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A pplying for A dmission to the S chool of E ducation

Pre-Elementary & Pre-Special Education Candidates. A pplying for A dmission to the S chool of E ducation. APPLICATION DUE 5:00pm February 15 Turn in to SOE Dean’s Office HH0020.

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A pplying for A dmission to the S chool of E ducation

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  1. Pre-Elementary & Pre-Special Education Candidates Applyingfor Admission to the School of Education

  2. APPLICATION DUE 5:00pm February 15 Turn in to SOE Dean’s Office HH0020

  3. 55 semester hours, including current semester, towards General Ed. Requirements—ELEM only (No developmental courses) • EDUC-F200, SPCH-S121, ENG-W131, MATH-T101, all completed with a “C” or better. • 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 Application Criteria

  4. Successful completion of ONE course from theSocial 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 (World in the 20th Century) Special Education: • POLS-Y103, Y107, Y109 (Political Science) • HIST-H105, H106 (American History) or GEOG-G110 (Human Geography) • SOC-S163 (Social Problems) or GEOG-G201 (World Regional Geography) Application Criteria

  5. 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. Application Criteria

  6. MUST submit Praxis 1 score report or Alternatives • May apply without; submit ASAP; but first come, first served, until cohort is full. • Praxis 1 composite (total) at least 527 • 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 (“Critical Reading”) 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. Praxis 1 Alternative Scores

  7. Elementary and Special Education IUS GPA of at least a 2.5. Must maintain throughout program! Must have attempted the Praxis I (Passing Scores) Math175 Reading176 Writing172 G.P.A. and PRAXIS Scores

  8. Application COPY of Praxis scores or alternatives; KEEP your original Praxis Documentation! APPLICATION DUE 5pm, February 15 Turn in to SOE Dean’s Office, HH0020

  9. YOUR LETTER MAY INDICATE YOU ARE: • FULLY ADMITTED. • ADMISSION PENDING. • Acceptance letter will be mailed out mid-March. • 50 seats! If you’ve not received a letter by mid-March, contact: Dr. Walter Ryan, Elem. Coordinator(wryan@ius.edu) Dr. Cathy Shea, Spec. Ed. Coordinator(cshea@ius.edu) Getting Accepted

  10. Block 1 Courses: • Chose Group A or Group B at registration • Must have completed ALL Language Arts courses prior to B1. • Maintain 2.5 in current classes • Maintain 2.5 in content areas

  11. 90+ 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.) Field Experience in ALL Blocks

  12. Before entering field experiences, every candidate will need to complete a background check. Each school system has its own process and decides which crimes prevent placement. Disqualification by a school system may prevent a candidate from completing an SOE program. Any crime against children disqualifies candidates from admission or continuation in any SOE program. Criminal Background checks

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

  14. 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 Ryan • Special Ed: Dr Shea • If you have TRANSFER coursework, see Dr Barbara Thompson-Book (bacthomp@ius.edu) • When in doubt, ask questions! Successful Completion of Program

  15. Thanks for coming!

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