The English minor, which is the middle school Communication Arts and Literature (CA&L) Endorsement allows any teacher education candidate at UMC to have the option of earning a middle-level Communication Arts and Literature Endorsement in addition to their professional teaching license. Graduates with an English Education minor will gain an understanding and appreciation of the English language, education practices, develop critical thinking, communication, and theoretical application skills, and gain insight into the importance of diversity. Program outcomes Graduates will: 1. Apply learners’ growth and development principles across all domains to design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences. 2. Insure inclusive learning through understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures. 3. Work with others to create environments that support collaborative and engaged learning including self-motivation. 4. Demonstrate content knowledge, concepts, and tolls of inquiry in the disciplines/career clusters associated with writing, literature, and communication. 5. Connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving in authentic contexts. 6. Use a variety of assessment tools and practices to monitor learner progress and to plan and evaluate effective instruction. 7. Plan instruction that supports all learners in meeting rigorous learning goals within integrated curriculum. 8. Use a variety of instructional strategies that encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content and make relevant connections. 9. Engage in ethical practices and professional development as a career long effort and responsibility. 10. Provide leadership and collaborate with families, school professionals, and community members in support of student learning.

1. Achieve and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. 2. Recognize that a minimum grade of C- is required in all program required courses.