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ENGLISH

College of Arts and Letters

• BACHELOR OF ARTS
• MINOR
• SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM
• CERTIFICATES
• MASTER OF ARTS
• CERTIFICATE
• CAREER POSSIBILITIES
• FACULTY
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

English as an academic discipline includes the study of the literature of the English language and of literature in translation as it bears upon British or American literature. It also embraces the study of literary theory, genres (fiction, poetry, drama, film) and modes (comedy, tragedy, satire, romance), English and American language and linguistics, expository and creative writing, and critical and analytical reading. A major in English equips the student with a wide variety of intellectual skills and correlated career opportunities.

Concentrations

• MA: Literature / Creative Writing / Composition / Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL)

Special Features

• A Course Description Booklet giving detailed descriptions of courses to be offered in the next semester, together with statements of requirements for the major and minor and for the graduate program, will be available on the English Department Web site a month or so before registration materials are issued. All students are assigned an English faculty advisor; students are required to consult with them in planning schedules. English majors and minors are urged to examine their career goals early in their program and to discuss their plans with English Department faculty advisors or with the English Careers Advisor.
• Qualified upper division and graduate students may apply for paid assistantships or associateships in the English Department. Student Assistants and Graduate Assistants usually work from 10 to 20 hours per week at such tasks as tutoring and clerical assistance. Teaching Associates normally teach one section of composition each semester for up to three semesters. Information is available in the English Department Office.
• Internships are available for academic credit and career training governmental agencies, businesses, community colleges, and other institutions and organizations.
• English majors are encouraged to spend a semester or year of study in other countries, particularly Britain. See the brochure entitled Overseas Study for English Majors.
• Students interested in the various aspects of publication are encouraged to become involved in the student-produced Calaveras Station Literary Journal, a professional-quality journal of student work published annually. Submissions, solicited in fall semester, are open to all Sacramento State students.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

English majors must achieve a grade of "C-" or better in all courses included in the major, unless otherwise specified.

With the noted exception of ENGL 1A, English courses may NOT be challenged.

Requirements - Bachelor of Arts Degree

Units required for Major: 45, 27 of which must be upper division
Minimum total units required for the BA: 120

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Lower Division Courses (12 units)

(12) Select four of the following:

	ENGL 40A	Introduction to British Literature I
	ENGL 40B	Introduction to British Literature II
	ENGL 50A	Introduction to American Literature I
	ENGL 50B	Introduction to American Literature II
	ENGL 65	Introduction to World Literatures in English

Note: We recommend that lower division requirements be completed no later than the first semester in which the student begins taking required upper division courses.

B. Required Upper Division Courses (9 units)

(3)	ENGL 120A	Advanced Composition (GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 70+, or at least a C- in ENGL 109M/W)
(3)	ENGL 145B	Shakespeare - Early Plays, 1592-1600 OR
	ENGL 145C	Shakespeare - Later Plays, 1600-1612
(3)	ENGL 198T*	Senior Seminar in English (ENGL 120A and a minimum of 90 units)

*Students are required to complete a course in their senior year, selecting from courses specially designated as Senior Seminars. The seminar has a reduced class size and requires a term paper, student presentations and submission of the student's work.

C. Additional Requirements

Area of Interest (12 units)

Select four courses from one of the nine following categories of area of interest.

Note: Courses in these areas of interest may not overlap with required courses.

American Literature

ENGL 50A, ENGL 50B, ENGL 150, ENGL 150A, ENGL 150B, ENGL 150C, ENGL 150D, ENGL 150E, ENGL 150F, ENGL 150G, ENGL 150H, ENGL 150I, ENGL 150J, ENGL 150K, ENGL 150L, ENGL 150M, ENGL 150N, ENGL 150P, and any other course from English 150 series, ENGL 155E, and any course from English 155 series, ENGL 165F, ENGL 180A, ENGL 180B, ENGL 180F, ENGL 180H, ENGL 180J, ENGL 180L, ENGL 180M, ENGL 180W and any course from English 180 series, ENGL 185D, ENGL 185E, ENGL 185I, ENGL 197L, ENGL 197M

British Literature

ENGL 40A, ENGL 40B, ENGL 140A, ENGL 140B, ENGL 140C, ENGL 140D, ENGL 140E, ENGL 140F, ENGL 140G, ENGL 140H, ENGL 140I, ENGL 140J, ENGL 140K, ENGL 140L, ENGL 140M, ENGL 140R and any course from English 140 series, ENGL 141A, ENGL 145A, ENGL 145B, ENGL 145C, ENGL 145I and any course from English 145 series, ENGL 185C, ENGL 190B, ENGL 190J

Creative Writing

ENGL 30A, ENGL 30B, ENGL 30C, and any course from English 30 series, ENGL 130A, ENGL 130B, ENGL 130C, ENGL 130D, ENGL 130E, ENGL 130F, ENGL 130J, ENGL 130M, ENGL 130N, and any course from English 130 series

English Education

ENGL 110A, ENGL 110P, ENGL 110Q, ENGL 116A, ENGL 116B, ENGL 125A, ENGL 125B, ENGL 195A

English Language

ENGL 16, ENGL 110A, ENGL 110B, ENGL 110C, ENGL 110J, ENGL 110M, ENGL 110P, ENGL 110Q, and any course from English 110 series, ENGL 116A, ENGL 125B, ENGL 125E, ENGL 125F, ENGL 195A

Fiction

ENGL 30B, ENGL 116B, ENGL 130A, ENGL 140G, ENGL 140H, ENGL 140L, ENGL 150C, ENGL 150D, ENGL 150F, ENGL 150H, ENGL 150I, ENGL 150L, ENGL 150M, ENGL 150N, ENGL 150P, ENGL 155E, ENGL 170E, ENGL 170K, ENGL 170Z, ENGL 180B, ENGL 190B, ENGL 190J, ENGL 197K

Poetry and Drama

ENGL 30C, ENGL 130B, ENGL 130C, ENGL 140D, ENGL 140E, ENGL 140M, ENGL 141A, ENGL 145A, ENGL 145B, ENGL 145C, ENGL 145I, ENGL 150E, ENGL 150G, ENGL 150J, ENGL 170D, ENGL 170G, ENGL 170H, ENGL 170I, ENGL 170L, ENGL 180A, ENGL 190L, ENGL 190V

Theories, Identities, and Cultures

ENGL 65, ENGL 100A, ENGL 100B, ENGL 110M, ENGL 116B, ENGL 130E, ENGL 150K, ENGL 150M, ENGL 150N, ENGL 165A, ENGL 165D, ENGL 165E, ENGL 165F, ENGL 170M, ENGL 180A, ENGL 180B, ENGL 180F, ENGL 180H, ENGL 180L, ENGL 180M, ENGL 180W, ENGL 180Z, ENGL 185B, ENGL 185C, ENGL 185D, ENGL 185E, ENGL 185I, ENGL 185J, ENGL 185K, ENGL 190C, ENGL 190D, ENGL 190H, ENGL 190R, ENGL 191A, any course from English 197 Series

Rhetoric and Writing

ENGL 120S and any other course from the 120 series (exclusive of 120A), ENGL 125B, ENGL 125E, ENGL 195A, ENGL 195C, and any other courses from the 195 series

D. Electives (12 units)

A minimum of 12 additional units must be taken, of which at least 9 units must be upper division.

Notes:

• Students must complete 18 units of English, of which at least 15 must be in upper division (100-level) courses, in residence at California State University, Sacramento.
• The following courses may not be included toward the major: ENGL 1, ENGL 1A, ENGL 1C, ENGL 2, ENGL 20, ENGL 109M, ENGL 109W.
• Up to 6 units of an ENGL 195 or ENGL 199 may be included in the 27 upper division units. Three units in an upper division literature class from another major may also be included.
• English majors must achieve a grade of "C-" or better in all courses included in the major, unless otherwise specified.
• With the noted exception of ENGL 1A, English courses may NOT be challenged.
• English majors must fulfill the GE Writing Intensive "supervenient requirement" with courses in the major, only.

Requirements - Minor

Units required for Minor: 21, all to be taken in English. At least 12 units must be in upper division (100-level) courses. ENGL 1, ENG 1A, ENGL 1C, ENGL 2, ENGL 20, ENGL 109M, and ENGL 109W may not be counted toward the minor. Grades of "C-" or better are required in all courses in the minor. Nine of the units for the minor, including at least 6 upper division units, must be taken in residence at Sacramento State. Specific requirements:

(3)	ENGL 40A	Introduction to British Literature I
(3)	ENGL 50A	Introduction to American Literature I
(3)	ENGL 145B	Shakespeare - Early Plays, 1592-1600 OR
	ENGL 145C	Shakespeare - Later Plays, 1600-1612

Requirements- Creative Writing Minor

Units required for Minor: 18 (6 required; 12 elective), all of which must be taken in English through the Creative Writing Program. At least nine units must be in upper division (130-level) courses. ENGL 1, ENGL 1A, ENGL 1C, ENGL 2, ENGL 20, ENGL 109M, ENGL 109W, and ENGL 120A may not be counted toward the minor. Grades of "C-" or better are required in all courses in the minor. Nine of the units for the minor, including at least 6 upper division units, must be taken in residence at Sacramento State. Specific requirements:

(3)	ENGL 30A	Introduction to Creative Writing
(3)	ENGL 30B	Introduction to Writing Fiction OR
	ENGL 30C	Introduction to Poetry Writing

Requirements - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) Minor

Units required for minor: 18. Six courses are required and must be taken at Sacramento State.

(3)	ENGL 110A	Linguistics and the English Language
(3)	ENGL 110P	Second Language Learning and Teaching
(3)	ENGL 110Q	English Grammar for ESL Teachers
(3)	ENGL 125E	Academic Reading and Writing for Second Language Students
(3)	ENGL 125F	Teaching Oral Skills
(3)	Elective course to be chosen from the English 110 series

Note: Courses being applied to other degree programs (e.g., to Spanish majors) cannot also be applied to the TESOL Minor. See the TESOL Coordinator for prior approval of substitute courses.

Students choosing to major in English may NOT minor in TESOL.

Requirements - Single Subject Matter Program (Pre-Credential Preparation)

Units required: 51

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

The English Single Subject Matter Program is a version of the major designed for students planning to teach English at the secondary school level.

Both new and continuing students in this major need to establish a file with the English Education Advisor and to see the advisor at least once per semester to keep their file current.

A. Required Literature Courses (39 units)
(3)	COMS 104	Persuasive Public Speaking (COMS 2, COMS 4, or instructor permission)
(3)	ENGL 40B	Introduction to British Literature II
(3)	ENGL 50A	Introduction to American Literature I
(3)	ENGL 50B	Introduction to American Literature II
(3)	ENGL 65	Introduction to World Literatures in English
(3)	ENGL 110A	Linguistics and the English Language
(3)	ENGL 110J*	Traditional Grammar and Standard Usage OR
	ENGL 110Q	English Grammar for ESL Teachers OR
	ENGL 16	Structure of English (ENGL 1A or equivalent)
(3)	ENGL 110P	Second Language Learning and Teaching
(3)	ENGL 110Q	English Grammar for ESL Teachers
(3)	ENGL 120A	Advanced Composition (GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 70+, or at least a C- in ENGL 109M/W)
(3)	ENGL 125B	Writing and the Young Writer (GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 70+, or at least a C- in ENGL 109M/W)
(3)	ENGL 145B	Shakespeare - Early Plays, 1592-1600 OR
	ENGL 145C	Shakespeare - Later Plays, 1600-1612
(3)	ENGL 198T	Senior Seminar in English (ENGL 120A and a minimum of 90 units)
B. Required Core Language Courses (12 units)
(3)	ENGL 125A	Literature and Film for Young People (GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 70+, or at least a C- in ENGL 109M/W)
(9)	English electives

* Students who pass the Traditional Grammar Exam will take one 3-unit English elective course in lieu of ENGL 110J, ENGL 110Q, ENGL 16.

Notes:

• Students must achieve a grade of "B-" or above in the required Core Language courses, with an average of "B" or above for all six courses. A grade of "C-" or above is required in all other courses in the program. If the Traditional Grammar Exam is chosen in lieu of ENGL 110J, it must be passed with a score of at least 80 percent (a "B-" equivalent).
• Students must also satisfy a school-site observation requirement as part of the Subject Matter Program. See the English Education Advisor for details.
• To be eligible for the three-semester Teacher Preparation Program, students must have completed all but 12 units in the major. To be eligible for the two-semester Phase Program, students must have completed all but 3 units in the major.
• An English/Humanities subject matter program and an English/Theatre subject matter program are now in effect. Interested students should see an advisor in Humanities and Religious Studies or Theatre, as well as the English Education Advisor.

Requirements - Certificate - Teaching Composition

Units required for the certificate: 18*
Candidates must have an overall GPA of 3.0 in courses submitted for the certificate.

*Employment as a Teaching Associate in the English Department at Sacramento State may be substituted for ENGL 410E, reducing total number of coursework units to 15.

Information on Eligibility

Applicants for the Certificate Program in Teaching Composition must have completed all requirements for eligibility for any English graduate program.

A. Required Courses (12 units)
(3)	ENGL 195A	Field Study: Tutoring OR
	ENGL 410A	Internship: Tutoring English
(3)	ENGL 220A	Teaching College Composition (ENGL 120A with a grade of "B" or better)
(3)	ENGL 220C	Topics in Composition Studies (ENGL 220A)
(3)	ENGL 410E	Teaching Basic Writing - Internship OR
	Teaching Associateship in English at Sacramento State
B. Electives
(6) Select two of the following:
	ENGL 110J	Traditional Grammar and Standard Usage
	ENGL 110Q	English Grammar for ESL Teachers
	ENGL 120 series exclusive of ENGL 120A
	ENGL 125B	Writing and the Young Writer (GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 70+, or at least a C- in ENGL 109M/W)
	ENGL 125E	Academic Reading and Writing for Second Language Students
	ENGL 215A	Reading/Vocabulary Acquisition
	ENGL 215B	ESL Writing/Composition
	ENGL 215C	Pedagogical Grammar for TESOL
	ENGL 220 series in addition to ENGL 220A and ENGL 220C
	ENGL/EDTE 225C	Theoretical Issues in Adult Literacies
	ENGL 410B	Internship - ESL Tutoring
	ENGL 410L	Internship in Teaching Adult Reading

Requirements - Certificate - Advanced Study in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This TESOL certificate program has two options:

• Option A: This option is intended for undergraduates who want preparation for teaching ESL students (in the U.S. or abroad).
• Option B: This option is intended primarily for graduate students who want to pursue an MA in English or another field, but also want to be prepared to teach ESL writing at the college level.

Courses must be completed with grades of "B" or better; ENGL 110A and ENGL 110P must be completed before any ENGL 215 course; and ENGL 110Q must be completed before attempting ENGL 215C.

Information on Eligibility

Students must either be in a degree program at Sacramento State or must apply for graduate admission to the University. Once admitted to Sacramento State, prospective TESOL Certificate students must apply to the TESOL Coordinator for admission to the program.

Undergraduates must be within 45 units of completing a bachelor's degree (in any field) with a 3.0 overall GPA.

Graduate students must have a completed bachelor's degree (in any field) with a 3.0 overall GPA.

All applicants must complete the University's Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ) requirement.

International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or higher (or a score of 250 or higher on the computerized TOEFL) and a score of 5 on the Test of Written English.

TESOL Certificate Program: Undergraduate

This option is intended for undergraduates who want preparation for teaching ESL students (in the U.S. or abroad).

A. Required Courses (9 units)
(3)	ENGL 110A	Linguistics and the English Language
(3)	ENGL 110P	Second Language Learning and Teaching
(3)	ENGL 110Q	English Grammar for ESL Teachers
B. Pedagogy Electives (6 units)
(6) Select two of the following:
	ENGL 110C	Technology in Second Language Teaching
	ENGL 125E	Academic Reading and Writing for Second Language Students
	ENGL 125F	Teaching Oral Skills

Notes: The Certificate in TESOL is not a teaching credential. It is recognized abroad as advanced training in language teaching. In conjunction with a BA or MA degree or a state teaching credential, it may also be helpful in obtaining employment as an ESL teacher in the United States.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Arts Degree

The Master of Arts program in English is designed for the graduate student who has had substantial undergraduate preparation in English.

The English Department offers three distinct plans for the Master of Arts in English degree:

• A. The Thesis Program is a MA focusing on literature or composition, recommended for prospective Ph.D. candidates.
• B. The Master's Project is designed for creative writing students.
• C. The Comprehensive Examination is designed for those in the literature emphasis, also recommended for prospective Ph.D. candidates, designed to test the student's command of specific subject matter covered in the Literature program.

Note: In addition, the Department offers a MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Master of Arts - Options

In consultation with a faculty advisor, each student plans a program of graduate study that both meets the requirements of one of the three basic plans or of the TESOL program, and also is in keeping with his/her background and objectives. The student should also consult the English Department Graduate Student Handbook, available on the English Department Web site. The graduate program in English is of special value to students who expect to work toward the doctorate, who wish to further develop their creative writing talent, who plan to teach English in a community college, or who plan to teach English to non-native speakers in community colleges, in adult education programs, or abroad.

Depending upon a student's area of concentration, requirements for the culminating experience vary. Generally, there are three major paths to completion: Plan A, a thesis, which is required for the Composition Emphasis and an option for the Literature Emphasis; Plan B, a creative project, which is required for the Creative Writing Emphasis; and Plan C, a comprehensive exam, which is required for the Literature Emphasis. Students within the Literature Emphasis who demonstrate exemplary academic performance (a 3.7 GPA in a minimum of 21 units of graduate coursework) may elect to write a thesis, provided they can assemble a sponsoring faculty committee.

Students planning further graduate study leading to the Ph.D. are encouraged to follow Plan A or Plan C. In addition to their work in English, students planning further graduate study are also strongly advised to study French, German, or Latin, since proficiency in two of these is usually required in doctoral programs.

Because many graduate students work during the day, most graduate courses are scheduled for late afternoon and evening hours. A booklet describing in detail upcoming undergraduate and graduate course offerings is available on the English Department Web site several months prior to each semester. Graduate students are expected to consult this course description booklet, which also contains detailed information on the graduate program.

Admission Requirements

Admission as a classified graduate student in English requires:

• a baccalaureate degree;
• 24 upper division units in English;
• graduate admission will require a 30-unit core of the undergraduate major (except for TESOL MA Concentration students) with a 3.0 GPA in all upper division courses. Specific course requirements to be determined by the Graduate Committee;
• a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 60 units and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper division English courses;
• a "B" or better in ENGL 120A;
• (for foreign students from non-English speaking countries) a TOEFL score of 600 or higher (or a score of 250 or higher on the Computerized TOEFL) and a score of 5 on the Test of Written English; and
• (for students applying to the creative writing program) a small but representative sample of the student's creative writing work.

None of the prerequisite units may be applied toward the graduate degree. The Graduate Coordinator will screen all applicants according to these prerequisites. Applicants who have deficiencies in these admission requirements which can be removed by specified additional preparation may be admitted with conditionally classified graduate status. Any deficiencies will be noted on a written response from the Graduate Coordinator to the student's admission application.

Note: Please see the section below, TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL Concentration), for special requirements for admission to the TESOL MA program.

Admission Procedures

Applications are accepted as long as room for new students exists or until the deadline passes. Applicants should file as early as possible. All prospective graduate students, including Sacramento State graduates, must file the following with the Office of Graduate Studies, River Front Center 206, (916) 278-6470:

• an online application for admission;
• two sets of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State; and
• TOEFL scores, if applicable.

At the same time, students applying to the creative writing program should submit to the English Department Graduate Coordinator a representative sample of creative writing work.

Students who do not meet the above-mentioned admission requirements (or who have not attended Sacramento State) are encouraged to support their applications with letters of recommendation and/or Graduate Record Examination scores on the aptitude test and advanced test in literature, which should be sent to the English Department Graduate Coordinator.

Approximately eight weeks after receipt of all items listed above, a decision regarding admission will be mailed to the applicant.

Advancement to Candidacy

Each student must file an application for Advancement to Candidacy, indicating a proposed program of graduate study. This procedure should begin as soon as the classified graduate student has:

• removed any deficiencies in admission requirements;
• completed at least 12 units of 200-level courses in the Master's Degree program with a ''B'' or better in each course; and
• taken the Writing Placement for Graduate Students (WPG) or taken a Graduate Writing Intensive (GWI) course in their discipline within the first two semesters of coursework at California State University, Sacramento or secured approval for a WPG waiver.

Advancement to Candidacy forms are available in the Office of Graduate Studies. The student fills out the form after planning a degree program in consultation with an English faculty advisor. The completed form is then returned to the Office of Graduate Studies for approval.

Requirements - Master of Arts Degree - General

Units required for MA: 30, at least 18 of which must be taken in 200-level courses (ENGL 299, any ENGL 410 course and ENGL 500 do not count as part of this 18-unit requirement); up to 6 units of ENGL 299 may apply only as elective units.
Minimum required GPA: 3.0

Students choose one of the following plans:

Requirements - Master of Arts Degree - Plan A / Thesis: Literature Plan C / Comprehensive Exam: Literature

The culminating requirement for the Plan A/C program shall normally be the Comprehensive Examination, for which the student will prepare by taking ENGL 500.

Students who have earned a 3.7 GPA or better in 21 units in their graduate program, and have fulfilled the specified course requirements for Plan A, may elect to complete Plan A requirements by writing a thesis, provided they have two faculty willing to read and direct the thesis.

A. Required Courses (9 units)
(3)	ENGL 200A	Methods and Materials of Literary Research
(3)	ENGL 240	British Literature
(3)	ENGL 250 series course	American Literature
B. Electives (18 units)
English elective courses, of which 9 units must be 200-level literature courses and 9 units may be 100- or 400-level courses.
C. Culminating Requirement (3 units)
(3)	ENGL 500	Culminating Experience (Advanced to candidacy and permission of the graduate coordinator)
Requirements - Master of Arts Degree - Plan A / Thesis: Composition
The MA emphasis in Composition is recommended for students preparing to teach writing at the community college level, for those whose objective is to pursue a Ph.D. in composition, or for high school teachers seeking to update their knowledge of composition theory and practice. The course of study leads to an MA thesis in composition in which the student undertakes original research in composition under the supervision of a two-person faculty committee. A. Required Courses (12 units)
(3)	ENGL 200A	Methods and Materials of Literary Research OR
	ENGL 200D	Materials and Methods of TESOL Research
(3)	ENGL 220A	Teaching College Composition (ENGL 120A with grade of "B" or better)
(3)	ENGL 220C	Topics in Composition Studies (ENGL 220A)
(3)	ENGL 195 course	Field Study: Tutoring OR
	ENGL 410A	Internship: Tutoring English
B. Other Course Requirements (15 units) (3) ENGL 240 British Literature (3) ENGL 250 series course American Literature (6) Other 200-level literature courses (3) Electives
C. Culminating Requirement (3 units)
(3)	ENGL 500	Culminating Experience (Advanced to candidacy and permission of the graduate coordinator)
Requirements - Master of Arts Degree - Plan B / Project: Creative Writing
A. Required Courses (12 units)
(3)	ENGL 200A	Methods and Materials of Literary Research
(3)	ENGL 230X	Master Class in Writing Fiction (ENGL 130A, ENGL 130M, ENGL 130N, ENGL 230A, or instructor permission) OR
	ENGL 230Y	Master Class in Writing Poetry (ENGL 130B, ENGL 230B, or instructor permission)
(3)	ENGL 240	British Literature
(3)	ENGL 250 series course	American Literature
B. Electives (15 units)
English elective courses at the 100- and 200-level (a minimum of 9 additional units in creative writing courses and a minimum of 6 units in literature courses. At least 6 units in this category must be 200-level courses.)
C. Culminating Requirement (3 units)
(3)	ENGL 500	Culminating Experience (Advanced to candidacy and permission of the graduate coordinator)
Requirements - Master of Arts Degree - Plan C / Comprehensive Exam: Literature
A. Required Courses (12 units)
(3)	ENGL 200A	Methods and Materials of Literary Research
(3)	ENGL 240	British Literature
(3)	ENGL 250 series course	American Literature
(3)	ENGL 500	Culminating Experience (Advanced to candidacy and permission of the graduate coordinator)
B. Electives (18 units)
English elective courses at the 100- and 200-levels, including a minimum of 9 units of 200-level literature courses.
C. Culminating Requirement
Comprehensive Examination

Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) requires extensive study of linguistics and pedagogy, as well as actual teaching and/or tutoring experience with second-language students. The culminating experience of the MA TESOL Concentration is the comprehensive examination.

The MA TESOL provides professional preparation and training in the theory and practice of teaching English to non-native speakers. The program is designed for graduate students who expect to teach in community college or secondary or adult education settings in the U.S. or in adult or university level courses overseas. The program is also preparation for the Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics.

Admission Requirements

To ensure that students entering the program have the potential to succeed, both in the program and in their teaching careers, the MA TESOL has the following admission requirements:

• a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA, including a 3.0 GPA in upper division work;
• international students: a minimum score of 600 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (or a score of 250 or better on the computerized TOEFL) and a Test of Written English score of 5;
• completion of prerequisite courses (or their equivalents*) with a grade of "B" or better:

ENGL 110A Linguistics and the English Language

ENGL 110P Second Language Learning and Teaching

ENGL 110Q English Grammar for ESL Teaching

ENGL 120A Advanced Composition (GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 70+, or at least a C- in ENGL 109M/W; should be taken in junior year)

• students should complete all prerequisites before enrolling in a graduate-level (200 and above) courses. A student who has not completed all prerequisites may be dropped by the instructor from a graduate-level course; and
• completion of additional prerequisites (may be completed after admission to program): one year of college-level foreign language; two upper division courses (6 units) approved by TESOL Coordinator; and passing score on the Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ).

* Students should see the TESOL Coordinator for a transcript evaluation if they have completed equivalent coursework. Under no circumstances will any coursework more than seven years old be accepted for transfer.

Admission Procedures

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment is limited, so applicants should file as early as possible in the semester prior to intended admittance. Students not meeting all requirements may be conditionally accepted as long as space is available in the program. Before applying, students should make an appointment to set up an advising file with the TESOL Advisor.

Advancement to Candidacy

Each student must file an application for Advancement to Candidacy indicating a proposed program of graduate study. The procedure should begin as soon as the classified graduate student has:

• removed any deficiencies in admission requirements;
• a plan of study that has been filled out with the help of the TESOL Advisor;
• completed at least 12 units of 200-level courses in the Master's Degree program with a "B" or better in each course; and
• taken the Writing Placement for Graduate Students (WPG) or taken a Graduate Writing Intensive (GWI) course in their discipline within the first two semesters of coursework at California State University, Sacramento or secured approval for a WPG waiver.

Advancement to Candidacy forms are available in the Office of Graduate Studies, River Front Center 206, (916) 278-6470. The completed form is then returned to the Office of Graduate Studies for approval.

Requirements - Master of Arts - TESOL

The MA TESOL requires 33 units of post-baccalaureate coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Up to 6 units of ENGL 299 may apply to the degree. The prerequisites of ENGL 110A, ENGL 110P, ENGL 110Q, and ENGL 120S must be completed before 200-level courses are attempted. Other prerequisites must be completed by the end of the first semester in the program.

A. Required Courses (24 units)
(3)	ENGL 200D	Materials and Methods of TESOL Research
(3)	ENGL 410B	Internship-ESL Teaching
(18) Select six of the following seven courses:
	ENGL 200E	Curriculum and Assessment Design for Language Classrooms
	ENGL 210B	Sociolinguistics and TESOL
	ENGL 210G	Second Language Acquisition (ENGL 200D)
	ENGL 215A	Reading/Vocabulary Acquisition
	ENGL 215B	ESL Writing/Composition
	ENGL 215C	Pedagogical Grammar for TESOL
	ENGL 215D	Pedagogy of Spoken English
B. Electives (6 units)
(6) Select two of the following:
	ENGL 110M	Gender and Language
	ENGL 210C	Technology in Second Language Teaching
	ENGL 220A	Teaching College Composition (ENGL 120A with a grade of "B" or better)
	ENGL 220C	Topics in Composition Studies (ENGL 220A)
	ENGL 410A	Internship in Tutoring English
	ENGL 410E	Teaching Basic Writing - Internship
	ENGL 410L	Internship in Teaching Adult Literature
A maximum of one upper division or graduate course not on this list may be substituted with the prior permission of the graduate coordinator.
C. Culminating Requirement (3 units)
	ENGL 598T	Culminating Experience - TESOL
	Students must complete a thesis, project, or TESOL comprehensive examination. The thesis and project options require permission of the graduate coordinator. Only students with an earned GPA of 3.7 or higher will be given permission to do a thesis or project.

Notes: The MA in TESOL includes the Certificate of Advanced Study in TESOL. Credential candidates may apply for Supplemental Authorization in ESL through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Candidates for the Adult Education Credential in ESL may apply through their local County Office of Education. An extensive job file for employment in the U.S. and overseas is maintained in the TESOL Program Office, Calaveras Hall 138.

Requirements - Certificate - TESOL

A. Required Courses (15 units)
(3)	ENGL 110A	Linguistics and the English Language
(3)	ENGL 110P	Second Language Learning and Teaching
(3)	ENGL 110Q	English Grammar for ESL Teachers
(3)	ENGL 215B	ESL Writing/Composition
(3)	ENGL 410B	Internship - ESL Tutoring
B. Elective (3 units)
(3) Select one of the following:
	ENGL 200E	Curriculum and Assessment Design for Language Classrooms
	ENGL 210C	Technology in Second Language Teaching
	ENGL 215A	Reading/Vocabulary Acquisition
	ENGL 215C	Pedagogical Grammar for TESOL
	ENGL 220A	Teaching College Composition (ENGL 120A with a grade of "B" or better)
	ENGL 220C	Topics in Composition Studies (ENGL 220A)

Note:  Because of the budget constraints, undergraduates and unclassified graduate students can be admitted to TESOL graduate courses on a space available basis only.

Additional Information

• Optional Support Field: With permission of the Graduate Coordinator, up to 6 of the 30 units required for the MA in English may be taken in fields closely related to English.
• Important Notice: The University requires that all graduate students admitted in Fall 1980 or later pass the Writing Placement for Graduate Students (WPG).

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