1. S chool of E ducation Group Advising

2. Program Completion Information Elementary 130 credits 2.5 overall GPA 67 credits General Education 63 credits Education courses 4 Blocks Special Education 124 credits 2.5 overall GPA 48 credits General Education 76 credits Education courses 4 Blocks, plus 1 summer/some evenings

3. Understanding the Application Process Application deadline for students starting Block 1 in Fall is February 15. Application deadline for Spring is October 15. 50 seats available: first come-first served.

4. Application Criteria 55 semester hours, including current semester, towards General Ed. requirements. (no developmental courses) EDUC-F200, SPCH-S121, ENG-W131, MATH-T101, all completed with a “C” or better. 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 Language Arts and Math content courses. Passing score on Praxis 1 tests or alternatives. Continued…

5. Application Criteria Successful completion of ONE course from the Social Studies Content Block (“D-” or better) 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 (World in the 20th Century) Special Education: POLS-Y103, Y107, Y109 (Political Science) HIST-H105, H106 (American History) or GEOG-G110 (Human Geography) SOC-S163 (Social Problems) or GEOG-G201 (World Regional Geography)

6. Application Criteria Successful completion of ONE course from the Science Content Block (“D-” or better.) 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.

7. Praxis 1 Alternative Scores Praxis 1 composite (sum), at least 527 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 (“Critical Reading”) 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.

8. Elementary and Special Education IUS GPA of at least a 2.5 Must have passed the Praxis I or Alternatives Math 175 Reading176 Writing172 GPA and PRAXIS 1 Scores

9. Taking the Praxis 1 Paper and Pencil Tests - Offered at IUS - Scores available within 6 weeks Computer-based Tests  Prometric Testing Center, Louisville (423-0478)  University of Louisville (852-6607) Writing scores available in approximately 2 weeks. Praxis can be taken once each calendar month, no more than six times during any one calendar year. Praxis Scores are available on-line for about two months, so be sure to save as a PDF—costs $40+ for another report!

10. Studying for the Praxis

11. Praxis Registration Information brochures are available on the wall outside the Student Development Center. Preparation materials for Praxis are available from ETS (some for sale) and in the Library. SOE offers a test preparation course: – Contact Neil Brewer at nhbrewer@ius.edu or call (812) 941-2135 for information.nhbrewer@ius.edu

12. What does it mean…Getting into Blocks? You won’t be taking any other general education courses while in 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 Special Education students will take 1 summer block and some evening classes.

13. Field Experience ALL blocks include field experiences at specific schools both in Indiana and Kentucky. It is MANDATORY for students to be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 4:00! (Practica schedules will be set early in each semester.)

14. What else…? Continue taking courses that are requirements for your degree! Aim to finish Gen.Ed prior to Block 1. Make an effort to take ENG-W 250 (W 131 is pre-requisite) and MATH “T” courses as soon as possible—they fill quickly! Keep a close eye on your GPA! Faculty may review a student’s status at any point in the program! If you need to e-mail anyone, please include your student ID number! See your SOE faculty advisor at least once a semester!

15. Thanks for Coming!