Bachelor’s Degree in English/Humanities with Integrated Language Arts Teaching Licensure
Teach the books and the writers you love — and walk into your first classroom having already logged more than 800 hours of supervised field experience.
Program Overview
With a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Language Arts Teaching Licensure, you can share your passion for literature and writing by entering the teaching profession. Through cooperation with the Department of English & Humanities and School of Education, you’ll be equipped ready to teach students in grades 7-12.
Pursuing a Language Arts Teaching Licensure, you’ll balance your coursework between Language Arts and Professional Education, ensuring you are prepared to share your knowledge in the classroom.
With over 800 field hours within the degree, you’ll be able to adequately apply your coursework and gain feedback in the classroom under the supervision of experienced teaching professionals.
With a thorough curriculum and hands-on field work, you’ll be prepared to enter the field and make an impact in the classroom on day one in the field. High job placement rates are among our graduates, helping you feel confident in your entry into the career field.
Career Outcomes
How to Apply
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At A Glance
Bachelor’s Degree in English/Humanities with Integrated Language Arts Teaching Licensure
Degree
B.A.
Format
On campus + supervised field placements in regional schools
Length
4 years (full-time)
Class Size
12:1
Location
Main Campus + regional school placements
Why Study Bachelor’s Degree in English/Humanities with Integrated Language Arts Teaching Licensure at Shawnee University
Coursework is split between Language Arts content and Professional Education, so you graduate with deep subject-area knowledge and the teaching skills to use it.
Over 800 supervised field hours are built into the program — one of the most extensive field components in the state — so you've practiced in real classrooms long before student teaching.
94% of recent Shawnee State teacher education graduates find teaching positions after graduation (per program-reported data).
Strong students are eligible for Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.
What you'll study Your coursework balances English & Humanities content — literature, linguistics, composition, language and culture — with Professional Education coursework on adolescent learners, literacy instruction, classroom management, assessment, and curriculum design. Field experience runs throughout the program, not just at the end.
- English & Humanities content core: literature, linguistics, composition, language and culture
- Professional Education coursework on adolescent learners, literacy, and assessment
- Methods courses focused on teaching English Language Arts in grades 7–12
- Over 800 supervised field hours culminating in student teaching
You'll observe, co-plan, and teach alongside experienced teachers in partner districts, building a real teaching practice with regular feedback. Field placements are coordinated through the School of Education and are aligned with Ohio licensure requirements.
- 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
- apply methodology to solve problems and teach effectively
On campus in Portsmouth, Ohio, in the Department of English & Humanities and the School of Education, with field experience in approved partner districts.
Graduates are licensed to teach English Language Arts in Ohio grades 7–12 and pursue careers in middle and high schools, with options to add credentials in reading, ESL, or library science.
- Licensed 7–12 English Language Arts teacher (public or private)
- Reading or literacy specialist (with additional credentials)
- Curriculum or instructional designer
- Library / media specialist (with library science credentials)
- Educational program coordinator in nonprofits or community organizations
Tuition and Financial Aid
Shawnee State’s tuition is among the lowest in Ohio, and the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee keeps your rate flat for four years. Scholarships including Choose Ohio First and the Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program may also apply.
Bachelor’s Degree in English/Humanities with Integrated Language Arts Teaching Licensure Frequently Asked Questions
The Integrated Language Arts license covers Ohio grades 7–12 (middle and high school).
Over 800 supervised field hours — that includes early observations, co-teaching, and clinical placements throughout the program.
Ohio licensure is widely recognized through interstate agreements. You'll likely need to file paperwork with the state where you want to teach; talk to your advisor early to plan.
Program handbook
Contact the Department of English & Humanities or the School of Education for the current program handbook, field-placement timeline, and Ohio licensure requirements.
Accreditation
Shawnee State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Integrated Language Arts Licensure program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for educator preparation.
