School of Education

Educators are decision-makers who employ their talents, knowledge, and skills to:

1. combine content and pedagogical knowledge and tools of inquiry to develop meaningful and accessible learning progressions.
2. create inclusive learning environments where educators and learners work together to construct meaningful learning.
3. construct high quality assessments to inform practice and provide meaningful feedback to learners.
4. collaborate and communicate with learners, P-12 educators, and community members to create a community of practice.
5. critically reflect on the process of teaching and learning to promote insight and action.
6. cause positive change through leadership and advocacy.

The School of Education is responsible for approved programs leading to Indiana teacher licensure for elementary, secondary (middle level and high school), and all-grade teachers. The subjects of the department include all courses in education, professionalized subject matter, and supervised field experiences. Other responsibilities of the department include programs of advising, directing educational clinical experiences, and coordinating the University’s offerings that prepare students for teacher licensure in Indiana. A complete list of areas in which students can earn licenses is provided below. Information on licensure in a state other than Indiana can be obtained by consulting the licensing advisor. Note: Specific course requirements for all license areas are in a period of transition because of changes in licensure being implemented by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), Office of Educator Licensing and Development. Contact the School of Education for current updates.

In order to be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a student must provide evidence of meeting all of the following requirements:

1. Cumulative grade point average of 2.70 (C = 2.0).
2. Minimum grade of C in EDUC-100, EDUC-203, EDUC-204, and COMM-201.
3. Passing scores on the Pearson CASA (Core Academic Skills Assessment) subtests (reading, writing, math) or one of the state-identified exemptions. Note: If state-mandated tests and scores change, candidates must meet the new state requirements. The School of Education reserves the right to make these changes.

A student is eligible for supervised teaching after completing all Gateway #2 requirements including 92 semester hours, earning a grade of C or above in all education classes, receiving the minimum grade or higher for content courses (as specified by major), successfully completing courses as listed on the department program sheets, and achieving a grade point average of at least 2.70 overall and 3.0 for content courses. (For details, refer to the School of Education Undergraduate Handbook.)

In order to be recommended for an original Indiana State Instructional License by the University of Indianapolis, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from the University of Indianapolis.
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70 (C = 2.0).
• Minimum of C in all education courses and other courses as specified on curriculum guides.
• Grade of Satisfactory in Student Teaching and on the performance-based assessment (Gateway #3).
• Passing scores on all required Indiana state exams.
• Completed CPR/AED/Heimlich training requirements.
• Completed Suicide Prevention training requirement.

Additional information about the courses listed above can be found in the section entitled Course Descriptions.

A candidate for Elementary Generalist teaching licensure (Grades Kindergarten-6) pursues a prescribed course of study approved by the IDOE Office of Educator Licensing and Development. This program is outlined in the section that follows and on the elementary education curriculum guide that is available in the offices of the registrar and the School of Education.

Note: Specific course requirements are in a period of transition because of changes in licensure being implemented by the IDOE Office of Educator Licensing and Development. Contact the Department of Teacher Education for current updates. 

Education courses required for elementary majors

• ELED 101 - Exploring Diverse Learners, Schools, & Society (2)
• ELED 102 - Inquiry in Education (3)
• ELED 111 - Transformational Teaching Seminar: Collaborator (.5)
• ELED 112 - Transformational Teaching Seminar: Learner (.5)
• ELED 151 - Psychology of Learning & Child Development (3)
• ELED 152 - Intro to Multiple Literacies including Digital, Disciplinary & Data Literacy (2)
• ELED 201 - Teaching Emergent Learners (3)
• ELED 202 - Universal Design for Learning: STEM (2)
• ELED 203 - Designing & Teaching Literacy Lessons in a STEM-focused Classroom (3)
• ELED 213 - Transformational Teaching Seminar: Advocate (.5)
• ELED 214 - Transformational Teaching Seminar: Problem Solver (.5)
• ELED 251 - Learners, Motivation & Family Collaboration (2)
• ELED 252 - Designing & Teaching STEM Lessons for All Learners (3)
• ELED 301 - Systematic Interventions for Sts with Reading Difficulties (3)
• ELED 302 - Meeting All Learners Needs: Multi-tiered Systems of Support (3)
• ELED 303 - Inclusion & Co-teaching (2)
• ELED 315 - Transformational Teaching Seminar: - Communicator (.5)
• ELED 316 - Transformational Teaching Seminar: - Leader (.5)
• ELED 351 - Teaching & Designing Transdisciplinary STEM (3)
• ELED 352 - Support Learning Differences using Assistive Tech in the Classroom (2)
• ELED 417 - Transformational Teaching Seminar: Innovator (.5)
• ELED 451 - Inquiry-based Application of Passion Project (3)
• EDUC 471 - Student Teaching Primary (6)
• EDUC 472 - Student Teaching Intermediate (6)
• EDUC 485 - Student TEaching Mild Interventions (6)
• EDUC 492 - Exit from Program Portfolio (.5)
• EDUC 272 - Intro to Exceptional Learners (3)
• EDUC 290 - Teaching Diverse Society (3)
• EDUC 385 - Positive Classroom Environment - (3)

General Education Core/Other Courses Required for elementary majors

• ART 351 - Art Methods for Teachers (1)
• COMM 201 - Classroom Communication (3)
• ENGL 101 - English Composition (3)
• ENGL 220 - Advanced Composition (3)
• ENGR 101 - Intro to Engineering for Education (2)
• HIST 202 - World History Since 1700 (3)
• HIST 210 - Indiana & Early American History for Educators (3)
• IREL 100 - World Geography (3)
• KINS 101 - Wellness/Fitness for a Lifetime (1)
• KINS 351 - Physical Education Methods (1)
• KINS 352 - Health Methods for Elem Classroom (1)
• MATH 208 - Elementary Teachers Math I (3)
• MATH 209 - Elementary Teachers Math II (3)
• MATH 210 - Elementary Teachers Math III (3)
• MUS 351 - Music Methods for Teachers (1)
• PSCI 207 - State, National & World Interactions (3)
• SCI 101 - Staying Alive with Science (3)
• SCI 201 - History of the Cosmos, Planet Earth (2)
• SCI 301 - From Abiotic to the Biotic-Diversity of Life (2)
• SCI 251 - Medical Applications of Science & Technology (2)
• SCI 351 - Earth, Climate, Ecology (3)
• THE 351 - Theater Methods for Teachers (1)

Licensure Areas to Supplement Elementary Education

Students must elect one of the following licenses to their Elementary Generalist license:

• Mild Intervention License (Special Education)
• Reading License

A candidate for middle level/high school licensure (Grades 5-12) follows a prescribed course of study requiring 36 or more semester hours of credit in a selected subject area. The University offers the following middle level/high school teaching licenses, approved by the IDOE Office of Educator Licensing and Development. Courses required toward these licenses in the specific majors are outlined in the catalog departmental sections and on curriculum guides available in the offices of the registrar and the School of Education.

Secondary Teaching Majors

• Licensure Area - Sponsoring Department
• Language Arts - English
• Spanish - Global Languages
• Mathematics - Mathematical Sciences
• Physics - Physics & Earth-Space Sci
• Earth-Space Science - Physics & Earth-Space Sci
• Social Studies - History & Political Sci
• Geographical Perspectives
• Historical Perspectives
• Government & Citizenship
• Theatre Arts - Theatre

Note: Licensing rules are in transition. Students interested in teaching areas of chemistry and life science (biology) may earn a teaching license through the Master of Arts in Teaching or the Teach (STEM)3 programs. Students interested in the teaching area of Business Education may earn a teaching license through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. Contact the School of Education for more information and for current updates on teaching majors.

Education courses required for all secondary majors

• SCED102 - Teaching & Learning in Today’s Classroom (2)
• SCED 103 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching & Learning in Today’s Classroom (1)
• SCED 210 - Developing Human Potential (3)
• SCED 211 - Clinical Experience in Developing Human Potential (.5)
• SCED 274 - Literacy Development & Assessment (2)
• SCED 275 - Clinical Experience in Development & Assessment (1)
• SCED 320 - Content Area Multimodal Literacies: Teaching for IMPACT (3)
• SCED 344 - Special Needs in the Secondary Classroom (3)
• SCED 345 - Pre-Residency in MS/HS (1)
• SCED 362 - Content Area Pedagogy (3)
• SCED 363 - Pre-Residency Content Area Pedagogy (2)
• SCED395 - School, Teaching & Language Learning in a Global Society (3)
• SCED414 - Data Literacy for Learner Advocacy & Achievement (3)
• SCED415 - Clinical Experience in Data Literacy (.5)
• SCED 471 - Residency in the Middle School (student teaching) (5)
• SCED 472 - Residency in the High School (student teaching) (5)
• SCED 473 - Teacher Residency Seminar (student teaching) (2)
• EDUC 290 - Teaching in a Diverse Society (3)

Certificates or Licensure Areas to Supplement Middle/Junior High and High School Licenses

Students may add a Mild Intervention (Special Education) license and/or a Reading License to their Secondary license.

Note: Specific course requirements are in a period of transition because of changes in licensure being implemented by the IDOE Office of Educator Licensing and Development. Contact the School of Education for current updates.

A candidate for all-grade licensure (Grades Pre-Kindergarten-12) completes 56 or more semester hours of credit in a content area. The University offers the following all-grade majors, approved by the IDOE Office of Educator Licensing and Development. Courses required in the specific disciplines are outlined in the catalog’s departmental sections and on curriculum guides available in the offices of the registrar and the School of Education.

All-Grade Majors

• Art (Visual Arts)
• Music - Vocal/General or Instrumental/General
• Health/Physical Education

Education courses required for the all-grade majors

• MUS-104 Explorations in Music Education
• SCED 102 Teaching & Learning in Today’s Classroom (2)
• SCED 103 Clinical Experiences in Teaching & Learning in Today’s Classroom (1)
• SCED 210 Developing Human Potential (3)
• SCED 211 Clinical Experience in Developing Human Potential (.5)
• SCED 274 Literacy Development & Assessment (2)
• SCED 275 Clinical Experience in Development & Assessment (1)
• SCED 320 Content Area Multimodal Literacies: Teaching for IMPACT (3)
• SCED 344 Special Needs in the Secondary Classroom (3)
• SCED 345 Pre-Residency in MS/HS (1)
• SCED 362 Content Area Pedagogy (3)
• SCED 363 Pre-Residency Content Area Pedagogy (2)
• SCED 395 School, Teaching & Language Learning in a Global Society (3)
• SCED 414 Data Literacy for Learner Advocacy & Achievement (3)
• SCED 415 Clinical Experience in Data Literacy  (.5)
• SCED 470 Residency in the Elementary School (5)
• SCED 471 Residency in the Middle School (5)
• SCED 472 Residency in the High School (5)
• SCED 473 Teacher Residency Seminar (2)
• EDUC-290 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3)

*Music majors should check with the Music Curriculum Guides for alternative classes for these courses.

**Specific content majors (e.g. Visual Arts) may require a specialized technology course.

Licensure Areas to Supplement All-Grade Education

Students may elect to add a Mild Intervention (Special Education) license to their All-Grade license.