Secondary Education Teaching Majors and Minors

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Majors

Business
French
German
Language Arts or English (Language Arts)
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science 1
Social Studies 2
Spanish
Visual Arts
Science–single- and dual-area licensure are available in chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physics. Mathematics is available as a dual-area license with another science area.
Social Studies—candidates are licensed in historical perspectives and government/citizenship, along with a third area—economics, psychology, or sociology.

Minors

English
French
German
Health and Safety Education
Mathematics
Physical Education
Reading
Spanish
Special Education
Visual Arts

For lists of course requirements for majors and minors, see either the appropriate sections in the Bulletin or personnel in the respective departments. Program course checklists also are available in the Department of Teacher Education in the Bower-Suhrheinrich College of Education and Human Services.

Initial Licensure Alternate Route Program

Candidates who hold a non-teaching bachelor’s degree and wish to get a teaching license may be eligible for the Initial Licensure Alternative Route Program. Licensure is available in the following content areas and grade levels:

Early Childhood Generalist	P-3
Elementary Generalist	K-6
Biology, Chemistry, Language Arts, Mathematics, History, Government, Psychology, Sociology, French, German, Spanish, and other secondary content areas	5-12 or 9-12
Physical Education and Visual Art	P-12

Requirements for Admission

A bachelor’s degree (in the subject to be taught, for secondary licensure);
documentation of proficiency in reading, mathematics, and writing (ACT of 24 or more; SAT verbal and math of 1100 or more; SAT of verbal, math, and writing of 1500 or more; PRAXIS I scores that meet Indiana minimums);
(a) for Transition to Teaching, GPA of 3.0 (or 2.5 with documentation of five years of professional experience), or (b) for all other alternative programs, GPA of 2.75 (or 2.5 with documentation of five years of professional experience);
for secondary Transition to Teaching, passing score(s) on content test(s) required for Indiana licensure.

Program Requirements

All candidates in the Initial Licensure Alternative Route Program will complete a three-semester sequence, culminating in a semester of student teaching. Candidates must have credit for EDUC 221 - Diversity and Equity in Education .

Candidates may select from the following program options:

(1) Early Childhood Generalist (P-3

(2) Elementary Generalist (K-6)

Semester 1

EDUC 292 - Explorations in Elementary Education and Schooling Credits: 6

Semester 2

EDUC 382 - Elementary Analysis of Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 6

Semester 3

EDUC 439 - Classroom Management through Data-based Decision Making Credits: 6
Student Teaching Credits: 6

(3) Secondary (5-12)

Semester 1

EDUC 283 - Exploration in Secondary Education and Schooling Credits: 3
EDUC 284 - Introductory Clinical Experiences in Secondary Schools Credits: 3

Semester 2

EDUC 383 - Secondary Analysis of Curriculum and Pedagogy Credits: 3
EDUC 384 - Advanced Clinical Experiences in Secondary Schools Credits: 3

Semester 3

EDUC 439 - Classroom Management through Data-based Decision Making Credits: 6
Student Teaching Credits: 6

(4) Physical Education and Visual Art (P-12)

Semester 1

EDUC 292 - Explorations in Elementary Education and Schooling Credits: 6
or
EDUC 283 - Exploration in Secondary Education and Schooling Credits: 3
EDUC 284 - Introductory Clinical Experiences in Secondary Schools Credits: 3

Semester 2

EDUC 383 - Secondary Analysis of Curriculum and Pedagogy Credits: 3
EDUC 384 - Advanced Clinical Experiences in Secondary Schools Credits: 3 (EDUC 292 prerequisite*)
or
EDUC 382 - Elementary Analysis of Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 6 (
EDUC 283
and EDUC 284 prerequisite*)

Semester 3

EDUC 439 - Classroom Management through Data-based Decision Making Credits: 6
Student Teaching Credits: 6

Note(s):

*The prerequisites for the Block Two – Methods (Analysis Phase) are meant to assure students have an experience in both the elementary setting and the secondary setting during the first two blocks of the P-12 licensure minor program.

(5) Secondary Transition to Teaching (9-12)

Semester 1

EDUC 490 - Special Topics in Education Credits: 1-3 4 hours required

Semester 2

EDUC 490 - Special Topics in Education Credits: 1-3 4 hours required

Semester 3

EDUC 490 - Special Topics in Education Credits: 1-3 4 hours required
Student Teaching Credits: 6

Student Teaching

Upon matriculation into the Initial Licensure Alternative Route Program, candidates must apply for a student teaching placement. Passing scores on content exams required for state licensure must be submitted prior to commencing a student teaching placement.

For further information about the program, possible candidates should contact the Department of Teacher Education at 812/465-7024.