INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND 2003 - 2005 GRADUATE BULLETIN
School of Education
Gwendolyn
Mettetal, Interim Dean
Office: Greenlawn Hall, 101
Telephone: (574) 237-4845
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~edud/
Professor: Reck, Sheridan
Associate Professors: Cress, Holm, Isaacson, Mettetal, Rios, Shaw, R. L. Smith
Assistant Professors: K. Clark, Deuschle, Heck, Hurst, Larsen, Lewandowski, Okrah, Pickle, Rudy, Sage, D. Smith
Lecturers: Bushong, Domina, Hadley, Sprague, Youngs
Professors Emeriti: Bailey, Calvin, DuVall, James, Krepel, Leggett, Parelius, Peterson, Urbach
Director of Education Student Services, Graduate Advisor, Teacher Certification Officer: Eli
Undergraduate Advisors: Lane, Sanders
Director of Student Teaching: L. Young
Coordinator of Professional Development Courses: Stahr
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the School of Education is two-fold:
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To prepare students to serve as effective teachers and members of related professions, and
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To assist students in meeting Indiana certification requirements for public school personnel
In order to meet this two-fold mission, the School of Education faculty maintain high standards for all students in education. It is our belief that the successful teacher, counselor, or administrator must master both a significant body of knowledge, as well as demonstrate a myriad of effective teaching skills. Teacher education programs offer a balance of broad liberal arts education and specialized knowledge in professional education and concentrated areas. Students choose from a variety of programs to fulfill their practical training requirements.
Master of
Science in Education
Contact: Director of Education Student Services
Office: Greenlawn Hall, 120
Telephone: (574) 237-4845
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~edud/
Program Objectives
The School of Education attempts to provide appropriate educational experiences for graduate students who are working for advanced degrees, for new teaching licenses, for transfer to other institutions, or for professional development in their fields. Applicants must indicate their goal on the application. The applicant can apply for only one degree at a time, although certification and professional development work may be included. If the applicant changes goals, a new application must be filed. Admission to one program does not assure admission to another.
Admission Procedures and Requirements
Admission to specific programs may require additional steps as described in the program specific admission requirements and procedures section of this Campus Bulletin. All programs require the following steps:
1. File the application for admission to graduate study. Applications may not be filed for the master’s degree program until all academic work has been completed for the student’s bachelor’s degree program. It is highly recommended an appointment be made with an academic advisor.
2. Obtain official transcripts from all institutions other than Indiana University where the applicant has taken courses previously.
3. Contact the Education Student Services Office to complete the admission process. A graduate advisor will prepare an initial degree program outline. The student and the advisor together will plan and periodically review the student’s program so that:
a. The mandatory program requirements are met.
b. The student will continually strengthen those areas which the student (or the advisor) believes are in need of strengthening.
4. International students wishing to enroll must submit the international student admission materials and the IUSB Master of Science degree application to the IUSB Office of International Programs. This must be done before they may be considered for admission to a graduate program. All students must present evidence of proficiency in English if their native language is not English. Applicants must score 550 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before they are eligible for unconditional admission.
5. Undergraduates who are in the final semester of an undergraduate degree program and who complete the requirements within that semester may be admitted to graduate study. Courses open to graduate students that will not be included as part of the undergraduate degree requirements may be taken during that semester and will count toward the higher degree. Failure to obtain the bachelor’s degree at the end of the semester will nullify graduate credit for the courses taken. The application previously submitted for graduate work may be validated by notification of receipt of the bachelor’s degree. All undergraduates must receive written permission from the advisor/counselor, School of Education, prior to enrolling in a graduate course.
6. A check or money order payable to Indiana University for the application fee. The application fee is required only for students enrolling for the first time at Indiana University.
7. Applicants must submit all materials to the Education Student Services Office, Greenlawn Hall 120, IUSB. The mailing address is:
Education Student Services Office
Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
Post Office Box 7111
South Bend, Indiana 46634-7111
Unconditional Admission
An applicant who has met all admission requirements listed for the appropriate program may be admitted unconditionally. Enrollment in at least one course within two years of the date of admission is required to maintain admission status. If the student does not enroll during the two-year period, a new application is required. Applicants may be granted unconditional admission if the following requirements are met:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree representing not less than four years, or the equivalent, of undergraduate work from an institution having full regional or national accreditation.
• Have completed at least 12 credit hours, or the equivalent, of undergraduate courses in education. (Not required for Master of Science in Counseling and Human Services.)
• Have maintained a minimum cumulative average of 2.5 in all undergraduate work completed before receiving the bachelor’s degree (except for Special Education Transition to Teaching).
• Have a 3.0 average in all work taken after the bachelor’s degree either at other institutions or at Indiana University. (Except for Master of Science in Special Education.)
• Have enrolled within two years of filing the application for admission.
• Have completed specific requirements for admission to a selected major in graduate school. (Please refer to specific admission requirements for each degree.)
Conditional
Admission
The applicant who has some deficiencies which can be removed by enrolling in the School of Education and who has met all other requirements may obtain conditional admission. Conditional admission is valid only for the period indicated in the condition, but in no case for more than one calendar year. Applicants who are not eligible for unconditional admission may be granted conditional admission if the following requirements are met:
1. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an institution with at least state accreditation.
2. Have an undergraduate record that is not wholly satisfactory. Such students will be allowed to continue taking graduate work only if the minimum GPA for the first 12 credit hours of course work is a 3.0 or higher.
3. Have completed fewer than 12 credit hours in professional education courses. The number of credit hours in which students are deficient may be removed by taking:
a. undergraduate education courses, or
b. graduate education courses beyond the minimum credit hours required for that degree.
Note: This requirement does not apply to the Master of Science in
Counseling and Human Services.
Students admitted conditionally may be asked to meet other requirements in their specific cases depending on their major area. Several programs require that students be admitted through both the Education Student Services Office and the appropriate program. For details, see the admission requirements for specific majors.
Interim: If some required admission materials are not available, an applicant may be admitted on an interim basis, provided that those materials that are available indicate that the applicant is probably admissible. Interim admission is valid only for the enrollment period immediately following the date the application was filed.
Certification: Applicants seeking Indiana certification are admitted only for enrollment periods necessary to complete specific certification requirements.
Nondegree: Nondegree admission applies to applicants who have permission from other institutions to take courses at IUSB and transfer the credits to the institution where the applicant is a bona fide student. This admission is valid only for the enrollment period requested by the applicant and never for more than one semester per request. Applicants who have been denied admission to Indiana University will not be admitted as nondegree students.
Denied: Applicants who have been denied admission are not permitted to take courses in the program in which they applied. If denied admission to a particular program but not denied admission to study in education, the applicant may reapply for admission to a different program. The applicant may not begin course work until admitted.
Program Specific
Admission
Requirements and Procedures
The following requirements and procedures apply to specific programs:
Counseling and Human Services
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Additional items to be submitted prior to the first EDUC G500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics class session include a written statement of personal philosophy and three letters of recommendation.
• Successful completion of EDUC G500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics (offered in the fall of each year).
• An interview with resident faculty, generally scheduled near the end of the EDUC G500 course. Candidates must be enrolled in the EDUC G500 course (or have already completed it) and have furnished all of the above materials to qualify for an interview.
• Candidates selected for the program will make a commitment to progress through the program, and participate as members of an established reference group, for approximately three years or until graduation.
Elementary Education
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Approval of application by the director of the program.
School Administration and Supervision (Certification only)
Standard certification programs in elementary administration/supervision and secondary administration/supervision.
• General application requirements and procedures as described in the preceding section on admission.
• Have completed a master’s degree, be eligible for a Master of Science Degree in Education, or be enrolled in such a program. This requirement presumes that every applicant will have completed the following foundation courses: (9 cr.)
EDUC H520 Education and Social Issues or
EDUC P507 Testing in the Classroom
EDUC P515 Child Development or
EDUC P516 Adolescent Behavior and Development
• Have five years of successful classroom experience.
• Transcripts attesting to a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0.
• Three letters of recommendation from administrators and peers who have worked with the applicant.
• Applicants who meet the requirements will be admitted to EDUC A500 School Administration. Through a process of self-screening, applicants will determine whether they want to pursue a career in school administration. The instructor and selected practitioners will screen applicants for cohort selection. Candidates selected for the program will make a commitment to progress through the program as members of the cohort for two years.
Secondary Education
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Approval of application by the director of the program.
Secondary Education with Certification
Students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in a field outside of education and who then decide that they want to enter the field of teaching must complete a number of education courses, as well as remove other deficiencies in their area of specialization to obtain state certification.
This program allows candidates for teacher certification in secondary education who already have a bachelor’s degree in a different field to pursue state certification requirements, meet all of the School of Education’s professional undergraduate requirements, and meet the requirements for a master’s degree at the same time.
All required education courses for certification, except student teaching, are taken at the graduate level. If degree candidates have course deficiencies related to their teaching specialties, additional undergraduate courses may be required. The basic admission requirements for the master’s in secondary education apply.
Special Education
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Approval of application by the appropriate dean or program coordinator.
• At the designated point in the student’s program, a separate application must be filed for approval to complete the remainder of the program. At this point, students must:
1. Fill out the required form.
2. Have a 3.5 GPA.
3. Submit one writing assignment in APA format.
4. Submit one letter of recommendation.
Most students who apply to the Masters of Science in Special Education program, will also be interested in completing additional licensure requirements. Refer to the academic advisor in Greenlawn Hall, 120.
Adding a Teaching License to a Non-Education Bachelor’s Degree
The following procedure applies to students wishing to obtain an Indiana teaching license who have received a bachelor’s degree in an area other than education.
IUSB Teacher Licensing Procedures
Those who decide to pursue teacher certification at IUSB must complete a formal application to the university. The application can be obtained from the Education Student Services Office.
Applicants are encouraged to obtain a program sheet from the Education Student Services Office. This will give students a general idea of the required course work needed to complete their intended certification (licensure).
If the applicant decides to pursue the certification, an official evaluation is done during a mandatory appointment with the teacher certification officer. An official transcript showing previous academic work is compared to the IUSB Teacher Education Program of choice, i.e., elementary, special education, etc. It is then determined which additional courses are necessary to achieve licensure. During that appointment other pertinent facts regarding the Teacher Education Program at IUSB are shared.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must also be submitted. Evaluations will not be completed until all materials are received.
Once the evaluation is completed, it will be returned to the applicant. If there are any questions regarding the evaluation, an appointment can be made with a graduate advisor from the Education Student Services Office.
Program changes may occur as mandated by the Indiana Professional Standards Board. Every effort will be made to ease the transition between changing requirements so as not to jeopardize the progress of matriculated students. Students are advised to confer with the advisors in the Education Student Services Office concerning educational requirements. Current program information will be available on the School of Education Web site at www.iusb.edu/~edud/.
Those holding an Indiana license (in-state) who wish to add to that license or who have never held certification (licensure) may request an official evaluation from the IUSB Education Student Services Office.
Those holding a degree in education from an out-of-state institution or an out-of-state teaching license must go through the Indiana Professional Standards Board for an evaluation. The following materials must be sent for the Indiana Professional Standards Board to do their evaluation:
• Official transcripts from colleges/universities attended.
• Copy of the out-of-state teacher license (if applicable).
• Evaluation fee (currently $35 plus $35 license application fee).
• Letter requesting evaluation.
• TEC-2 form available in the Education Student Services Office. Send to: Indiana Professional Standards Board, 251 East Ohio Street, Suite 201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2133.
• Background criminal history check.
Special
Note: Students who enter the School of Education prior to July, 2002 are
under the guidelines of the Rules 46-47 of the Teacher Education and
Certification Handbook. Students who enter the school after July, 2002 are
under the guidelines of the Rules 2002. Students are advised to confer with the
staff of the Education Student Services Office concerning the current
educational requirements.
General Requirements
Basic Requirements
• A student must be admitted unconditionally to graduate study, or, if allowed to enter conditionally, must remove the conditions satisfactorily within one year of admission. Enrollment in at least one course within two years of the date of unconditional admission is required to maintain admission status.
• A student must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours (55 credit hours in counseling and human services).
• Course work used to complete the requirements for a previous master’s degree will not be accepted as credit for the degree Master of Science in Education.
Completion of requirements for the degree Master of Science in Education does not necessarily mean that a student has met requirements for professional teaching, administrative, or supervisory certification. For current certification information, students need to contact the Education Student Services Office.
Semester Load
Indiana University defines full-time status for graduate students as enrollment in a minimum of 8 credit hours per semester. Half-time status is enrollment in a minimum of 4 credit hours per semester.
Residence
The residence requirement for the degree Master of Science in Education at IUSB may be met by completion of at least 15 of the 36 credit hours on the IUSB campus.
Grade Point Average
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all work to be eligible for the degree Master of Science in Education. Students completing a Master of Science in Special Education must have a GPA of 3.0 to be admitted to the final stage of the program. An overall 2.5 cumulative GPA must be earned to meet certification requirements. Students should refer to undergraduate academic policies for other requirements that may apply to graduate students pursuing standard teacher certification programs at IUSB, and then consult with their advisor.
The School of Education at IUSB will not accept D grades earned at IUSB or at any institution for credit toward a graduate degree. No grade below C (2.0) will be accepted in the student’s concentration area(s) for any teacher certification program. The latter rule applies to various certification areas as follows:
—For students majoring in elementary education, this rule applies to professional education courses.
—For students majoring in secondary education, this rule applies to:
1. Professional education.
2. Major (primary).
3. Minor (supporting) courses.
—For students majoring in special education, this rule applies to:
1. Professional education.
2. Major courses.
Transfer Credit
Graduate credits to be transferred to IUSB must have the approval of the graduate advisor and the student’s faculty advisor. An advanced approval form is available in the Education Student Services Office. Under no circumstances will any work with a grade of C (2.0) or below be transferred.
As a general rule, up to 6 graduate credit hours from an accredited institution may be transferred and applied toward the degree, provided such courses are appropriate to the student’s degree objective and the GPA beyond the bachelor’s degree appearing on the transcript is at least B and the GPA of all transfer credit is at least B (3.0).
By special arrangement, applicants may transfer up to 15 graduate credit hours from one or more of three other state universities in Indiana (Indiana State, Ball State, and Purdue University), provided that courses being transferred are appropriate to the degree as determined by the program. The total of work to be transferred from these three institutions, including 6 credit hours that may be accepted for transfer from any other accredited institution, may not exceed 15 credit hours. The work to be transferred must be certified by the institution in which it was taken as carrying graduate credit.
Pass/Fail Option
Any graduate student may choose to be evaluated on a simple pass/fail basis (P/F) in any elective course, up to a maximum of four courses per degree program and not more than two courses in any calendar year. A Master of Science in Education degree candidate may not elect the pass/fail option for any of the credit hours required in the major, minor, or any area of certification.
A student choosing the pass/fail (P/F) option for an elective course must do so during the first three weeks of a regular semester or during the first two weeks of a summer session by processing the prescribed request in the Education Student Services Office. This election is not reversible.
Application for Graduate Degrees
An application for a degree must be completed and filed six months before the degree is to be granted. The application is to be filed in the Education Student Services Office. Failure to file this application by the proper deadline may result in failure to graduate at the expected time. The responsibility for checking degree requirements rests with the student.
Retention in Graduate Study
• Students failing to maintain a B (3.0) average in all work taken after the bachelor’s degree will be placed on academic probation and so notified. If a student fails to remove the probationary status during the next enrollment period, the privilege of continuing in the School of Education may be denied. Students who have been dismissed from the School of Education are not eligible for recommendation for teaching or other licenses. Students who have been dismissed may appeal to the office of the dean if there are extenuating circumstances that may not have been considered.
• A student who has been admitted to the School of Education but denied admission to a particular program may not take any further work in that area of study unless the program agrees to the continued work.
• All work must be completed within six calendar years from the date of the receipt of a grade in the first course that is to be used toward the degree.
Coordinator: Deuschle
Contact: Director of Education Student Services
Office: Greenlawn Hall, 120
Telephone: (574) 237-4845
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~edud/chs/
The IUSB Counseling and Human Services Program provides quality professional education to graduate students seeking counseling careers in education, mental health services, business, and community or government agencies. The curriculum provides theoretical courses and supervised professional experiences. Internship experiences are also offered for those seeking state licensure.
Students enrolled in the program come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, with the majority of students being employed full time while attending graduate school. Counseling graduates successfully serve in institutions of higher education, in area personnel departments, in administrative positions in social agencies as well as counsel in public and private counseling agencies. Graduates in school counseling are prepared to serve K-12 and have found jobs in area schools.
The program is limited to 24 students selected each year who work together over a three year period to complete the degree of Master of Science in Education, major in counseling and human services.
Admission
Admission requirements are listed in the School of Education, Master of Science in Education general information on page 178.
Requirements
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Additional items to be submitted prior to the first EDUC G500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics class session include a written statement of personal philosophy and three letters of recommendation.
• Successful completion of EDUC G500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics (offered in the fall of each year).
• An interview with resident faculty, generally scheduled near the end of the EDUC G500 course. Candidates must be enrolled in the EDUC G500 course (or have already completed it) and have furnished all of the above materials to qualify for an interview.
• Candidates selected for the program will make a commitment to progress through the program, and participate as members of an established reference group, for approximately three years or until graduation.
Program Requirements
Current program information is available on the School of Education Web site at www.iusb.edu/~edud/.
Professional Certification in School Services–Counselor (Post Master’s)
The professional certification program for school counselors provides training for those persons interested in identifying, developing, and demonstrating advanced skills in counseling and related fields.
A professional license in school counseling requires the completion of specified professional education courses beyond the master’s degree. These courses are designed to meet requirements for professional education for school counselors and the elective components of the classroom teacher and administrator specialists degree.
Professional Certification Requirements
Completion of three years experience in accredited schools as a school counselor subsequent to the issuance of the standard license, with at least half of the time spent in counseling.
Completion of 18 or more graduate credit hours in counselor education beyond the credit hours required for the standard license including at least one course from at least four of the following areas:
1. Evaluation and accountability.
2. Consultation.
3. Advanced practicum.
4. Statistics, research, computer technology.
5. Supervision of counseling programs.
6. Strategies for developing and expanding human potential.
7. Program management.
8. Family counseling.
Recommendation of the counseling and human services faculty for the professional license.
Coordinator: Cress
Contact: Director of Education Student Services
Office: Greenlawn Hall, 120
Telephone: (574) 237-4845
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~edud/
Admission Requirements
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Approval of application by the director of the elementary education program.
Program Requirements
Current program information is available on the School of Education Web site at www.iusb.edu/~edud/.
Coordinator: Sprague
Contact: Director of Education Student Services
Office: Greenlawn Hall, 120
Telephone: (574) 237-4845
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~edud/
The elementary education program covers early childhood and middle childhood developmental levels. Graduates are licensed to teach in preschool, primary, and intermediate settings.
Graduate Certification Students
Graduate students interested in completing a license in elementary education will be advised on an individual basis. Students should complete an application for admission to the graduate licensure program. After completing an application, students should arrange for an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. This can be done by calling (574) 237-4845. In most cases, students will need a transcript from their undergraduate degree program and from all other post-baccalaureate programs in order to plan an appropriate course of study with an advisor.
Master of Science Degree Students
Graduate students may complete a Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Students will complete at least 36 hours of course work for this degree. Again, students will be advised on an individual basis. Students interested in discussing degree requirements should contact the Student Services Office to arrange an appointment. All students will complete a research project during their last two semesters in their graduate program.
Admission Requirements
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Approval of application by the director of the elementary education program.
Program Requirements
Current program information is available on the School of Education Web site at www.iusb.edu/~edud/.
Contact: Director of Education Student Services
Office: Greenlawn Hall, 120
Telephone: (574) 237-4845
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~edud/
The School Leadership program was developed especially for those who desire licensure for a principalship in Indiana, either at the elementary or secondary level. Knowledge, disposition, and performance standards serve as the foci for this program.
There are two methods for obtaining the necessary course work to complete the program:
• For those who already possess a Master’s Degree and prerequisites, there is a 27 credit hour cohort program.
• For those who do not yet have a Master’s Degree, there is a Master’s Degree in either elementary or secondary education that can combine with the 27 credit hour cohort program to obtain licensure for the principalship.
IUSB’s school leadership program utilizes extensive field experiences, problems of practice, as major ingredients for each course. Presentation of a portfolio is the capstone requirement.
In addition to applying to the IUSB School of Education, applicants are required to apply directly to the School Leadership program. A new cohort begins each summer, usually in the first summer session, and applications are received during the spring semester.
The School of Education offers graduate courses required for the Master’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education with Standard Certification in School Administration. The Standard Certification (licensure) in Elementary or Secondary Administration is also offered.
A master’s degree and five years teaching experience will enable the holder of a standard teaching license to professionalize that license. Upon completion of the school leadership program at IUSB, the holder of a professional teaching license may then apply for licensure in either elementary or secondary administration and supervision.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites to
admission to the school leadership major: Student must possess knowledge of the
following areas:
1. EDUC W200 Microcomputing for Education: An Introduction (or equivalent of 3 credit hours) (recent=5 years or proficient)
2. EDUC K205 Introduction to Exceptional Children, or EDUC K505 Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students (or equivalent of 3 credit hours) (recent=5 years or proficient)
Program Requirements
Current program information is available on the School of Education Web site at www.iusb.edu/~edud/.
Coordinator: Sage
Contact: Director of Education Student Services
Office: Greenlawn Hall, 120
Telephone: (574) 237-4845
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~edud/
Master of Science Degree in Secondary Education
Students entering the graduate secondary education master’s degree program at IUSB are primarily practicing professionals in the field of secondary (middle school and high school) education. The goal of our program is to support them as professionals and foster a commitment to acquire and use professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions to prepare them for the future.
The master’s degree in secondary education candidate will require a minimum of 36 credit hours of graduate courses in the content area, in professional education, and in research, including a capstone research project during their last two semesters. For an application or advising information, including specific course work, please contact the IUSB School of Education Student Services Office to make an appointment with the graduate advisor.
Graduate Certification Students
Graduate students interested in completing a license in secondary education will be advised on an individual basis. Students should complete an application for admission to the graduate licensure program. After completing an application, students should arrange for an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. In most cases, students will need a transcript from their undergraduate degree program and from all other post-baccalaureate programs in order to plan an appropriate course of study with an advisor.
Admission Requirements
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Approval of application by the director of the secondary education program.
Program Requirements
Current program information is available on the School of Education Web site at www.iusb.edu/~edud/.
Secondary Education with Certification
(for students with a non-education bachelor’s degree)
Students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in a field outside of education and who then decide that they want to enter the field of teaching must complete a number of education courses, as well as remove other deficiencies in their area of specialization to obtain state certification.
This program allows candidates for teacher certification in secondary education who already have a bachelor’s degree in a different field to pursue state certification requirements, to meet all of the School of Education’s professional undergraduate requirements, and to meet the requirements for a master’s degree at the same time.
Students should make an appointment with an advisor in the Education Student Services Office, Greenlawn Hall, 120, for an evaluation.
Coordinator: Clark
Contact: Director of Education Student Services
Office: Greenlawn Hall, 120
Telephone: (574) 237-4845
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~edud/
Admission Requirements
• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.
• Approval of application by the coordinator of the special education program.
• Additional requirements before being admitted to the final stage of the program.
Special Education Master of Science Degree
Graduate students may also complete a Master of Science in Special Education degree. Students will complete at least 36 credit hours of course work for this degree. In most cases, graduate students will be able to use some of their course work taken for licensure toward their graduate degree in special education. Again, students will be advised on an individual basis. Students interested in discussing degree requirements should contact the Student Services Office to arrange an appointment. All degree-seeking students must apply separately for admission to the Master of Science in Special Education program. Students must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA while pursuing the degree. In addition, all students will complete a research project during their last two semesters in their graduate program.
Graduate Certification Students
Graduate students interested in completing a license in mild interventions will be advised on an individual basis. Students should complete an application for admission to the graduate licensure program in mild interventions. After completing an application, students should arrange for an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. In most cases, students will need a transcript from their undergraduate degree program and from all other post-baccalaureate programs in order to plan an appropriate course of study with an advisor.
Already licensed teachers wishing to complete an accelerated program for an additional teaching license in mild interventions may apply for a new program entitled Transition to Teaching. In addition to having a teaching license in some area, students must also meet separate admissions criteria. Students admitted to this program will begin the program during the summer sessions, will continue with course work during the subsequent fall and spring semesters, and finish during the following summer sessions. Students who would like more information on the Transition to Teaching Program should contact the Student Services Office. They may also contact Professor R. Lee Smith, e-mail rllsmith@iusb.edu or call (574) 237-4328.
Program Requirements
Current program information is available on the School of Education Web site at www.iusb.edu/~edud/.
The Health Occupations Education program has been established in response to a demand for qualified educators in allied health fields. It is a career mobility bachelor’s degree for credentialed health specialists, designed to prepare the student for teaching in colleges and universities, vocational colleges and schools, clinical teaching centers, and programs sponsoring continuing and in-service education in the health fields. The program will assist students to develop the competencies required to teach effectively in their own fields of expertise. The degree is offered through the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) School of Education, though some course work necessary for the degree may be able to be completed at IUSB or in the South Bend area. Contact the IUPUI Education Student Services Office at (317) 274-6842 or www.education.iupui.edu/ for further information.
The Master of Science in Education degree with a major in health occupations is also available. Currently the major portion of the course work is available only in Indianapolis; interested persons are urged to contact the IUPUI Education Student Services Office.
Completion of the School Library Services (SLIS) minor allows the graduate to hold a building-level position as a professional library media specialist. Course work leading to the minor may be obtained through the SLIS graduate program in Bloomington through distance technology systems (IHETS-VIC). Completion of 24 credit hours will allow the library services minor to be added to the standard teaching license in Indiana.
If the student elects to complete the minor without seeking the Master of Library Science degree, graduate course work from the School of Education and other graduate programs may be used to complete the minor, provided they are approved by the director for library media education and the local certification officer.
If the student holds a life license for teaching in Indiana, the minor in school library services can be added only after it has been professionalized by completion of 12 graduate credit hours beyond the minor. Of the total 36 credit hours, 12 must be in course work which emphasize use or preparation of instruction technology or application and management of information technology related to public school education. Additional information may be obtained from the school library media education director or certification officer in the Bloomington School of Education, Indiana University, (812) 856-8500.
