I. Major (12 cr.)

Choose two courses:

• N543 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Mathematics in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• E545 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.) (Bloomington) or L500 Instructional Issues In Language Learning (3 cr.) (Indianapolis)
• E547 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• E548 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Science in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• E595 Problem Analysis in Elementary Education: (variable title) (1-3 cr.)
• J511 Methods of Individualizing Instruction (3 cr.)

Students may choose other courses related to elementary education with the approval of an advisor.

II. Foundations (3 cr.)

Choose one course:

• H5O4 History of American Education (3 cr.)
• H520 Education and Social Issues (3 cr.)
• H525 Anthropology of Education (3 cr.)
• H530 Philosophy of Education (3 cr.)
• H540 Sociology of Education (3 cr.)
• P510 Psychology in Teaching (3 cr.)
• P515 Child Development (3 cr.)
• P516 Adolescent Development (3 cr.)
• P525 Psychological Issues in Education (3 cr.)
• P540 Learning and Cognition in Education (3 cr.)
• P544 Applied Cognition and Learning Strategies (3 cr.)

III. Electives (15 cr.)

Elective courses must complement the major, and may be from within or outside of the School of Education. Students wishing to focus on a particular discipline, such as mathematics, science, or social studies, may include courses from these fields here. Elective courses must be approved by a program advisor.

IV. Thesis (X599), Practicum (J538), or other courses selected with the approval of the program advisor (6 cr.)

EARLY CHILDHOOD ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TRACK

The program in Early Childhood Education is primarily for individuals who already have a teaching license in early childhood or elementary education and are seeking advanced professional development. Students can choose to focus their courses on the study of preschool or primary education. Several courses are taught over the distance education network, which links the Bloomington and IUPUI campuses.

I. Major (15 cr.)

• J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (3 cr.)
• E508 Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
• E505 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs (3 cr.)
• E506 Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
• E525 Advanced Curriculum Study in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)

II. Foundations (3 cr.)

• P515 Child Development (3 cr.)

III. Electives (18 credit hours)

ELEMENTARY TRANSITION TO TEACHING PLUS MASTER'S DEGREE TRACK (BLOOMINGTON ONLY)

I. Field-Related Courses (37 cr.)

• E543 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Mathematics (3 cr.)
• E547 Experience in Elementary Social Studies Curriculum (3 cr.)
• E548 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Science (3 cr.)
• E579 Inquiry in Elementary Education (3 cr.)
• E594 Seminar in Elementary Education (2 cr.)
• L545 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading (3 cr.)
• L549 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Language Arts (3 cr.)
• M501 Laboratory /Field Experience and Seminar (4 cr.) (Two semesters at 2 credit hours each)
• M550 Practicum (Student Teaching) (10 cr.)
• Z501 Art Methods for Non-Art Specialist Educators (3 cr.)

II. Campus-Based Courses (12 cr.)

Choose one course:

• P510 Psychology in Teaching (3 cr.)
• P515 Child Development (3 cr.)
• P530 Instructional Psychology (3 cr.)
• P540 Learning and Cognition in Education (3 cr.)

Choose one course:

• H5O4 History of American Education (3 cr.)
• H520 Education and Social Issues (3 cr.)
• H525 Anthropology of Education (3 cr.)
• H530 Philosophy of Education (3 cr.)
• H540 Sociology of Education (3 cr.)
• H551 Comparative Education (3 cr.)
• H560 Education and Change in Societies (3 cr.)

Choose one course:

• L559 Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom (3 cr.)
• L666 Survey of Children's Literature (4 cr.)
• SLIS S571 Library Materials for Children and Young Adults (3 cr.)

Required:

• E555 Human Diversity in Education (3 cr.)

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ELEMENTARY) IUPUI

I. Inquiry Core (9 cr.)

• Y520 Strategies for Educational Inquiry (3 cr)
• Y510 Action Research (3 cr.)
• T590 Independent Study in Urban Education (3 cr.)

II. Pedagogy Core (12 cr)

• T531 Organizational Change in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools (3 cr.)
• P507 Assessment in Schools (3 cr.)
• E590 Parent/Family Invovlement (3 cr.)
• J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (3 cr)

 III. Technology Core (15 cr.) 

• W531 Computers in Education (3 cr.) recommended as first course
• W540 Computers in the Curriculum (3 cr.)
• W520 Instructional Technology (3 cr.)
• W550 Research in Instructional Computing (3 cr.)
• W515 Technology Leadership

 Urban Education Track (IUPUI only)

I. Inquiry (9 cr.)

• Y520 Strategies for Educational Inquiry (3 cr.)
• Y510 Action Research (Prerequisite Y520) (3 cr.)
• T590 Independent Study in Urban Education (3 cr.)

II. Multicultural/Urban Education (9 cr.)

• T531 Organizational Change in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools (3 cr.)
• T550 Cultural/Community Forces & Schools: variable title (3 cr.)
• Choose one of the following 
  • A560 Political Perspectives in Education (3 cr.)
  • H530 Philosophy of Education (3 cr.)
  • T550 Cultural/Community Forces & Schools: (may be repeated with new title) (3 cr.)

III. Teaching and Learning (18 cr.)

• P507 Assessment in Schools (3 cr.)
• Choose one of the following:
• J500 Instructiion in the Context of Curriculum (3 cr.) or L500 Instructional Issues in Language Learning (3 cr.)
• Four electives (12 cr), approved by faculty advisor:

Consult with faculty advisor who may also suggest courses from other IUPUI schools and departments.  Possible elective choices include: E590, H520, J500, K505, L500, L501, L524, L590, P514, P515, P516, W531, W540, Y611, workshop courses.