Integrated Language Arts Education Program Overview
Complement your desire to teach with your love of language and literature in the Integrated Language Arts program. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for teacher licensure in Integrated Language Arts (reading, writing, speaking and listening) for grades 7–12.
How Do I Know if This Program Is Right for Me?
Determining if the Bachelor of Science in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Language Arts (Grades 7-12) program is right for you involves considering your passion for language arts, literature and education. If you have a strong interest in English language and literature, enjoy analyzing and interpreting texts and are dedicated to helping students develop critical thinking and communication skills, this program may align with your career goals. Additionally, if you are committed to lifelong learning, value continuous assessment and improvement and aspire to make a positive impact on students' literacy development and academic success, pursuing this teacher education program could be a fulfilling path for you.
Learning Experiences
When you study integrated language arts, you’ll learn from published authors and literary scholars and receive extensive teacher training. This program provides you with a well-rounded education in language arts, along with invaluable teaching skills.
You’ll have:
- Opportunities to teach in stateside and international classrooms in Florida, South Carolina, Germany, France and other locations.
- Guidance from expert faculty who have extensive classroom teaching experience.
- Excellent career preparation - broad and deep content, plus extensive classroom observations and student teaching.
- A broad skill set, perfect for teaching subjects such as literature, composition, creative writing, speech, debate, journalism and digital media.
- Unparalleled job placement; graduates of this program have teaching positions throughout Ohio, across the U.S. and around the world.
Student Opportunities
Gain rewarding, real-world experience through opportunities such as:
The Collegian
Ashland University's award winning, student-run and edited campus newspaper. Your news source for all things AU.
Ashland Poetry Press
The mission of the Ashland Poetry Press is to publish and promote the best poetry submitted from new and established authors writing in English, as well as translations of Spanish poetry into English. The Ashland Poetry Press resides in the English Department at Ashland University.
The Black Fork Review
The Black Fork Review is run by students, faculty and alumni from Ashland University. We feature work that makes us consider the world and our lives in new and unexpected ways. The journal is supported by the Ashland English Department, The Ashland Poetry Press and The Ashland MFA Creative Writing Program.
Sample Curriculum
Learn more about the Integrated Language Arts Education curriculum by reviewing the Four-Year Curriculum Guide, Academic Catalog, Academic Plan, Course Rotation and Undergraduate Gateways.
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
| Licensure Disclosure: This program is for students who intend to seek employment in Ohio and only prepares students for licensure in the state of Ohio. |
Dean's Scholarship
The Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in a major within the College of Arts & Sciences. It is a merit-based, renewable scholarship of $1,500 that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.
Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for high school teachers was $65,220 in 2023. Jobs for high school teachers aren't expected to grow over the next decade. However, about 64,000 openings for high school teachers are projected each year, replacing teachers who retire or move to other occupations.
Employers of Recent Graduates
Graduates of AU’s Integrated Language Arts program currently work at these area schools:
- Ashland City Schools
- Clear Fork High School (Bellville)
- Horizon Science Academy (Lorain)
- Lucas High School
- Medina City Schools
- Ontario High School
- St. Peter’s High School (Mansfield)
- Wooster City Schools
