certification requirements in English and complete the M.A. in Education in their fifth year. A student may enter this program while an undergraduate at Maryville University through the Early Access Program. See the School of Education: Secondary Education Bridge  section for details. 			 
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		General Education requirements:
  - One course in art, music, performance, or aesthetics
  - One course in Philosophy
  - Two other courses in English, art, aesthetics, foreign language, humanities, philosophy or religion
  - One course in American history or government
  - Two courses selected from two of the following disciplines: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology
  - One science course
  - One additional course in science or mathematics
   Students wishing to complete these degrees must include the following courses in their English major:
 Education Minor for Secondary Teaching
 The Education Minor provides early access to the M.A. in Education Secondary Teaching and Inquiry (MA/STI). Students must maintain an overall 2.7 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the content area. Students enrolled in this program are advised by a School of Education adviser and Arts & Sciences adviser in their content area. Candidates apply for the Master’s program in the fall of their senior year. Early access does not guarantee acceptance into the MA/STI. Acceptance into the MA/STI requires 3.0 GPA, Praxis II passing score, graduate school application, and successful interview with the mentoring team. See the School of Education: Secondary Education Bridge   section for more details.  													 | 
												 
											 
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