For general program information:
Contact: Elementary - Susan
Cress
Telephone: 574-520-4307
Internet Address:
scress@iusb.edu
Contact: Secondary - Bruce
Spitzer
Telephone: 574-520-5074
Internet Address:
baspitze@iusb.edu
Transition to Teaching
The
Transition to Teaching program is designed
for students who have already earned
baccalaureate degree and who are interested
in becoming teachers. The Transition to
Teaching ( T to T) program is a year-long,
field-based, cohort program intended to
develop and support reflective teaching,
promote thoughtful and innovative practices
in schools, and make optimal use of the
professional resources that currently exist
in schools, the community, and the
university. In most cases, students will
qualify for elementary or secondary teaching
licensure in two academic semesters and a
summer session with accompanying field
experience and student teaching. The program
may take longer for those who have
additional content courses to complete.
For more
information on the Transition to Teaching
Program please click
here
Requirements
Secondary
Education:
1. A bachelor's degree or the
equivalent with a grade point average of 3.0
on a 4.0 scale from an accredited
institution of higher education in the
subject area that the person intends to
teach.
or
2. A graduate degree from an
accredited institution of higher learning in
the subject area that the person intends to
teach.
or
3. Both:
a. A
bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution of higher education with a grade
point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in
the subject area that the person intends on
teaching.
b. 5
years of professional experience in the
subject area the person intends to
teach.
and
4. Pass all parts of the
Praxis 1 test.
Elementary
Education:
Candidates seeking admission
to Indiana University South Bend's
Transition to Teaching program in Elementary
Education must have received a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or
university with a grade point average of at
least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and meet other
admission criteria as listed by the program.
Students who are successful in the program
will qualify for licensure in the State of
Indiana in Elementary Education.
Prerequisite
Requirements for Admission Include:
1. Pass all parts of the Praxis I test.
2. Demonstrate competency in the use of
computers (CLEP Test, R503, or equivalent
course)
3. Remove any deficiencies as determined by
prior assessment of learning experieinces.
4. Recommendation of the interview panel
based on a preadmission interview, two
letters of reference and a statement of
intent for completing the program.
*
For Elementary and Secondary Education
Admissions:
Once the on-line
application is completed, applicants will
assemble all remaining materials, i.e.,
transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.
When these materials are all complete and
assembled in one admission packet, you will
mail or deliver in person this completed
packet to the:
School of Education (Greenlawn
Room 120)
1700 W. Mishawaka Ave.
South Bend, IN 46634
Applicants will not be considered until
all materials are
submitted.
Curriculum
Secondary Education:
Summer Course
M500
Transition to Teaching Seminar I
R503
Instructional Media Applications
K524
Integrating Student Learning Needs
Fall
Course
M500
Transition to Teaching Seminar II
P475
Adolescent Development and Classroom
Management
S514
Advanced Study of Teaching Reading in Junior
High & Secondary School
S516-S520 *
Advanced Study of Teaching Secondary School
-Mathematics, English, Science, Social
Studies, or Foreign Language.
* Students take courses appropriate for
their licensure area.
1. Students must complete Checkpoint 2 at
the conclusion of the fall semester. A
passing assessment on Checkpoint 2 is
required prior
to Student teaching.
2. Students must complete Checkpoint 3 at
the conclusion of the spring semester. A
passing assessment on Checkpoint 3 is
required
prior to licensure.
Spring Course
M500
Transition to Teaching Seminar III
Elementary Education:
Course Work Requirements
The course work in education that a
candidate will be required to take includes
the following:
Courses
Fall
E545 Advanced Study of the
Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School
(3)
E543 Advanced Study in the
Teaching of Math in the Elementary School
(3)
K505 Introduction to
Special Education for Graduate Students
(3)
M500 Integrated
Professional Seminar (1)
Spring E549
Advanced Study in the Teaching of Language
Arts
(3)
E547 Elementary Social Studies
Curriculum
(3)
E548 Advanced Study in the
Teaching of Science in the Elementary School
(3)
M500 Integrated Professional Seminar
(1)
Fall
M550 Practicum (3)
M500 Integrated Professional Seminar
(1)
Total 24 credit hours
* Students will work in Fall and
Spring in the regular classroom one day per
week during the first two semesters. The
student teaching experience
will be based on the traditional model of 16
weeks at two developmental levels, early
childhood and middle childhood.
** The Transition to Teaching courses w
cover both developmental levels.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION
Elementary Education Program
Initial Preparation: Transition to Teaching
Program Checkpoints
Note: This program meets Indiana DOE RULES
2002
CHECKPOINT ONE
CHECKPOINT TWO
CHECKPOINT THREE
Admission to the program
Prior to student teaching
After student teaching
before licensure
Initial assessment of prior
GPA 3.0
Disposition assessment
learning
Undergrad GPA min 2.50 plus
M500 Field Evaluations
3.0 GPA
five years experience in an
Field experience evaluations
education related field.
Grad GPA 3.0
R503, CLEP or equivalent
P515, or equivalent
Praxis I
Disposition assessment
Student teaching evaluation
before student teaching
forms from university
supervisor and supervising
teacher
Initial Interview
Lesson plans and analysis
Unit following
of student learning as required
portfolio guidlines
in methods classes
Portfolio of artifacts to
meet program requirments
based on National Board Standards
Praxis II
For specific degree
requirements for admission into the program
click
here.
