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Secondary English Language Arts Certificate

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The Certificate in Secondary English Language Arts (SELA) is a four-course (twelve graduate credit hours) series of graduate courses designed to provide content and pedagogical methods for secondary English Language Arts educators who seek competencies in literature, writing, and language study.
 
This program is targeted for the practicing English teacher who wants to:
  • Enhance specific areas of professional practice.
  • Understand current English Language Arts theory and research.
  • Study borderlands literature to use in secondary ELA classrooms.
  • Acquire   analytical   skills   for   understanding   varied   language patterns.
  • Practice culturally relevant pedagogy.
  • Develop, critique, and deliver effective curricula.
  • Apply College and Career Readiness Standards.
  • Prepare for teacher licensure subject area tests.
  • Acquire specific knowledge for teaching advanced courses.

Secondary English Language Arts certificate requirements


For current and past course descriptions, please visit the online course catalog.

Degree plans are for the current academic year.  For previous degree plans, please view the former Catalogs.

 

 

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