1. A pplying for the S chool of E ducation Pre-Elementary & Pre-Special Education Candidates

3. 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 L Arts and Math content courses. Passing score on Praxis 1 tests or alternatives

4. 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 (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)

5. 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.

6. Praxis 1 Alternative Scores MUST submit Praxis 1 score report or Alternatives – May apply without; submit ASAP; but first come, first served, until cohort is full. Praxis 1 composite (total) 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.

7. GPA and PRAXIS Scores Elementary and Special Education IUS GPA of at least a 2.5. Must maintain throughout program! Must have attempted the Praxis I (Passing Scores) Math 175 Reading176 Writing172 …continued

9. Getting Accepted YOUR LETTER MAY INDICATE YOU ARE: 1.FULLY ADMITTED. 2.ADMISSION PENDING. —Acceptance letter will be mailed out mid-March. — 50 seats! If you’ve not received a letter by mid-March, contact: Dr. Walter Ryan, Elem. Coordinator Dr. Cathy Shea, Spec. Ed. Coordinator

10. Fall Cohort

11. Field Experience in ALL Blocks 90+ 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.)

12. 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

13. 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 Thompson-Book Special Ed: Dr Shea 4.When in doubt, ask questions!

14. Thanks for coming !