English/Humanities - Integrated Language Arts with Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) Licensure BA

The Bachelor of Arts in English/Humanities, Integrated Language Arts with Adolescent to Young Adult Licensure (grades 7-12) combines education and English/Humanities classes to prepare language arts teachers for grades 7 through 12. At a time when a national teaching shortage has become apparent, this degree offers excellent opportunities for employment.

Learning Outcomes for the B.A. in English and Humanities (Integrated Language Arts with Adolescent to Young Adult Licensure)

Students who complete the English & Humanities Integrated Language Arts with Adolescent to Young Adult Licensure program will be able to:

situate texts within a historical and cultural context;
analyze texts through the lens of literary, cultural, rhetorical, and/or linguistic theory;
compose effective arguments supported by relevant evidence from primary and secondary sources;
make connections between content knowledge and teaching practice; and
apply methodology to solve problems and teach effectively.

Degree Requirements

General Education Program		29 Hours
	A grade of “C” or higher is required in this component of the Integrated Language Arts AYA degree. Further information is listed in the General Education Program or can be obtained from the dean’s office.
Language Arts Component		48 Hours
Professional Education Component		39 Hours
See Department of Teacher Education for Proper Sequence
Related Studies Component		9 Hours

Total Hours Required		125 Hours

Language Arts Component (48 Hours)

A 3.0 GPA is required in this component.

Language Emphasis (3 Hours)

Select one:

Reading Emphasis (30 Hours)

General Literature (6 Hours)

Shakespeare (3 Hours)

Select one:

Period and Genre Courses (3 Hours)

Select one:

Social Perspectives (6 Hours)

Select two:

Surveys (12 Hours)

Writing Emphasis (3 Hours)

Select one:

Listening/Visual Literacy Emphasis (3 Hours)

Select one:

Oral Communication Emphasis (6 Hours)

Capstone (3 Hours)

ENGL 4485 - Senior Exp English/Hum Majors

Professional Education Component (39 Hours)

A grade of “C” or higher, and minimum 3.0 GPA, is required in this component.

Requirement (3 Hours)

You will apply for Level 1 in this class.

EDUC 1115 - Intro to Teaching Profession

Level 1

Level 1 Admission to Teacher Education is required for the following:

EDIS 2250 - Exceptional Learning Needs (ELN)
EDUC 2230 - Educ Media, Technology, Computers
EDUC 2245 - Understanding Cultural Diversity
You will apply for Level 2 in this class:
EDAE 2285 - Foundations of Secondary Educ

Level 2

Level 2 Admission is required for the following courses:

Level 3 Professional Year

OAE Content MUST be passed before Student Teaching.

Related Studies Component (9 Hours)

A grade of “C” or higher is required for this component.