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Advantages of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University’s Integrated English/Language Arts Program

• The program is designed for you to complete in 4 years. You will have your teaching license at the end of your program and will be prepared to immediately enter the field of education.
• You will receive the personal attention that ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is known for through the benefit of small classes, and the opportunity to interact with faculty inside and outside of the classroom.
• An intense, practice-based curriculum where you gain extensive field observations and 16-weeks of practice-based learning in student teaching.
• A strong emphasis on content and the opportunity to double major. Most Integrated Language Arts Education majors double major in English.
• Preparation to teach all types of learners in your classroom. Additional opportunities are available to get an even more in-depth understanding--including a  and a minor in Special Education.
• Technology integration not only enhances our students' learning experiences on campus, but also provides opportunities to implement strategies in the field classrooms. TeachLive, etutoring, and Project Backpack are some of the innovative technology tools our students use.
• A strong emphasis on content and the opportunity to double major – most English / Language Arts education majors also complete a second major in English.
• An award-winning Urban Cohort program that allows you to specialize in teaching children and youth in urban school settings.
• Our program is not only focused on education in the United States, but also provides numerous international opportunities that inspire global engagement.

Program Admission and Licensure Information

Students declare a pre-major in a teacher education program at the time of university admission or as soon as possible. After meeting the criteria of acceptance, students apply for a cohort—a group of students selected to experience methods courses and field experiences together.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry is fully accredited by the  and the . While ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú participates in licensure of teachers through an interstate agreement, if you are planning to teach in another state, you should contact that state's certification office so you can apply for certification or licensure in that state.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Candidates demonstrate knowledge of literature, multimedia texts, language, and writing and knowledge of adolescents as readers and language users.
• Candidates are able to plan instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature and for composing oral, written, and visual texts to promote learning for all students.
• Candidates are able to plan, implement, assess, and reflect on research-based instruction that increases motivation and active student engagement, builds sustained learning of English language arts, and responds to diverse students’ context-based needs.
• Candidates are prepared to interact knowledgeably with students, families, and colleagues based on social needs and institutional roles, engage in leadership and/or collaborative roles in English language arts learning communities, and actively develop as professional educators.