Middle Level Communication Arts & Literature (Teaching) (MLCA) - Minor

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29 S.H.

This minor is exclusively for Elementary Education K-6 Majors.

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Required Courses (19 S.H.)

ENG 222 - Introduction to Creative Writing (3 S.H.)
ENG 240 - Teaching Young Adult Literature (3 S.H.)
ENG 250 - English Grammar and Usage (2 S.H.)
◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies (5 S.H.)
◎ CMST 375 - Argumentation (3 S.H.)
MCOM 280 - Principles of Media Literacy (3 S.H.)

Additional Required Courses (10 S.H.)

Notes:

Students must earn a B in ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies , a C in all other minor courses, and maintain a 2.75 GPA.
ENG 222 - Introduction to Creative Writing and ENG 240 - Teaching Young Adult Literature have a prerequisite of ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing .
ENG 240 - Teaching Young Adult Literature requires instructor’s permission.
◎ CMST 375 - Argumentation has a prerequisite of either CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking or CMST 192 - Introduction to Speech Communication .

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course that is unique to the minor and not used in the major or additional requirements.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement