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What Can I Do With a Major in Integrated English Language Arts Education?
The Integrated English Language Arts major leads to a Bachelors of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 7-12 in the areas of English (writing, language, literature), speech, and journalism. For the major, students take courses in English, Communication, and Education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in high schools or junior high schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.
Entering students must preference pre-major status in Integrated English Language Arts Education and later apply for admission to a cohort. Pre-majors become majors when they are accepted in a cohort, usually following one year of full-time study. Admission to cohorts is competitive with the number of admissions determined by the number of students the Department of Teacher Education can teach effectively.
Interests
Students who are themselves passionate about reading, writing, and speaking and who would like to teach these skills to adolescents are perfect for this career path. In addition, students who choose Integrated Language Arts Education must be willing to pay the price of commitment — commitment of time and commitment of self. Integrated Language Arts teachers often find themselves blending their professional life and personal life.
Opportunities - Careers
With this degree graduates qualify for a provisional license to teach English, speech, and journalism to students age 12-19 in Ohio schools.
Sources of Additional Information
- Department of Teacher Education (401 McGuffey Hall, 529-6443)
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