OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Integrated Language Arts Major (B.S.Ed.) |
Major code BS6306
The Patton College of Education
Department of Teacher Education
McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
https://www.ohio.edu/education/teacher-ed
Danielle Dani, contact person
dani@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Integrated Language Arts Major prepares students to become secondary (grades 7-12) language arts teachers with licensure in the state of Ohio. To receive a teaching license students must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) exams and a Teacher Performance Assessment. The program is aligned with national standards and prepares future teachers who help adolescents and young adults develop conceptual understanding and fluency in language arts as well as the skills and competencies necessary for active and informed citizenship.
Admissions Information
In addition to first-year admission, teacher candidates must meet additional requirements to continue in the program (see below for additional details):
- Admission to Teacher Candidacy (typically at the end of the first year)
- Admission to Advanced Standing (typically at the end of the second year)
- Admission to the Professional Internship (typically at the end of the third year)
Freshman/First-Year Admission
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention Program in teacher education. Criteria and procedures are available in the Office of Student Affairs, McCracken Hall.
Regional campus students should check with their Office of Student Affairs or the Dean’s office on the regional campus for information.
Admission to Teacher Candidacy
Candidates must be admitted to Teacher Candidacy before taking any education courses numbered 2000 and above (Exception: EDCT 2030).
Generally, candidates apply for admission to Teacher Candidacy during the second semester of the first year.
Requirements:
- Completion of 30 semester credit hours with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course:
a. Fulfillment of the Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning general education
requirement with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
b. Completion of the Pre-Teacher Candidacy coursework listed below. - Submission of test scores on one of the following assessments. Admission will be determined holistically in tandem with other requirements and supplementary materials. Students only need to take and submit scores for one of the following tests, not all three.
a. PRAXIS CORE (Academic Skills for Educators) Test
b. ACT
c. SAT - Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D.
- New Transfer Students: Transfer CUM GPA may be considered towards Teacher Candidacy.
Admission to Advanced Standing
Candidates must be admitted to Advanced Standing before taking any education courses numbered 3000 or above. Candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75, as well as a 2.75 GPA in each teaching field for which licensure is sought to continue to take education courses numbered 3000 or above. Methods courses can be taken no more than twice. Failure to obtain a satisfactory grade can result in dismissal from the program.
Generally, candidates apply for Advanced Standing in Teacher Candidacy at the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. Athens campus students must attend a group meeting arranged by Patton College Office of Student Affairs, and regional campus students should check with Student Services or the dean’s office on the regional campus for information.
Requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester credit hours with cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Cumulative 2.75 GPA in each teaching field for which licensure is being sought.
- Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each:
a. EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development
b. EDTE 2010 - Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities
c. EDTE 2020 - Field Experience in Education
d. EDCS 2010 - Education and Cultural Diversity - Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D.
Admission to Professional Internship
During candidates’ final year in the program they will complete a Professional Internship of intensive field experiences in a grades 7-12 classroom. Candidates must apply for admission to the Professional Internship by October 1 of the preceding year. The following requirements must be completed prior to the start of the Professional Internship (contact your advisor for additional details on the application process).
- Apply for admission to the Professional Internship. Candidates must have a current BCI & FBI Background check and been recommended for the internship by a representative appointed by faculty.
- Earn at least 90 hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Earn at least 2 semesters (30 hours) of residence at OU.
- Complete all Educational Core coursework (exception: Language Arts Methods Courses) with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a C (2.0) or higher in each course.
- Have completed at least 75% of the Language Arts Methods Coursework with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Transfer Admission
To obtain information specific to students seeking admission to the program as transfer students from another institution contact the Office of Student Affairs.
Change of Program Policy
To change or add your major/minor/certificate policy, contact the Office of Student Affairs, The Patton College of Education 740.593.4400.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
See Program Overview.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Pre-Teacher Candidacy
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each:
- EDTE 1000 - Introduction to Teacher Education Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 1510 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Educational Core
Complete courses in four areas with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher across all courses and a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course.
- Educational Foundations
- General Methods
- Reading Requirement
- Program Methods Courses
Educational Foundations
These courses are typically taken during the sophomore year. Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
- EDCS 2010 - Education and Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 3
- EDCT 2030 - Technological Applications in Education Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2010 - Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2020 - Field Experience in Education Credit Hours: 1
General Methods
These courses are typically taken during the junior year. Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
Reading Requirement
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
- EDTE 4200 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas Credit Hours: 3
Language Arts Methods Courses
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
- ENG 4510 - Teaching Language and Composition Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 4520 - Teaching Literature in Secondary Schools Credit Hours: 3
AYA Professional Internship in Teaching
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in EDPL 4650. These courses are typically taken in the senior year.
- EDPL 3600 - Field Experience Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- EDPL 4630 - Professional Internship in Adolescence to Young Adult Credit Hours: 6
- EDPL 4640 - Professional Internship in Adolescence to Young Adult Credit Hours: 6
- EDPL 4650 - Professional Internship Seminar Credit Hours: 3
Language Arts Coursework
Complete the following courses with an overall GPA if 2.75 or higher:
- COMS 1030 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 2010 - Introduction to Prose Fiction and Nonfiction Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 2020 - Introduction to Poetry and Drama Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 3070J - Writing and Research in English Studies Credit Hours: 3
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(Note: ENG 3070J requires a grade of C (2.0) or better.)
- ENG 3560 - Young Adult Literature Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 1330 - Precision Language for Journalists Credit Hours: 3
American Literature
These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework.
- ENG 2530 - American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 2540 - American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
British Literature
These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework.
- ENG 2510 - British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 2520 - British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
Diversity in Language Arts
These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework. Complete one of the following:
- ENG 3250 - Women and Literature Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 3370 - Black Literature to 1930 Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 3380 - Ethnic American Literature Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 3390 - Black Literature from 1930 to the Present Credit Hours: 3
Fine Arts Elective
These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework. Complete one of the following:
- FAR 1500 - Viewing the Arts Credit Hours: 3
- FILM 2010 - Introduction to Film: History of World Cinema Credit Hours: 4
- THAR 1130 - Acting Fundamentals I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1710 - The Theatrical Experience Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1720 - Elements of Performance Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1730 - Fundamentals of Play Analysis and Playwriting Credit Hours: 3
Global Literature
This course is included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework.
- ENG 3550 - Studies in World Literature Credit Hours: 3
History of English Language
This course is included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework.
- ENG 3510 - The History of the English Language Credit Hours: 3
Reporting Elective
These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework. Complete one of the following:
- COMS 2150 - Argumentative Analysis and Advocacy Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 2310 - Introduction to Multiplatform Reporting and Writing Credit Hours: 3
Shakespeare Elective
These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework. Complete one of the following:
- ENG 3010 - Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 3020 - Topics in Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3