1. Graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in English; or
2. Completed a major in English or a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work distributed in the following areas:
   a.Literature: 12 semester hours. Courses must include
   (1) Survey of British literature;
   (2) Survey of American literature;
   (3) World literature; and
   (4) Literary theory/criticism.
   b.Language: 6 semester hours. Experiences shall include:
   (1) The development and nature of the English language, including attention to comparative English grammar; and
   (2) A grammar course integrating grammar and writing.
   c.Composition: 6 semester hours. Experiences shall include:
   (1) The teaching of writing, based on current knowledge and most effective practices, including the use of technology for this purpose; and
   (2) An advanced composition course -- expository and technical writing.
   d. Oral language: 3 semester hours. Experiences shall include the teaching of oral language in groups, as well as attention to oral language as used in both formal and informal presentations.
   e. Electives from the areas listed above: 9 semester hours.

"Individuals applying for an initial license through the alternate route as prescribed by the Board of Education must meet the following criteria to be eligible to request experiential learning credits in lieu of the coursework for the endorsement (teaching) content area":

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Have atleast five years of documented full-time work experience that may include
  specialized training related to the endorsement sought; and
• Have met qualifying score on the content knowledge assessment prescribed by the Board of Education.