English Language Arts Content Knowledge Microcredential

Program Overview

This microcredential consists of coursework (4 courses, 12 credits) aligned with the categories and objectives of the Praxis English Language Arts Content Knowledge exam. As such it may help prepare current students or practicing teachers to attain additional teaching licensure by exam (Praxis).

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This microcredential could provide students with better overall teaching preparation in English Language Arts. Students may want additional licensure to market themselves better and the microcredential may support them in passing the exam to attain additional licensure. This microcredential could help facilitate employment in the region of existing UW- Superior students as it could offer a competitive advantage in their application. Schools often look within their own teaching ranks to see if additional needs (such as teaching English) can be addressed internally. Students are not required to take courses in more than one category. This microcredential is not in and of itself a licensure program but is a preparatory aid for taking the Praxis II English Language Arts Content Knowledge exam (which, if passed with an appropriate score, would then allow the student to pursue a Wisconsin English teaching license). This microcredential aligns with the English Language Arts Content Knowledge Praxis Exam, including reading (including the study of different literatures and genres), language use and vocabulary (including conventions and vocabulary development), and writing, speaking, and listening.

Earning Criteria

The microcredential requires completion of 4 courses (12 credits); appropriate courses are described by the categories below.

The appropriate courses are described by the categories below and aligned with the Praxis II English Language Arts Content Knowledge exam on the attached chart. Note: Some courses may appear in more than one category.

Students may enroll in any of the courses in any of the categories to fulfill this microcredential depending on their particular needs. The categories group the courses according to helping prepare the students for specific aspects of the Praxis exam.

NACE Competencies

Career and Self-Development: Specific aspects of the following courses address this competency: ENGED 419 (particularly field experience), ENGED 339 (particularly clinical experience)
Communication: Specific aspects of the following courses address this competency: ENGED 339 (particularly staff development simulations); All ENGL 300 and 400 level courses.
Equity and Inclusion: Specific aspects of the following courses address this competency: ENGED 418 (particularly tutoring lessons), ENGED 339 (particularly lesson plans); All ENGL 300 and 400 level courses
Leadership: Specific aspects of the following courses address this competency:
ENGED 418 (particularly field experience); ENGED 339 (particularly clinical experience)
Professionalism: Specific aspects of the following courses address this competency:
ENGED 418 (particularly field experience), ENGED 339 (particularly staff development simulations and clinical experience)
Teamwork: Specific aspects of the following courses address this competency:
ENGED 418 (particularly field experience), ENGED 339 (particularly staff development simulations and clinical experience); All ENGL 300 and 400 level courses
Technology: Specific aspects of the following courses address this competency:
ENGED 418, ENGED 339 (particularly hybrid learning components and sharing lesson plans via Canvas); All online ENGL 300 and 400 courses

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