Applying for theSchool of Education

Pre-Elementary and Special Education Applicants

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

Application CriteriaSuccessful 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.)

Application CriteriaSuccessful 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.

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

PRAXIS 1 Alternative ScoresMUST 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.

How to Apply1. Fill out Application

2. Turn in to SOE Dean’s Office, HH0020

3. Attach copy of PRAXIS scores or alternatives

Keep your original PRAXIS or

ACT/SAT Documentation

Application Deadline: OCTOBER 15, 2012

Getting AcceptedYOUR 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.eduDr. Cathy Shea, Spec. Ed. Coordinator – cshea@ius.edu

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

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

Successful Completion of Program

1. Know your requirements!

2. Meet with faculty advisor each semester! The letter of acceptance will include your advisor’s name.

3. 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

4. When in doubt, ask questions!

Thanks for Attending!