Apr 25, 2024

2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin

2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Elementary Education - Education Policy (Non-Licensure) (B.S.Ed.)

Program: B.S.Ed.(Non-Licensure)
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 with a concentration in public policy is intended to prepare students for successful careers in diverse areas, including education lobbying, serving as directors of after school programs, or in informal education organizations like Science Central, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and the Fort Wayne Urban League.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in elementary education, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (Regulations ) and the College of Education and Public Policy.

Grades of C- or higher are required in each course used toward this degree. Minimum 2.70 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33

General Education Requirements

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills (12 credits)

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing (18 credits)

4. Scientific Ways of Knowing (6 credits)

5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing (6 credits)

EDUC H340 - Education and American Culture Cr. 2-3.
One of the following:
ANTH E105 - Culture and Society Cr. 3.
ANTH L200 - Language and Culture Cr. 3.
POLS Y103 - Introduction to American Politics Cr. 3.
PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC S161 - Principles of Sociology Cr. 3.

6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing (3 credits)

HIST H105 - American History I Cr. 3.

7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing (3 credits)

At least 3 credits from approved list (suggested courses are ENG W103 or ENG W203-Creative Writing).

Category C: Capstone (3 credits)

8. Capstone Experience

At least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses.

Additional Educational Studies Requirements: 20-21 credits

ENG L390 - Children’s Literature Cr. 3.
FINA T255 - Crafts and Design Cr. 3.
HIST H232 - The World in the 20th Century Cr. 3.
MA 10200 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Cr. 3.
MA 10300 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III Cr. 3.
MUS Z241 - Introduction to Music Fundamentals Cr. 2.
PHYS 21000 - The Nature of Physical Science I Cr. 3.

Preprofessional Education Requirements: 12 credits

EDUC F200 - Examining Self as a Teacher Cr. 3.
EDUC P250 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4. and
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0.
EDUC Q200 - Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Cr. 1-3.
EDUC W200 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1-3.

Education Policy: 51-52 credits

Required Education Courses (12 credits)

Block 1:

EDUC K305 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDUC P315 - Child Development Cr. 3. or
EDUC M301 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

Block 2:

EDUC E337 - Classroom Learning Environments Cr. 3.
EDUC P375 - Classroom and Community Leadership Cr. 3.
EDUC M301 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

First Focus: Public Affairs Minor (15 credits)

Three required courses:

PPOL V170 - Introduction to Public Affairs Cr. 3.
PPOL E162 - Environment and People Cr. 3. or
PPOL E272 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Cr. 3.
PPOL V450 - Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs Cr. 1-3. (must take Politics and Education section: 3 credits)
Two additional courses (6 credits) from list approved for Public Affairs minor. We suggest taking PPOL V376 as one of the courses.

Second Focus: Select one of the following options based on your professional interests

If none of the following options work for you, you may create a cohesive focus and have it approved by your academic advisor. The focus should be a minimum of 18 credits with at least 12 credits at 300+ level.

Nonprofit Organization (22 credits):

BUS A201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Cr. 3.
COM 25300 - Introduction to Public Relations Cr. 3.
ENG W425 - Research Methods for Professional Writers Cr. 3. (allows for a focus on grant writing)
HSRV 10300 - Helping Relationship Techniques Cr. 3.
POLS Y150 - Foundations of Community Advocacy Cr. 1-3. (Cr. 1)
POLS Y307 - Indiana State Government and Politics Cr. 3. (focus on how government works in IN, state and local)
EDUC F400 - Honors Seminar Cr. 1-3. (Content Course Elective - see advisor for course selection)
EDUC E325 , EDUC E328 , EDUC E370 , EDUC E371 or EDUC N343 (Methods Course - see advisor for course selection)

Young Children (birth-age 8) and their families (19 credits):

COM 25300 - Introduction to Public Relations Cr. 3.
EDUC E327 - Social Studies Methods And The Family: Focus On Young Children Cr. 3.
EDUC E352 - Teaching And Learning In Preschool/Kindergarten Cr. 3.
EDUC E355 - Issues In Infancy And Early Childhood Mental Health Cr. 3.
HSRV 10300 - Helping Relationship Techniques Cr. 3.
POLS Y150 - Foundations of Community Advocacy Cr. 1-3. (Cr. 1)
SOC S300 - Race and Ethnic Relations Cr. 3. or
SOC S316 - The Family Cr. 3. or
SOC S317 - Social Stratification Cr. 3.

School-age Children or Diverse Children and Families (19 credits):

COM 25300 - Introduction to Public Relations Cr. 3.
COM 30300 - Intercultural Communication Cr. 3.
EDUC E327 - Social Studies Methods And The Family: Focus On Young Children Cr. 3.
EDUC E369 - Culturally Relevant, Multilingual Literacy Education For Elementary Educators Cr. 3.
POLS Y150 - Foundations of Community Advocacy Cr. 1-3. (1 credit)
SOC S300 - Race and Ethnic Relations Cr. 3. or
SOC S316 - The Family Cr. 3. or
SOC S317 - Social Stratification Cr. 3.
SPAN S120 - Spanish for Professionals Cr 3. (or other World Language course)

Educational Research (18 credits):

COM 30300 - Intercultural Communication Cr. 3.
EDUC E490 - Research in Elementary Education Cr. 1-3. (repeat for 6 credits total)
ENG W425 - Research Methods for Professional Writers Cr. 3.
HSRV 41700 - Research Methods Cr. 3. or
SOC S352 - Methods of Social Research Cr. 3.
PPOL K300 - Statistical Techniques Cr. 3. or
PSY 20100 - Introduction to Statistics in Psychology Cr. 3. or
SOC S351 - Social Statistics Cr. 3. or
STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods I Cr. 3.

Internship (6 credits)

EDUA F300 - Topical Exploration in Education Cr. 1-3. Internship in Education Policy (Junior Internship; 3 credits; 75 hours minimum)
EDUA F400 - Topical Exploration in Education Cr. 1-15. Internship in Education Policy (Senior Internship; 3 credits; 160 hours minimum)

Electives

(Can use any university degree credit bearing course to bring program to 120 credits)