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Undergraduate Bulletin 2009-2010 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2009-2010 [Archived Catalog]

Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)


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Program: B.S.Ed.
Department of Educational Studies
School of Education

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-6441 ~ www.ipfw.edu/educ


The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

  • Becoming more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society 
  • Improving the human condition by creating positive learning environments
  • Becoming change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
  • Solving client problems through clear, creative analyses
  • Assessing client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
  • Utilizing interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

The B.S.Ed. in elementary education is intended to prepare students for successful careers as teachers of children in preschool, elementary-primary, and elementary-intermediate classroom settings. The elementary education degree is divided into two concentrations: early childhood, for preschool and elementary-primary school settings, and middle childhood, for elementary-intermediate school settings. Preservice teachers must choose one or both concentrations to complete the degree. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, you are eligible to apply for an Indiana teaching license.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in elementary education, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the School of Education.

Early Childhood Concentration


School Settings: Preschool and Elementary-Primary (grades PreK - 3)


General Education Credits: 63


School of Education Credits: 52


Elective Credits: 9


Total Credits: 124


IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 63


Area II—Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 12


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

  • Biology Credits: 3
  • Chemistry or Physics Credits: 3
  • Geology or Astronomy Credits: 3

Area III—The Individual, Culture, and Society Credits: 12


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

  • American History Credits: 3
  • Economics or Political Science Credits: 3
  • Sociology or Psychology 120 Credits: 3

Area VI—Inquiry and Analysis Credits: 3


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

School of Education Requirements


Initial Requirements:


Prior to being admitted to the Block 1: Teacher Education program you must complete the following initial requirements:

  • PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test)

Block 2: Professional Education (P: Block 1)


  • T.E.A.M. I

Student Teaching


  • EDUC M501 - Portfolio Credits: 0

Electives Credits: 9


Total Credits: 124


Middle Childhood Concentration


School Settings: Elementary-Intermediate (grades 4-6)


General Education Credits: 63


School of Education Credits: 52


Elective Credits: 9


Total Credits: 124


IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 63


Area II—Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 12


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

  • Biology Credits: 3
  • Chemistry or Physics Credits: 3
  • Geology or Astronomy Credits: 3

Area III—The Individual, Culture, and Society Credits: 12


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

  • American History Credits: 3
  • Economics or Political Science Credits: 3
  • Sociology or Psychology 120 Credits: 3

Area VI—Inquiry and Analysis Credits: 3


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

School of Education Requirements


Initial Requirements:


Prior to being admitted to the Block 1: Teacher Education program you must complete the following initial requirements:

  • PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test)

Block 2: Professional Education (P: Block 1)


  • T.E.A.M. I

Student Teaching


  • EDUC M501 - Portfolio Credits: 0

Electives Credits: 9


Total Credits: 124


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