Major in Integrated Language Arts (Grades 7-12) Assessment in teacher education programs begins with admission to teacher education and continues throughout the program. Exit assessment includes a professional portfolio and completion of all appropriate interim assessments. Students majoring in these programs work toward a grade 7-12 license in integrated English/language arts. In Ashland University s Integrated Language Arts program, you will learn from published authors and literary scholars in the English Department and receive teacher training through AU s College of Education.