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:
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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:
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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:
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BIOL-L100 (Humans & the Biological World)
CHEM-C104 (Physical Science & Society)
GEOG-G107 (Physical Systems of the Environment)
Special Education:
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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
Reading
176
Writing
172
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, HH0020
3. 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:
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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 - [email protected]
Dr. Cathy Shea, Spec. Ed. Coordinator – [email protected]
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:
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Elementary: Dr. Walter Ryan - [email protected]
Special Ed: Dr. Cathy Shea - [email protected]
4. When in doubt, ask questions!
Thanks for Attending!