Nov 23, 2024

2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin

2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Secondary 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 secondary education-education 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 secondary education-education policy, 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 required for graduation.

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33

General Education Requirements

Some of the following General Education courses may be included in your major. See your Education advisor.

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills (9 credits)

1. Written Communication

ENG W131 - Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I Cr. 2-3.

2. Speaking and Listening

COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.

3. Quantitative Reasoning

One of the following:

MA 14000 - Practical Quantitative Reasoning Cr. 3.
MA 15300 - College Algebra Cr. 3.
STAT 12500 - Communicating with Statistics Cr. 3.

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing (21 credits)

4. Scientific Ways of Knowing

BIOL 10000 - Introduction to the Biological World Cr. 3.
Refer to Approved List (not BIOL) Cr. 3.

5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

EDUC H340 - Education and American Culture Cr. 2-3.
Refer to Approved List Cr. 3.

6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Refer to Approved List Cr. 3.
Refer to Approved List Cr. 3.

7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

At least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses.

Category C: Capstone (3 credits)

8. Capstone Experience

At least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses.

Additional Educational Studies Requirements: 15-16 credits

ENG W233 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
General Education B4 (different subject) Cr. 3.
General Education B6 (different subject) Cr. 3.
General Education B7 (different subject) Cr. 3.
PSY 23500 - Child Psychology Cr. 3.
Science Lab Requirement Cr. 0-1. (Suggested courses with labs include: CHM 11100, CHM 12000, PHYS 12700, PHYS 13100, GEOL G103, or GEOL G104.)

Preprofessional Education Requirements: 6 credits

EDUC F200 - Examining Self as a Teacher Cr. 3. and
EDUC M101 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0.
EDUC W200 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1-3.

Education Policy: 45-49 credits

Required Education Courses (9 credits)

Block 1: (6 credits)

EDUC K306 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Secondary Classrooms Cr. 3.
EDUC P250 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4. and
EDUC M201 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

Block 2: (3 credits)

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 section title “Politics and Education” ; 3 credits)
Two additional courses from list approved for minor.
PPOL V376 - Law and Public Policy Cr. 3. (Recommended)

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.

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 (to bring program to 120 credits)

You should use no more that 9 credits of 100 or 200 level courses. This is a good place to begin working toward a university approved minor (see Part 5).