Oct 18, 2024

2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin

2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)

Program: B.S.Ed.
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education and Public Policy

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146 ~ 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 elementary generalist (K-6) classroom settings. 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 College of Education and Public Policy.

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 50-52

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Specialty Area (Concentrations, Dual Licenses, or IPFW Minors)

Directed Electives: 5 credits or more depending on your choice of a Specialty Area

Elementary Education students are required to complete one of the following specialty areas to fulfill these elective requirements (the subject must have a 2.70 GPA or higher):

a Concentration (a set of courses in language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies that does not directly lead to licensure)
a Dual License program (a set of courses in combination with a major in elementary education that will also lead to licensure in Early Childhood, Teachers of English Learners, or Exceptional Needs-Mild)
an IPFW Minor (You may complete one of the following university minors: Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Folklore, French, French Teaching, Geology, German, German Teaching, History, Human Services, Journalism, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Production, Exceptional Needs-Mild Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Professional Writing, Psychology, Public Affairs, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Spanish Teaching, and Theatre. Minors do not lead directly to licensure. See Undergraduate Bulletin Part 4 for specific course requirements for each minor.)

Note: Some of the courses listed below may be counted in the elementary degree as well as the subject area. However, most subjects will require more than the 6 additional credits required for a degree in elementary education.

Concentrations

Dual Licenses

Early Childhood: 21 credits

EDUC E337 - Classroom Learning Environments Cr. 3.
EDUA F400 Topics: Issues in Mental Health Cr. 3.
EDUC E352 - Teaching And Learning In Preschool/Kindergarten Cr. 3.
EDUC E370 - Language Arts & Reading I Cr. 3.
EDUC P315 - Child Development Cr. 3.
EDUC P450 - Child Development Seminar Cr. 3.
EDUC M470 - Practicum Cr. 3-8.

Teachers of English Learners: 21 credits

LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
ENG G302 - Structure of Modern English (TESOL) Cr. 3.
ENG G432 - Second Language Acquisition Cr. 3.
LING L321 - Methods and Materials for TESOL I Cr. 3.
LING L322 - Methods and Materials for TESOL II Cr. 3.
LING L360 - Language in Society Cr. 3.
LING L470 - TENL Practicum Cr. 3.

Exceptional Needs-Mild: 27 credits

IPFW Minor: variable credits

You may complete one of the following university minors:

Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Folklore, French, French Teaching, Geology, German, German Teaching, History, Human Services, Journalism, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Production, Exceptional Needs-Mild, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Professional Writing, Psychology, Public Affairs, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Spanish Teaching, and Theatre.

Minors do not lead directly to licensure. See Undergraduate Bulletin Part 4 for specific course requirements for each minor.

Education Requirements Credits: 64

Preprofessional Education Requirements Credits: 12

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

Pearson Basic Skills Assessment or Alternative Measure (see your advisor for approved alternatives)
EDUC F200 - Examining Self as a Teacher Cr. 3.
C: EDUC P250 and EDUC M101
EDUC P250 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4.
C: EDUC F200 and EDUC M101
EDUC Q200 - Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Cr. 1-3.
EDUC W200 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1-3.
(a grade of B- or better is required) (C: M101)
Credits 3
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
Credits: 0 (C: EDUC F200, EDUC P250, and EDUC W200)

Block 1: Professional Education Credits: 12

EDUA F300 - Topical Exploration in Literacy Education Cr. 3. (C: EDUC P315 and EDUC M301)
EDUC H340 - Education and American Culture Cr. 2-3.
EDUC K305 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDUC M301 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.
EDUC P315 - Child Development Cr. 3. (C: EDUA F300 and EDUC M301)

Additional Required Courses Credits: 4-5

These courses may be taken any time after completion of their prerequisites and before Student Teaching.

EDUC M323 - The Teaching of Music in the Elementary Schools Cr. 2.
EDUC M333 - Art Experiences for the Elementary Teacher Cr. 2.
Elective: (if necessary to reach 120 credits) Cr. 0-1

Block 2: Professional Education (P: Block 1) Credits: 12

EDUC E337 - Classroom Learning Environments Cr. 3.
EDUC E370 - Language Arts & Reading I Cr. 3.
EDUC K307 - Methods for Teaching Students with Special Needs Cr. 3.
EDUC P375 - Classroom and Community Leadership Cr. 3.
EDUC M301 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

Block 3: Professional Education (P: Block 2) Credits: 12

EDUC E325 - Social Studies in the Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
EDUC E328 - Science in the Elementary Schools Cr. 3.
EDUC E371 - Language Arts and Reading II Cr. 3.
EDUC N343 - Mathematics in the Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDUC M401 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr.0-3.

Student Teaching (P: Block 3) Credits 12

EDUC M425 - Student Teaching: Elementary Cr. 1-16.
Credits: 12
EDUC M501 - Final Program Assessment: Cr. 0