Applying for the School of Education

1. Applying for theSchool of Education Pre-Elementary and Special Education Applicants

2. Application Criteria • 55 credit hours (including current semester) towards General Ed. requirements. • Developmental courses (such as Math 07) don’t count toward the 55 credits • EDUC-F200, SPCH-S121, ENG-W131, MATH-T101, all completed with a “C” or better. “C-” doesn’t count • Completed, or be enrolled in, all Language Arts content courses. • Overall GPA of at least 2.50 (no rounding up) • “C” or better in all L-Arts and Math content courses. • Passing score on Praxis 1 tests or alternatives

3. Application Criteria Successful Completion of ONE course from the Social Studies Content Block (“D-” or higher) Elementary: • ECON-E100, E150, or E101 (Economics) • GEOG-G201 (World Regional Geography) • SOC-R220 (The Family) • HIST-H105 or H106 (American History I or II) • POLS-Y103 (Introduction to American Politics) • HIST-H101 Special Education: • POLS-Y103, Y107, Y109 (Political Science) • HIST-H105, H106 (American History) or GEOG-G110 (Human Geo.) • SOC-S163 (Social Problems) or GEOG-G201 (World Reg. Geo.)

4. Application Criteria Successful Completion of ONE course from the Science Content Block (“D-” or higher) Elementary: • BIOL-L100 (Humans & the Biological World) • CHEM-C104 (Physical Science & Society) • GEOG-G107 (Physical Systems of the Environment) Special Education: • BIOL-L100 (Humans & the Biological World) • CHEM-C104 (Physical Science & Society) or CHEM-C101 (Elementary Chemistry I) NOTE: To complete program, one science course must include a lab; not needed to apply.

5. GPA and PRAXIS Scores IU Southeast Elementary and Special Education Program GPA requirement is 2.5 (between B- and C+) Must maintain throughout program! Must have attempted the Praxis I (Passing Scores) Math 175 Reading 176 Writing 172 PRAXIS 1 composite (total) at least 527

6. PRAXIS 1 Alternative Scores MUST submit PRAXIS 1 score report or Alternatives • - May apply without and submit ASAP; but first come, first served, until cohort is full. • ACT with a score of at least 24 based on Math, Reading, Grammar, and Science • SAT with a score of at least 1100 based on Verbal and Math – • NOT “Writing” or sub-tests • GRE with a score of at least 1100 based on Verbal and Quantitative • Anyone with a Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution is exempt.

7. How to Apply • Fill out Application • Turn in to SOE Dean’s Office, HH0020 • Attach copy of PRAXIS scores or alternatives Keep your original PRAXIS or ACT/SAT Documentation Application Deadline: OCTOBER 15, 2012

8. Getting Accepted YOUR LETTER WILL INDICATE YOU ARE: • FULLY ADMITTED • ADMISSION PENDING Acceptance letters will be mailed out mid-November. Maximum of 50 candidates If you’ve not received a letter by mid-November, contact: Dr. Walter Ryan, Elem. Coordinator - wryan@ius.edu Dr. Cathy Shea, Spec. Ed. Coordinator – cshea@ius.edu

9. Field Experience in All Blocks • About 80 hours in local schools • It is MANDATORY for students to be available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM! Practica schedules will be set early in each semester

10. Sequence of Blocks • Block 1 – Child as Learner • Block 2 – The Literate Child • Block 3 – Integration across the Curriculum • Block 4 – Teaching in an Era of Accountability

11. Successful Completion of Program • Know your requirements! • Meet with faculty advisor each semester! The letter of acceptance will include your advisor’s name. • If you have Petitions for Exception, be sure to follow-up: • Elementary: Dr. Walter Ryan - wryan@ius.edu • Special Ed: Dr. Cathy Shea - cshea@ius.edu • When in doubt, ask questions!

12. Thanks for Attending!