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MSSE ENGLISH
Prerequisite Evaluation Form
A minimum of 36 semester credits in English, the equivalent of a major, is required. A minimum grade point
average of 3.0 overall and in English courses is expected. Applicants must provide evidence of satisfying the New
York State Education World Language Requirement which is outlined on the last page of this form. As part of your
application to the Master of Science in Secondary Education Program, please complete this form to the best of your
ability and include it with your application.
The courses listed below are examples of the kinds of courses that would fulfill the requirements drawn from the
Undergraduate Bulletin at the University at Albany. These courses or their equivalents should be a minimum of 3
credits each unless otherwise noted. A minimum of 18 of the 36 credits should be completed at or above the 300
level with at least one three-credit course at or above the 400 level. In some cases, applicants are admitted with
deficiencies in their prerequisites which they are required to fulfill before completing the program.
Required English Courses (36 credits)
Your Equivalent – Include
Course Title and Description
American Literature (3 cr.)
Examples:
A Eng 240 Growing Up in America,
A Eng 261L American Literary Traditions
A Eng 353 Study of an American Author
A Eng 226 The Black Arts Movement
A Eng 310 Reading and Interpretation in
English Studies
British Literature (3 cr.)
Examples:
A Eng 251 British Poetic Tradition I
A Eng 291L British Literary Traditions
A Eng 352 Study of a British Author
Shakespeare (3 cr.)
Examples:
A Eng 344 Early Works of Shakespeare
A Eng 345 Later Works of Shakespeare
A Eng 346 Studies in Shakespeare
World Literature (3 cr.)
Examples:
A Eng 222L World Literature
A Eng 295 Classics of Western Literature A Eng
372 Transnational Literature
Composition Course (3 cr.)
Examples:
Eng 205Z Introduction to Writing in English Studies
A Eng 300Z Expository Writing
A Eng 301Z Critical Writing
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Required English Courses (36 credits)
Your Equivalent – Include
Course Title and Description
Grade
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Additional English Courses (18 cr.)
To prepare for a teaching career in
English, we suggest that among
electives, you include a course on
a non-mainstream group in
American literature, a course in
media/film/technology, and a
course in critical theory or cultural
studies.
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English Course at or above the 400 level
(3 cr.)
Overall Grade Point Average
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Your overall GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A)
English Grade Point Average
GPA of 3.0 or higher in English courses. Your English GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A)
Foreign or World Language Courses (6 credits or the equivalent)
One of these World Language requirements:
a. Two college semesters of a world language other than English with a grade of C or better. Submit college transcript(s).
OR
b. NYS Regents examination in a world language other than English with a score of 85 or higher. Submit high school
transcript.
World Language Requirement
(6 Credits)
Include Course Title
and Description
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