Degrees School of Education

Bulletin 2000-2002

School of Education Education/Social Work Building (BS) 3137
902 W. New York St.,
Indpls, IN, 46202
(317) 274-6801
School of Education

Degree Tracks and Program Requirements

Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in early childhood education is a 62 credit hour program that offers preparation for individuals who are working or will work as instructional assistants, or teachers in child care centers, family day care homes, nursery schools, Head Start centers, special education centers, recreation centers, programs for children of migrant workers, or similar early childhood programs. Individuals completing this program and possessing teaching experience (a minimum of three years) could qualify to become directors of early childhood programs in nonpublic settings. Special attention is given to integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

Candidates for the Associate of Science degree must complete 62 credit hours and earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, as well as maintain a GPA of 2.5 in the subject matter concentration. The last 15 credit hours must be earned on one of the core campuses, either Indianapolis or Bloomington. The course work for the Associate of Science degree may be applied to the Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement.

GENERAL EDUCATION

Electives (3 credit hours)

See an academic advisor or the program advisor before choosing electives.

Elementary School Certification Program

GENERAL EDUCATION

Language Arts (18 credit hours)

(9 credit hours of literature and 9 credit hours of oral and written expression)

EDUC E449 Trade Books in the Classroom (3 cr.) or ENG L390 Children’s Literature (3 cr.) World Literature (two courses, one of which must be selected from those with an asterisk) ENG L115 Literature for Today (3 cr.)
ENG L202 Literary Interpretation (3 cr.)
ENG L203 Introduction to Drama (3 cr.)*
ENG L204 Introduction to Fiction (3 cr.)*
ENG L205 Introduction to Poetry (3 cr.)*
ENG L206 Introduction to Nonfictional Prose (2 cr.)*
ENG L213 Literary Masterpieces I (3 cr.)*
ENG L214 Literary Masterpieces II (3 cr.)*
ENG L220 Introduction to Shakespeare (3 cr.)
ENG L301 Critical and Historical Survey of English Literature I (3 cr.)
ENG L302 Critical and Historical Survey of English Literature II (3 cr.)
ENG L370 Black American Writing (3 cr.)
ENG L381 Recent Writing (3 cr.) Oral Expression (3 credit hours) COMM R110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 cr.)

Written Expression (3 credit hours)

ENG W131 Elementary Composition (3 cr.)

Oral and Written Electives

Sufficient courses from the following to complete 9 credit hours in oral and written expression:

COMM C180 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)
COMM R227 Argumentation and Debate (3 cr.)
COMM R228 Discussion and Group Methods (3 cr.)
COMM R320 Advanced Public Speaking (3 cr.)
COMM R321 Persuasion (3 cr.)
COMM T205 Introduction to Oral Interpretation (3 cr.)
ENG W132 Elementary Composition II (3 cr.)
ENG W206 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 cr.)
ENG W233 Intermediate Expository Writing (3 cr.)
ENG W250 Writing in Context (3 cr.)
ENG W290 Writing in the Arts and Sciences (3 cr.)
ENG W350 Advanced Expository Writing (3 cr.)

Science (15 credit hours)

EDUC Q200 Basic Science Skills (3 cr.) Biological Sciences (3-5 credit hours) BIOL K101 Concepts of Biology (5 cr.)
BIOL N100 Contemporary Biology (3 cr.)
BIOL N212 Human Biology (2 cr.)
BIOL N213 Human Biology Laboratory (1 cr.)

Physical Sciences (3-5 credit hours)

CHEM C100 World of Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C101 Elementary Chemistry (3 cr., without laboratory)
CHEM C105 Principles of Chemistry (5 cr., lecture, recitation, laboratory)
PHYS 100 Physics in the Modern World (5 cr.)
PHYS 200 Our Physical Environment (3 cr.)
PHYS 201 General Physics I (5 cr.)
PHYS 202 General Physics II (5 cr.)

Earth Sciences (3-5 credit hours)

GEOG G107 Physical Systems of the Environment (3 cr.)
GEOL G107 Environmental Geology (3 cr.)
GEOL G109 Geology: Evolution of the Earth (3 cr.)
GEOL G110 Geology: The Earth’s Environment (3 cr.)

Science Elective (3-5 cr.) Choose one of the courses listed above or any science course not already taken (including Astronomy).

Social Studies (12 credit hours)

GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography (3 cr.)
HIST H105 American History I (3 cr.) or
HIST H106 American History II (3 cr.)
HIST H108 Perspectives on the World to 1800 (3 cr.) or
HIST H109 Perspectives on the World Since 1800 (3 cr.) or
HIST H113 History of Western Civilization I (3 cr.) or
HIST H114 History of Western Civilization II (3 cr.)

Elective from Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology,or Sociology (3 cr.)

Mathematics (9 credit hours)

MATH 118 Finite Mathematics (3 cr.)
MATH 130 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3 cr.) and
MATH 132 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III (3 cr.) or
MATH 136 Math for Elementary Teachers (6 cr.)

Fine Arts (5 credit hours)

HER H100 Art Appreciation (3 cr.)
MUS E241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals (2 cr.)

Physical Education (2-3 credit hours)

HPER H160 First Aid (3 cr.)
HPER P290 Movement Experiences for Preschool and Elementary Children (2 cr.)

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (53-59 credit hours)

Please see an advisor for information about the required course sequence. EDUC E325 Social Studies in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
EDUC E328 Science in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
EDUC E339 Methods of Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary School (3 cr.)
EDUC E340 Methods of Teaching Reading I (3 cr.)
EDUC E341 Methods of Teaching Reading II (3 cr.)
EDUC E343 Mathematics in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
EDUC H340 Education and American Culture (3 cr.)
EDUC K205 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 cr.)
EDUC K206 Teaching Methods for Students with Special Needs (3 cr.)
EDUC M101, M201, M301, M401 Laboratory/Field Experiences (6 sections, 1 cr. each)
EDUC M323 The Teaching of Music in the Elementary Schools (2 cr.)
EDUC M333 Art Experiences for the Elementary Teacher (2 cr.)
EDUC M425 Student Teaching: Elementary (10-16 cr.)
EDUC P251 Educational Psychology for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
EDUC W200 Microcomputing for Education: An Introduction (3 cr.)

CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES (6 credit hour minimum)

EDUC M300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.)

Elective (3 cr.)—Select from the following options:

Language: Two courses 100 level or above in a language other than English, but which may include American Sign Language, will be required.

Area Study: At least one 200- to 400-level course with a definite focus on a non-United States cultural background selected from a discipline such as anthropology, political science, history, religion, etc., but not a "global problems" course, will be required.

Overseas Study: Experience in this area would be by credit earned in any of the IU approved study-abroad programs.

Student Teaching: Experience in one of the several available Special Cultural Immersion Student Teaching Projects would satisfy the requirement beyond M300.

With careful planning, the elective may be incorporated into the general-education or professional study requirements. Advisor approval is required for each option.

Elementary Endorsements (12-21 credit hours)

Endorsements in the areas of coaching, computer-based education, English as a second language, kindergarten, special education (a dual-certification program), and reading may be added to the elementary license. Refer to appropriate pages for these endorsements. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for the courses required for the minor.

KINDERGARTEN ENDORSEMENT (UNDERGRADUATE TRACK)

The addition of the kindergarten endorsement to the standard elementary license qualifies the holder to teach all subjects in kindergarten as well as in grades 1-6. This course sequence starts in the fall only, for students beginning Block I. EDUC E335 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 cr.) M400 Field Experience (0 cr.)
EDUC E337 Classroom Learning Environments (3 cr.) M401 Field Experience (0 cr.)
EDUC E338 Early Childhood Educator (3 cr.)
EDUC M101 Laboratory/Field Experience (0-1 cr.)
EDUC M4701 Practicum: Kindergarten (6 cr.)
HPER H363 Personal Health (3 cr.) or
HPER N231 Human Nutrition (3 cr.)

KINDERGARTEN ENDORSEMENT (GRADUATE TRACK)

This track is available to students who already hold an elementary teaching license. EDUC E506 Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
EDUC E508 Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
EDUC E509 Internship in Early Childhood Education/Student Teaching (6 cr.)
EDUC E525 Advanced Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
HPER H363 Personal Health (3 cr.) or
HPER N231 Human Nutrition (3 cr.)

COMPUTING ENDORSEMENT

The addition of the "Computer Endorsement" to the standard elementary teaching license serves as an additional credential for those who wish to serve as leaders in the use of technology within their schools.

Prerequisite Courses:

EDUC W200 Microcomputers for Education: An Introduction (3 cr.)

Required:

EDUC W204 Programming for Microcomputers in Education (Java for Educators) (3 cr.) or
CSCI N331 Visual Basic Programming (3 cr.)
EDUC W210 Survey of Computer-Based Education
(3 cr.)
EDUC W220 Technical Issues in Education (3 cr.)
EDUC W310 Computer-Based Teaching Methods
(3 cr.)
EDUC W410 Practicum in Computer-Based Education (6 cr.)

READING ENDORSEMENT TO ELEMENTARY LICENSE

The holder of the reading minor is eligible to be a reading teacher at the level of the certification to which it is attached. The minor is valid for the duration of the certificate to which it is attached.

Required courses:

EDUC E340 Methods of Teaching Reading I (3 cr.)
EDUC E341 Methods of Teaching Reading II (3 cr.)
EDUC X401 Critical Reading in the Content Area
(3 cr.)
EDUC X425 Practicum in Reading (6 cr.)
EDUC X470 Psycholinguistics for Reading Teachers
(3 cr.) or an advisor-approved linguistics course
EDUC E449 Trade Books for the Classroom (1-3 cr.) or
ENG L390 Children’s Literature (3 cr.)

Electives: Approved courses from reading, educational psychology, special education, and language-related areas.

JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTENDED COVERAGE TO THE ELEMENTARY LICENSE

The extension of the standard elementary license to the junior high/middle school license qualifies the holder not only to teach in the elementary school but also in the teaching area in junior high/middle school grades 5-9. In order to extend the elementary license, the following requirements must be met:

Eighteen (18) credits in approved courses in one of the following junior high/middle school supporting areas: Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Six (6) credits in professional education courses always to include EDUC M470 Practicum: Junior High/Middle School (3-6 cr.)

Extended Coverage: French (18-23 credit hours)

A minimum of 18 credit hours must be completed, including 12 credit hours in 300- or 400-level courses. Courses below the 200 level will not count toward extended coverage.

200-level courses (6-11 credit hours)

May be completed through one of the following options:

by completing a sequence of courses at the 200 level:
F203 Second-Year French I (4 cr.)
F204 Second-Year French II (4 cr.)
by testing into a 300-level course and applying to the French department for 6 hours of credit in F299 (special credit).
by testing into F204 and receiving a minimum grade of C and then applying to the French department for credit in F203 Second-Year French I.

Language (9 credit hours)

FREN F300 Lectures et analyses littéraires (3 cr.)
FREN F328 Advanced French Composition and Grammar (3 cr.)
FREN F331 French Pronunciation and Diction (3 cr.)

Culture (3 credit hours)

FREN F360 Introduction socio-culturelle à la France (3 cr.)

Electives (1-3 credit hours)

FREN F307 Masterpieces of French Literature (3 cr.)
FREN F421 Fourth-Year French (3 cr.)
FREN F495 Individual Readings in French Literature (1-3 cr.)
FREN F498 Foreign Study in France (4-8 cr.)

Extended Coverage: German (18 credit hours)

A minimum of 18 credit hours must be completed, including 12 credit hours in 300- or 400-level courses. Courses below the 200 level will not count toward extended coverage.

200-level courses (6-8 credit hours)

May be completed by one of the following options:

advanced placement credit through G299 (6 cr.)

satisfactory completion of G225 (4 cr.) and G230 (4 cr.)

Language (9 credit hours) Select from:

GER G300 Mittelstufe I (3 cr.)
GER G330 Mittelstufe II (3 cr.)
GER G331 Business German (3 cr.)
GER G333 German Translation Practice (3 cr.)
GER G340 Deutsch: Schreiben und Sprechen (3 cr.)
GER G431 Advanced Business German (3 cr.)
GER G445 Fortgeschrittenes Deutsch: Grammatik (3 cr.)
GER G465 Fortgeschrittenes Deutsch: Kommunikation (3 cr.)

Culture (3 credit hours)

GER G365 Deutsche Kulturkunde (3 cr.)

Extended Coverage: Spanish (18-22 credit hours)

A minimum of 18 credit hours must be completed, including 12 credit hours in 300- or 400-level courses. Courses below the 200 level will not count toward extended coverage.

200-level courses (6-10 credit hours)

May be completed through one of the following options:

by completing: S203 Second-Year Spanish I (4 cr.)
S204 Second-Year Spanish II (4 cr.)
S311 Spanish Grammar (3 cr.)
placing by examination in S204 (4 cr.) and receiving 3 credit hours of special credit upon the successful completion of the course, plus S210 (2 cr.) for a total of 9 credit hours.
placing by examination at the 300-level and receiving 6 credit hours of special credit in S298 upon the successful completion of a 300-level course.

Language (9 credit hours)

Must always include:

SPAN S313 Writing Spanish I (3 cr.)
SPAN S317 Spanish Conversation and Diction (3 cr.) The remaining 3 credit hours may be selected from the following: SPAN S320 Pronunciation and Diction (3 cr.)
SPAN S428 Applied Spanish Linguistics (3 cr.) Culture (3 credit hours) SPAN S363 Introduction to Hispanic Culture (3 cr.)

Extended Coverage: Language Arts (18 credit hours)

Complete courses in the following to total 18 credit hours:

Complete each of the following for a total of 12 credit hours: EDUC X470 Psycholinguistics for Teachers of Reading (3 cr.) or
ENG G205 Introduction to the English Language (3 cr.)
EDUC X460 Books for Reading Instruction (Adolescent Literature) (3 cr.) or
ENG L376 Literature for Adolescents (3 cr.)
ENG W350 Advanced Expository Writing (3 cr.)
EDUC X401 Critical Reading in Content Areas
(3 cr.)
Complete one of the following for 3 credit hours: ENG L202 Literary Interpretation (3 cr.)
ENG L203 Introduction to Drama (3 cr.)
ENG L204 Introduction to Fiction (3 cr.)
ENG L205 Introduction to Poetry (3 cr.)
ENG L213 Literary Masterpieces I (3 cr.)
ENG L214 Literary Masterpieces II (3 cr.)
ENG L365 Modern Drama: Continental (3 cr.)
ENG L366 Modern Drama: English, Irish, and American (3 cr.)
ENG L370 Black American Writing (3 cr.)
ENG L381 Recent Writing (3 cr.)
Complete one of the following for 3 credit hours: COMM T205 Introduction to Oral Interpretation (3 cr.)
ENG C190 An Introduction to Film (3 cr.)
JOUR J200 Writing, Reporting, and Editing I
(3 cr.) P: JOUR J100 or EDUC W200

Extended Coverage: Mathematics (17-22 credit hours)

Complete courses listed below to total 17-22 credit hours.

CSCI 208 The Computer in Business (3 cr.) or
CSCI 201 Computer Literacy (3 cr.) or
CSCI 220 Problem Solving with Computers (3 cr.)
MATH 151 Algebra and Trigonometry (5 cr.) or
MATH 153 Algebra and Trigonometry I (3 cr.) and
MATH 154 Algebra and Trigonometry II (3 cr.)
MATH 221 Calculus for Technology I (3 cr.) and MATH 222 Calculus for Technology II (3 cr.) or MATH 163 Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5 cr.) and
MATH 164 Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (5 cr.)
STAT 301 Elementary Statistical Methods I (3 cr.) or STAT 311 Introductory Probability (3 cr.)

Extended Coverage: Science (18 credit hours)

Complete courses from the following four general science areas to total 18 credit hours. Choose at least one course from each area.

Biology

BIOL K101 Concepts of Biology (5 cr.)
BIOL K103 Concepts of Biology II (5 cr.)
BIOL N107 Introduction to Zoology (4 cr.)

Earth-Space Science

AST A100 The Solar System (3 cr.)
AST A105 Stellar Astronomy (3 cr.)
GEOG G107 Physical Systems of the Environment (3 cr.)
GEOG G315 Environmental Conservation (3 cr.)
GEOL G107 Environmental Geology (3 cr.)
GEOL G109 Geology: Evolution of the Earth (3 cr., 2 cr. without laboratory)
GEOL G110 Geology: The Earth’s Environment (3 cr., 2 cr. without laboratory)

Chemistry

CHEM C101 Elementary Chemistry I (5 cr., 3 cr. without laboratory)
CHEM C102 Elementary Chemistry II (5 cr., 3 cr. without laboratory)
CHEM C105 Principles of Chemistry I (5 cr., lecture, recitation, laboratory)
CHEM C106 Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr., lecture, recitation, laboratory)

Physics

PHYS 100 Physics in the Modern World (5 cr.)
PHYS 200 Our Physical Environment (3 cr.)
PHYS 218 General Physics (4 cr.) Electives to total 18 credit hours selected from courses not used above.

Extended Coverage: Social Studies

A minimum of 18 credit hours must be completed in the following:

Choose one of the following areas and complete the two courses listed for a total of 6 credit hours.
Complete one elective from this same area for 3 credit hours.

Note: Due to the content of most middle school social studies programs, it is strongly recommended this area of concentration be U.S. History, Geography, or World History.

Economics

ECON E201 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 cr.) and
ECON E202 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 cr.)

Geography

GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography (3 cr.) and
GEOG G107 Physical Systems of the Environment (3 cr.)

Government

POLS Y101 Principles of Political Science (3 cr.)
and
POLS Y103 Introduction to American Politics (3 cr.)

United States History

HIST H105 American History I (3 cr.) and
HIST H106 American History II (3 cr.)

World Civilization

HIST H113 History of Western Civilization I (3 cr.) and
HIST H114 History of Western Civilization II (3 cr.)

Elect additional course work to contribute to a diversified and coherent view of social studies to total 18 credit hours. Students should consult a social studies education faculty advisor in order to choose a coherent pattern of course work.

Anthropology

ANTH A103 Human Origins and Prehistory (3 cr.)
ANTH A104 Culture and Society (3 cr.)
ANTH A303 Evolution and Prehistory (3 cr.)
ANTH A304 Social and Cultural Behavior (3 cr.)

Psychology

PSY B104 Psychology as a Social Science (3 cr.)
PSY B105 Psychology as a Biological Science (3 cr.)

Sociology

SOC R100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
SOC R121 Social Problems (3 cr.)

SPECIAL EDUCATION (MILD INTERVENTION): DUAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS (24 credit hours)

The field of special education has become more collaborative and inclusive. Special educators must be prepared to work collaboratively with general education personnel, and they must be well-versed in curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of all learners, including those with disability labels.

This program prepares students to teach in elementary (grades 1-6) and students with "mild" intervention needs. Mild intervention certification will replace licensure in the areas of learning disabilities and mild cognitive and emotional disabilities in the state of Indiana.

Students must enroll in either the full-time or part-time Learning to Teach/Teaching to Learn program (either cohort or blocking formats), beginning in the fall semester. In addition, students are required to take one of the following 3-credit seminars each semester while completing this program:

Professional Education courses:

Prerequisite/Corequisite (with Seminar 1) EDUC K205 Introduction to Exception Children (3 cr.)

Prerequisite/Corequisite (with Seminar 5) EDUC K206 Teaching Methods for Students with Special Needs (3 cr.)

Required Special Education courses: Seminar 1: EDUC K490* (Fall) Individuals and Families in School and Society

Seminar 2: EDUC K490* (Spring) Assessment and Instruction

Seminar 3: EDUC K490* (Summer I) Collaboration and Service Delivery

Seminar 4: EDUC K490* (Summer II) Assistive Technology in Education

Seminar 5: EDUC K490* (Fall) Classroom Management and Behavior Support

Seminar 6: EDUC K490* (Spring) Transition Across the Lifespan

Practicum: EDUC K495 (6 cr.)

Field experience will be scheduled as part of the cohort or block programs. Students are required to complete a 16-week student teaching experience, 8 weeks in an elementary school and the 8 week practicum in special education.

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Minor (24 credit hours)

Prerequisite: A minimum of two semesters of college-level foreign language.

Linguistics (select one)

ENG G205 Introduction to English Language (3 cr.)
ENG G206 Introduction to Grammar (3 cr.)
ENG G301 History of the English Language (3 cr.)
ENG G302 Structure of Modern English (3 cr.)
LING L103 Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr.)
LING L365 Introduction to Linguistics (3 cr.)

Graduate Options

ENG G500 Introduction to the English Language (4 cr.)
ENG G501 American English (3 cr.)
LING L503 Survey of Linguistics (3 cr.)
LING L522 Survey of Applied Linguistics (3 cr.)

Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics (select one)

EDUC X470 Psycholinguistics for Teachers of Reading (1-3 cr.)

Graduate Options

EDUC L502 Socio-Psycholinguistic Applications to Reading Instruction (3 cr.)
ENG L532 Second Language Acquisition (3 cr.)
ENG G625 Introduction to Text Linguistics/Discourse Analysis (4 cr.)
ENG G651 American English
ENG G562 English Language and Sociolinguistics (4 cr.)

Culture and Society (select one)

ANTH L300 Language and Culture (3 cr.)
EDUC H340 Education and American Culture (3 cr.)
EDUC M300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.) *Note: K490 is a temporary course number for the Dual Certification program seminars.

Graduate Options

EDUC H520 Education and Social Issues (3 cr.)
EDUC H540 Sociology of Education (3 cr.)

Literature (select one)

EDUC X460 Adolescent Literature (3 cr.)
ENG L376 Literature for Adolescents (3 cr.)
ENG L390 Children’s Literature (3 cr.)
ENG L391 Literature for Young Adults (3 cr.)
EDUC E449 Trade Books in the Classroom (3 cr.)

Graduate Options

EDUC L530 Topical Workshop: Tradebooks for Students (K-12) (1-6 cr.)
EDUC L535 Teaching Adolescent Literature (3 cr.)
EDUC L559 Tradebooks in the Elementary Classroom (3 cr.)

Methods (select one)

EDUC L441 Bilingual Education: Introduction (3 cr.)
EDUC L442 Methods for Bilingual Teaching (3 cr.)

Graduate Options

EDUC L520 Advanced Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (3 cr.)
ENG G541 Materials Preparation for ESL Instruction (4 cr.)
ENG L534 Linguistic Resources and TESOL (3 cr.)
ENG L536 Methods and Materials for TESOL Teachers/Trainers (3 cr.)
EDUC L524 Language Issues in Bilingual and Multicultural Education (3 cr.)

Practicum

EDUC M470 Practicum ESL (3-8 cr.)