Degrees for Education

A career in special education is an exciting and challenging choice. This site will help you understand what IU Southeast offers and how you can take your first step on the path to a valued career.

We offer an undergraduate degree in special education and two license-only (non-degree) options at the graduate level. All three options lead to certification in Mild Intervention (Indiana) or Learning & Behavior Disorders (Kentucky) and focus on the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to become a caring high quality educator who contributes to renewing schools in a multi-cultural society.

The rigorous coursework is practitioner oriented coursework. Undergraduates have five semesters of learning experiences in K-12 classrooms. Graduate level courses are scheduled so practicing teachers can complete them at night and in the summer.

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Our programs are designed to prepare candidates for initial teacher licensing in both Indiana and in Kentucky. The Secondary Education Program offers initial teacher licensing at the middle school, junior high school, and high school settings in:
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Chemistry
Earth/Space Science
Life Science (Biology)
Physical Science (Chemistry & Physics) CANDIDATES for KENTUCKY LICENSURE: Please be aware that KY does not currently grant a license to teach chemistry or physics based on the IUS Physical Science major. “Physical Science” is an Indiana licensing area, but not for Kentucky.
Social Studies
Historical Perspectives (US & World)
Government & Citizenship
Psychology
Sociology
Economics
Geographical Perspectives (Human)

In addition to the above, you may also earn a teaching minor (NOT the same as an academic minor) in:
Spanish
French
German
Chemistry
Physics
Journalism
Theatre Arts
Computer Education

NOTE: Kentucky does not grant a license based on teaching minors.

All of this is based on the standards set forth by the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development, the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC), and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Candidates may add other teaching areas to one of the four primary areas.

The Secondary Program also offers Transition to Teaching, a certification-only program where degree holders may earn secondary teacher licensing in an earned major.

The School of Education at Indiana University Southeast offers Master of Science degrees in Education with majors in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Counseling. In addition, the School offers graduate certification programs in Reading, certain areas of Special Education, Kindergarten, Gifted and Talented, Computer, Junior High/Middle School education, and Educational Leadership (principal’s certification for Indiana and Kentucky K-12). We also offer a substantial number of graduate-level courses applicable to license renewal, master’s plus programs, or certification programs.

Note: Our graduate programs are designed for certified teachers and do not lead to initial teacher certification. See the appropriate undergraduate coordinators or the Transition to Teaching website for information on earning initial teacher certification.

Students planning to pursue IU Southeast master’s programs or certification programs are encouraged to carefully follow the program requirements outlined in the Bulletin. Those pursuing other degrees or programs should follow the counsel of the appropriate dean or program adviser at that institution.

KENTUCKY EDUCATORS–ATTENTION!!! Educators licensed in Kentucky need official transcripts for license renewal and/or rank change applications. BE AWARE that official IUS transcripts are not available immediately after coursework is completed. Transcripts with grades are usually available about one week after the end of each term (Fall, Spring, Summer 1, and Summer 2). (While Intensive 2 courses are finished in late July, grades will not be posted until mid-August.) Degrees are awarded three times a year: 5/31, 8/31, and 12/31; degrees are posted to official transcripts on or about 15 days later. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that renewal coursework and license applications are completed in a timely manner, allowing time for obtaining necessary official transcripts.

The following license programs are offered through the Graduate Study in Education program at IU Southeast. For more information, please visit the following web pages.

KENTUCKY EDUCATORS–ATTENTION!!! Educators licensed in Kentucky need official transcripts for license renewal and/or rank change applications. BE AWARE that official IU Southeast transcripts are not available immediately after coursework is completed. Transcripts with grades are usually available about one week after the end of each term (Fall, Spring, Summer 1, and Summer 2). (While Intensive 2 courses are finished in late July, grades will not be posted until mid-August.) Degrees are awarded three times a year: 5/31, 8/31, and 12/31; degrees are posted to official transcripts on or about 15 days later. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that renewal coursework and license applications are completed in a timely manner, allowing time for obtaining necessary official transcripts.
Educational Leadership License
Gifted Education License
Reading Teacher License
Kindergarten License
Middle School License
Computer Education License
ESL/ENL License
Counseling License
+30/Rank 1: The IU Southeast School of Education offers these programs for teachers to enhance their license through additional coursework. “Plus 30″ plans are generally negotiated between Indiana teachers and their school corporation; the University may be a source of coursework but has no larger role. Rank 1 can be earned by KY teachers with a total of 60 graduate credit hours in Education (or teaching areas), including a master’s degree; the University must recommend the candidate to the State for the change in rank. The KY Education Professional Standards Board and our School of Education both highly encourage Rank 1 candidates to work towards adding other licensing areas (see above).

The School of Education offers a program leading to the B.S. degree in Elementary Education. The Elementary Education major leads to Indiana’s teaching license for Elementary Generalist: Primary and Intermediate. Licensing in Kentucky is also available. The Elementary Education Program also offers a program for students interested in adding licensing in middle school/early adolescence with teaching areas in language arts, math, science, and/or social studies.

For more information regarding the Elementary Education Program, please view this website or contact:

Persons who already have a bachelor’s degree may wish to consider our Transition to Teaching certification program–a fast-track, certification-only program. See details at www.ius.edu/Education/Transition/.

Combined Early Childhood/Elementary Licensure: Indiana University Southeast has developed an articulation agreement with IVY Tech Community College in Sellersburg, IN. Candidates who have received an Associate’s degree (A.S.) in Early Childhood from IVY Tech will have the opportunity to apply for the Elementary Education Program at IU Southeast. Upon successful completion of this program, candidates will be eligible for licensure to teach both Early Childhood and Elementary Education (birth through fifth grade) in the state of Indiana. Interested persons are invited to contact Dr Lea Schoen (Hillside Hall #108D, 812/941.2137, lschoen@ius.edu) to discuss specific program requirements and admission procedures.

For information regarding the Middle School/Early Adolescence program (an endorsement added to Elementary Education) contact:

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Greetings! We are glad you have chosen to visit us and learn about the Indiana University Southeast’s School of Education.

We are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development. (Recently renamed from the Indiana Professional Standards Board)

The mission of the Indiana University Southeast School of Education is to develop high quality, caring professionals who are leaders in the continuous transformation of schools within a diverse society.

We are committed to providing the highest quality pre-service teacher preparation and advanced programs in the nation.

To get a better sense of how we function and what guides our beliefs and practices, please explore our About Education page. You will learn what we believe about teaching and learning, the knowledge and skills we expect our candidates to demonstrate, and the assessments we expect our candidates to successfully meet.

If you do not find answers to your questions, please contact us at the numbers provided on this site. If you have questions for me please, contact me at glomurra@ius.edu.

A career in special education is an exciting and challenging choice. This site will help you understand what IU Southeast offers and how you can take your first step on the path to a valued career.

We offer an undergraduate degree in special education and two license-only (non-degree) options at the graduate level. All three options lead to certification in Mild Intervention (Indiana) or Learning & Behavior Disorders (Kentucky) and focus on the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to become a caring high quality educator who contributes to renewing schools in a multi-cultural society.

The rigorous coursework is practitioner oriented coursework. Undergraduates have five semesters of learning experiences in K-12 classrooms. Graduate level courses are scheduled so practicing teachers can complete them at night and in the summer.

The Computer Licensure is now available at IUS. It is an opportunity for students to become instructional leaders in the field of educational technology. Students will learn a variety of technology skills to be taught at the K-12 grade levels and take technology instruction for deeper levels of knowledge and application. The participants will attain the knowledge and skills of technology applications, educational technology pedagogy, and computational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences in K-12 settings.

Required Endorsement Courses

Undergraduate Courses
W200 Computers in Education (3 Credit Hours - Offered all semesters with various times and sections available)

W220 Technical Issues in Computer-Based Education (3 Credit Hours - Offered each Summer)
W310 Computer-Based Teaching Methods (3 Credit Hours - Offered Fall 2008 in the evening)
R341 Multimedia in Instructional Design (3 Credit Hours - Offered Spring 2009 in the evening)
W410 Practicum in Computer-Based Education (3 Credit Hours - Offered in both Fall and Spring semesters)

Graduate Courses

* R531 Computers in Education (3 Credit Hours - Offered all semesters in the evening)
* W520 Technical Issues in Computer-Based Education (3 Credit Hours - Offered each Summer)
* W540 Computer-Based Teaching Methods (3 Credit Hours - Offered Fall 2008)
* F500 Multimedia in Instructional Design (3 Credit Hours - Offered Spring 2009)
* W506 Using the Internet in the K - 12 Classroom (3 Credit Hours - Offered Fall 2009)

IU Southeast School of Education offers a program of coursework leading to an Indiana K-12 Gifted and Talented Education license. The required courses will be rotated over a 2-year period:

Required Coursework
W551 (3 credit hours) Education and Psychology of Gifted and Talented
W552 (3) Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented
W553 (3) Methods and Materials for Gifted and Talented
W595 (3) Practicum in Gifted and Talented Education*
One additional 3-hour IU approved “content course” of the student’s choice (for example L625 Shakespeare, G420 Regional Geology Field Trip, S313 Religion and Society, or L304 Marine Biology). This content course should be taken within six years of applying for the G&T license and may not be coursework used for the Bachelor’s degree. Education coursework is not acceptable for meeting the content course requirement for this license.

* The clinical and field-based experiences (W595 Practicum) includes professional supervision and feedback as a summer clinical experience, taken through IUS, and designed to assess G&T standards related to candidate effectiveness for teaching in gifted educational settings. W551, W552 and W553 are required to be completed prior to the practicum. Exceptions must be approved by the SOE Gifted Education Coordinator, Dr Carolyn Babione.