Program Overview

School of Education

The School of Education at Indiana University Indianapolis offers a range of programs for students pursuing a career in education.

Academics

The school is divided into several academic departments, including Urban Teacher Education and Urban Educational Counseling, Leadership & Policy Studies.

Degrees & Programs

The school offers various degree programs, including:

• Bachelor's Degree
  • Principles
  • Secondary Education
    • World Languages
  • Elementary Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Urban Education Studies Minor
• Master's Degrees
  • School Counseling
  • Urban Education Leadership
  • Special Education (Exceptional Needs)
  • Specializations in Technology
  • Elementary & Secondary Education (Urban Education)
  • Urban Principalship Track
  • Mental Health Counseling Certificate
• Doctoral Degrees
  • Urban Education Studies
• Alternative Certification/T2T Programs
• Education Non-Degree Graduate
• Hoosier STEM Academy
• License Addition
• License Renewal
• Non-U.S. Degree

Early Childhood Education Degree Requirements

B.S. Education: Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program allows students to complete the first 2 years at Ivy Tech or Vincennes University and then the last two years at IU Indianapolis.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Early Childhood Education program must have:

• An Associate's degree from Ivy Tech or Vincennes University
• An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5

Program Structure

The program is divided into four blocks:

Block I: Foundations in Early Care and Education - 13 credit hours

• EDUC-E351 - Foundations in Early Care and Education (3 cr)
• EDUC-E330 - Infant Learning Environments (3 cr)
• EDUC-K307 - Special Education (3 cr)
• EDUC-L441 - Bilingual Education (3 cr)
• EDUC-M301 - Lab/Field Experiences-Infant/Toddlers (1 cr)

Block II: Teaching Methods: Part I (Pre K-3) - 13 credit hours

• EDUC-E321 - Science for Early Childhood (3 cr)
• EDUC-E331 - Literacy Methods in the Early Grades (3 cr)
• EDUC-E332 - Math Methods in the Early Grades (3 cr)
• EDUC-T320 - Diversity & Learning in Urban Schools (3 cr)
• EDUC-M304 - Lab/Field Experiences- Preschool/PreK (1 cr)

Summer I / Summer II - 9 credit hours

• Concentration Course (3 cr)
• Concentration Course (3 cr)
• EDUC-K448 - Families, School, & Society (3 cr)

Block III: Teaching Methods: Part II (Pre K-3) - 13 credit hours

• EDUC-E329 - STEM in the Elementary School (3 cr)
• EDUC-E325 - Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 cr)
• EDUC-E340 - Methods of Teaching Reading (3 cr)
• EDUC-M324 - Teach About the Arts (3 cr)
• EDUC-M305 - Lab/Field Experiences- K-3 (1 cr)

Block IV: Student Teaching - 12 credit hours

• EDUC-M423 - Early Childhood Education Student Teaching (12 cr)

Special Education Dual Licensure

To get certified, students must take the following 18 credit hours in the appropriate sequence:

• EDUC K448 - Families, School and Society (3)
• EDUC K453 - Classroom Management and Behavior Supports (3)
• EDUC K465 - Collaboration and Service Delivery (3)
• EDUC K420 - Assistive Technology in Special Education (3)
• EDUC K426 - Assessment & Instruction I - Mild (3)
• EDUC K441 - Transition Across the Lifespan (3)

ENL Dual Licensure

To get certified, students must take the following 18 credit hours in the appropriate sequence:

• EDUC-L 441 - Bilingual Education
• ENG-Z 432 - Second Language Acquisition or ENG-Z 205 Introduction to English Grammar
• EDUC-L 403 - Assessment Literacy for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
• EDUC-L 436 - Methods and Materials for ESL
• EDUC-L405 - Second Language Learner, Literacy, and Instruction

Student Experiences

The school offers various student experiences, including the Future Educators Fund, student video testimonies, student organizations, and student teaching.

Faculty & Research

The school has a faculty directory and an SOE Research Office, which provides funding, partnerships, and presentations.

Alumni & Giving

The school has an alumni news section, alumni awards, and a way to support the school through donations.

Community Engagement

The school is involved in various community engagement activities, including the Cohen Lecture Series, Freedom School, and IU School of Education in Indianapolis Summer Impact Programs.