The following is a list of Elementary Education programs that are offered at Indiana University Bloomington:

• Elementary Certification Master's Program (certification plus master's degree)
• Special Education-Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention

Elementary Certification Master's Program (certification plus master's degree) (37 cr.)

The Elementary Certification Master's Program admits students whose bachelor's degrees are not in education and who wish to be trained as elementary school teachers and earn a master's degree. Through a combination of course work, field experiences, and mentorship support, students are engaged in rich learning experiences. Students are immersed in experiences that not only prepares them to teach but also connects them to the larger education community. This 18 month, K-6 program is designed to develop and support thoughtful, innovative practices and reflective teaching in elementary schools. The Elementary Certification Master's Program is a cohort-based program (15-24 student per year) beginning each fall semester.

Fall

• E543 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Mathematics (3 cr.)
• E548 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Science (3 cr.)
• E555 Human Diversity in Education (3 cr.)
• L545 Advanced Study of Reading in the Elementary School (3 cr.)
• M501 Laboratory/Field Experience and Seminar (2 cr.)

Spring

• E547 Experience in Elementary Social Studies Curriculum (3 cr.)
• L549 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Language Arts (3 cr.)
• L559 Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom (3 cr.)
• Z501 Art Methods for Educators (3 cr.)
• M501 Laboratory/Field Experience and Seminar (2 cr.)

Summer (Choose one of the following)

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

Second Fall

• E579 Inquiry in Elementary Education (1 cr.)
• E594 Seminar in Elementary Education (1 cr.)
• M550 Practicum (Student Teaching) (4 cr.)

Special Education-Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention (50 cr.)

Develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work in today's classrooms. Course work includes research-based instruction in classroom management, collaboration and service delivery, assessment, instructional strategies, and working with families.

When you complete your certification, you'll be prepared to work in inclusive school and community settings. You'll also understand strategies for other types of special education teaching environments, such as resource and self-contained settings.

Fall

• K505 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 cr.), complete in previous summer, if possible
• K510 Assistive Technology in Special Education (3 cr.)
• K565 Collaboration and Service Delivery (3 cr.)
• S500 Community of Teachers Seminar (Special Education Orientation) (3 cr.)

Spring

• K535 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped (3 cr.)
• K553 Classroom Management (3 cr.)
• S500 Community of Teachers Seminar (Field-Based Seminar in Teacher Education) (3 cr.)

Summer

• K548 Families, School, and Society (3 cr.)
• Reading/Language Arts (Choose one of the following)
  • L504 Identifying and Working with Learner Literacy Difficulties (3 cr.)
  • L545 Advanced Study of the Teaching of Reading in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)

Second Fall

• K536 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped II (3 cr.), Prerequisite: K535
• S500 Community of Teachers Seminar (Field-Based Seminar in Teacher Education) (3 cr.)

Second Spring or Third Fall

• M550 Student Teaching (10 weeks/10 cr.) Prerequisite: completion of 20/30 portfolio expectations

Spring/Fall

• Completion of Portfolio before Recommendation for Licensure.