Applying for the School 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 Criteria Successful 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 Criteria Successful 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 Reading176 Writing172 PRAXIS 1 composite (total) at least 527

PRAXIS 1 Alternative Scores MUST 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 Apply 1.Fill out Application 2.Turn in to SOE Dean’s Office, HH Attach copy of PRAXIS scores or alternatives Keep your original PRAXIS or ACT/SAT Documentation Application Deadline: OCTOBER 15, 2012

Getting Accepted YOUR 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 - Dr. Cathy Shea, Spec. Ed. Coordinator –

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 - Special Ed: Dr. Cathy Shea - 4.When in doubt, ask questions!

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