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The language arts/English education major at Ohio State's Department of Teaching and Learning is among seven undergraduate programs preparing future educators. This curriculum helps students cultivate essential knowledge, abilities, and attitudes to become impactful leaders and champions for equity in education. World-class faculty, staff, and graduate mentors guide each aspiring teacher through this rigorous academic journey. Graduates earn initial certification to teach English/language arts for grades 7-12. Note: This program is exclusively available at the Columbus campus.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher