Licensure and Endorsement
Information about Licensure
Teaching Licenses (Graduate Level)
Teaching Major (Graduate Level)
Teaching Endorsements (Graduate Level)
Teaching Minor (Graduate Level)
School Service Personnel Licenses
School Administrator Licenses
In addition to the graduate degree programs presented in earlier chapters, the following licensure (certification) and endorsement/minor programs are available at Indiana University. The B or I after each entry indicates whether the licensure or endorseme nt program is offered at the Bloomington or Indianapolis campus. As a general rule, students working toward a license or teaching endorsement in the School of Education must earn at least half of their credits at Bloomington or Indianapolis. Please be awa re that the Indiana Professional Standards Board has developed a new system for licensing educational professionals effective with the fall 2002 academic term.
Teaching Licenses
Kindergarten/Primary (B)
Elementary (B-I)
Senior High, Junior High, Middle School (B-I)
All-Grade (B-I)
Teaching Major (Graduate Level)
School Media Services (K-12) (B) (offered by IUB School of Library and Information Sciences)
Teaching Endorsements
Artistically Talented (B)
Bilingual and Bicultural Education (B)
Gifted and Talented (B-I)
Kindergarten (B-I)
Teaching Minors
Adapted Physical Education (B) (offered by IUB School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation)
Early Childhood Special Education (B)
English as a Second Language (ESL) (B-I)
Library Services (K-12) (B) (offered by IUB School of Library and Information Sciences)
Reading (B-I)
Special Education (B-I)
School Service Personnel Licenses
School Counselor (B-I)
School Nurse (offered by IUPUI School of Nursing)
School Psychologist (B)
School Social Worker (offered by IUPUI School of Social Work)
Speech and Hearing Clinician (offered by IUB Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences)
School Administrator Licenses
Director of Special Education (B)
School Principal Elementary School Administration and Supervision (B-I)
School Principal Secondary School Administration and Supervision (B-I)
School Superintendent (B)
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Admission to Licensure Programs
Applicants to licensure and teaching minor programs must complete the graduate degree and licensure application. Applicants to teaching endorsement programs may apply for admission as special students. Students who are presently in a graduate degree progr am (M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., or Ph.D.), or who are applying for admission to one, are not required to apply separately for admission to a licensure, endorsement, or minor program. See the chapter entitled “Admission to Graduate Programs” for application procedures and admission criteria.
Standard and Professional Licenses
The licensure requirements presented in this chapter are for standard licenses. All standard licenses may be upgraded to professional licenses. The initial standard license is valid for five years. The initial professional license is valid f or 10 years. Teachers can professionalize their standard license by completing an appropriate master’s degree, with specific course work in each field to be included on the professional license, and five years of teaching. School psychologists can profess ionalize their license with five years of experience. School counselors can professionalize their license by completing 18 credit hours in six topical areas and five years of professional experience. School administrators can professionalize their license with five years of experience in the specified licensure area in an accredited school and 60 graduate credit hours.
License Renewal
Standard licenses must be renewed every five years. Professional licenses issued since 1990 must also be renewed every five years, after the initial ten year period. Both standard and professional licenses are renewed by taking 6 credit hours of course wo rk in the major or minor field or in professional education course work. Licenses may also be renewed through the Indiana Professional Standards Board by earning a specified number of continuing renewal units (CRU’s).
Applying for License
Upon completion of the requirements for licensure, the student must fill out an application form available in the Education Student Services Office at Education Building 1000, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8511), or at Education/Social Work Building 3131, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-0645).
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Teachers who have earned a teaching license in their undergraduate program may extend the license to other grade levels or add an endorsement for a specialized area of teaching by taking graduate course work. Students who have a baccalaureate degree in a field outside of education may earn an initial teaching license through a graduate nondegree licensure program. Initial teaching licenses and endorsements may also be attained by completing specified undergraduate course work. The advantage of taking grad uate course work for licensure or endorsement is that these courses may also be used in a graduate degree program. The advantage of using undergraduate course work for these purposes is that the tuition rate for undergraduate courses is lower.
Complete requirements for undergraduate-level teaching licensure programs are listed in the School of Education Undergraduate Bulletin. Complete requirements for graduate-level teaching licensure programs are available from the Certification Office, Educa tion 1000, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8511), or Education/Social Work 3131, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-0645). Students interested in earning a teaching license must have their transcripts evaluated by a license advisor.
Before receiving the initial teaching license, applicants must pass the required basic skills test as well as particular subtest(s) for their area(s) of specialization. This requirement may be waived if a student has had three years of relevant teaching e xperience in another state while holding a valid teaching license in that state.
Admission to Teacher Education Program
Graduate students who are seeking first-time teacher licensure must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program in addition to applying for admission to the School of Education. The licensure requirements for graduate students vary, depending on their undergraduate course work. An application form for admission to the Teacher Education Program is available in the Education Student Services Office at Education 1000, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8500), or Education/Social Work 3131, Indianap olis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-0645).
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School Media Services (K-12)
Completion of this 36 credit hour program in school media information technology services for the standard teaching license will also count toward the requirements for the M.L.S. Completion of this major will allow the student to hold a position as a prof essional library media specialist with additional responsibilities in information technology and audiovisual services. Additional course work in professional education, including student teaching, is mandatory for students who do not hold a teaching licen se. For more information, contact the School of Library and Information Science at (812) 855-2018. The following courses are required:
L520 Bibliographic Access and Control
L524 Information Sources and Services
L526 Library Automation
L528 Collection Development and Management
L533 Library Materials for Children and Young Adults
L553 The School Media Specialist
L596 Internship in Library and Information Services
Choose three courses:
L503 User Needs and Behavior in Theory and Practice
L505 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
L507 The Management of Information Environments
L509 Introduction to Research and Statistics
Choose two courses:
L551 Information Inquiry for Teachers
L552 Audio and Video Information Programming
L571 Information Networking
L578 Visualizing Information
L644 Online Information Retrieval
L657 Library Services for Children and Young Adults
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Students may add the following endorsements to their teaching licenses.
Artistically Talented Endorsement
A 15 credit hour endorsement program is offered for students who plan to teach or administer programs for artistically talented students. Students interested in this endorsement program should contact the art education department at (812) 856-8103. The fo llowing courses are required:
W551 Education and Psychology of the Gifted and Talented (3 cr.)
Z510 Arts for Exceptional Children: Gifted (3 cr.)
Z530 Curriculum for Artistically Talented Students (3 cr.)
Z531 Advanced Methods and Materials in Artistically Talented Students (3 cr.)
Z701 Art Education Practicum with Artistically Talented Students (3 cr.)
Bilingual and Bicultural Education Endorsement
For this endorsement, students must complete 15 credit hours of professional preparation as well as course work for language and cultural proficiency. For more information, contact the curriculum and instruction department at (812) 856-8100.
Language Proficiency
Complete a four-semester sequence of Spanish courses above the 100-level beginning courses (12 cr.)
HISP S200 Second-Year Spanish (3 cr.)
HISP S250 Second-Year Spanish (3 cr.)
HISP S311 Spanish Grammar (P: HISP S275) (3 cr.)
HISP S312 Written Composition in Spanish or
HISP S317 Spanish Conversation and Diction (3 cr.)
Students must earn a grade point average of 2.5 or higher for the four courses.
Culture Proficiency
Choose one course:
HISP S275 Introduction to Hispanic Culture (3 cr.)
HISP S301 The Hispanic World I (3 cr.)
HISP S302 The Hispanic World II (3 cr.)
HISP S303 The Hispanic World III (3 cr.)
HISP S412 Latin American Culture and Civilization (3 cr.)
LTAM L400 Contemporary Mexico (3 cr.)
LTAM L401 Seminar: Contemporary Latin America (3 cr.)
Professional Preparation
Choose one course:
EDUC L441 Bilingual Education: An Introduction (3 cr.)
EDUC L524 Language Issues in Bilingual/Multicultural Education (3 cr.)
Choose one course:
EDUC L442 Methods for Bilingual Teaching (3 cr.)
EDUC L520 Advanced Methods of Teaching Second/Foreign Language (3 cr.)
Choose one course:
EDUC M470* Practicum: Bilingual/Bicultural Education (6 cr.)
EDUC M550* Practicum: Bilingual/Bicultural Education (6 cr.)
* Student teaching in a bilingual classroom will fulfill this requirement.
Required:
EDUC T550 Cultural/Community Forces and the Schools (3 cr.)
Gifted and Talented Endorsement
A 15 credit hour, all-grade endorsement program is offered for students who plan to teach gifted and talented students. Students interested in this endorsement program should contact the department at Education 3130, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-81 03). The following courses are required:
W551 Education and Psychology of the Gifted and Talented (3 cr.)
W552 Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented (3 cr.) or
Z530 Curriculum for Artistically Talented Students (3 cr.)
W553 Methods and Materials for Gifted and Talented (3 cr.) or
Z531 Advanced Methods for Artistically Talented Students (3 cr.)
Z510 Arts for Exceptional Children (3 cr.) or
Z701 Art Education Practicum with Artistically Talented Students (3 cr.)
Kindergarten Endorsement
Students interested in this endorsement program should contact the elementary and early childhood department, Education 3130, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8105), or Education/Social Work 3155, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-6801). The followi ng courses are required:
E338 The Early Childhood Educator (3 cr.) or
HPER F345 Parent-Child Relations (3 cr.) or
HPER F545 Parent Education (3 cr.)
E506 Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
M470 Practicum (3 cr.) (with five-year-old children)
E525 Advanced Curriculum Study in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
HPER H363 Personal Health (3 cr.)
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Students may add the following minors to their teaching licenses.
Adapted Physical Education Minor
This 24 credit hour minor is for students who plan to teach children with disabilities in mainstreamed regular education settings, resource environments, and self-contained classrooms. The minor is available for students who have completed an M.S. degree from the Department of Kinesiology with a program emphasis in adapted physical education or have completed the 18 credit hour adapted physical education emphasis and other requirements to meet the state of Indiana’s licensure requirement. For more informa tion, contact the department, HPER 112C, Bloomington, IN 47405-4801 (812-855-5954). The following courses are required:
HPER A585 Rehabilitation and Conditioning (3 cr.)
HPER P546 Movement Performance of the Exceptional Child (3 cr.)
HPER P550 Motor Assessment of the Exceptional Child (3 cr.)
HPER P556 Problems in Adapted Physical Education (3 cr.)
HPER P643 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (3 cr.)
HPER P646 Rehabilitation of the Physically Handicapped (3 cr.)
HPER P647 Interdisciplinary Seminar: Problems of the Exceptional Child (3 cr.)
One special education course (3 cr.)
Early Childhood Special Education Minor
A 30 credit hour early childhood special education minor is for students who plan to teach infants, toddlers, and preschool children with special needs. The early childhood special education minor is not currently required for teaching preschool children with handicapping conditions in Indiana. However, individuals who plan to teach in preschool special education programs are strongly encouraged to complete the requirements for this minor. Students interested in this minor program should contact the depar tment, Education 3211, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8123). The following courses are required:
E506 Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
E525 Advanced Curriculum Study in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.)
J538 M.S. Practicum/Internship (6 cr.) or
K595 Practicum in Special Education (6 cr.)
K540 Early Education for Children with Disabilities or At-Risk Conditions (3 cr.)
K548 Foundations of Family-Focused Services (3 cr.)
K549 Early Childhood Program Models (3 cr.)
P515 Child Development (3 cr.)
Choose one course:
K500 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Developmental Disabilities (3 cr.)
K530 Medical and Physical Management of Students with Severe Disabilities (3 cr.)
K535 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped I (3 cr.)
K553 Management of Academic and Social Behavior (3 cr.)
K561 Curriculum and Methods for Students with Severe Disabilities I (3 cr.)
K562 Curriculum and Methods for Students with Severe Disabilities II (3 cr.)
K565 Service Delivery Systems and Consultation Strategies (3 cr.)
K573 Communication Interventions for Persons with Severe Disabilities (3 cr.)
Choose one course from the above list, or one of the following:
HPER P546 Motor Performance of Exceptional Children (3 cr.)
HPER P550 Motor Assessment of Exceptional Children (3 cr.)
SPHS S433 Childhood Language (3 cr.)
English as a Second Language (ESL) Minor
A 24 credit hour minor program in teaching English as a second language (ESL) is available through the Department of Language Education. Candidates who are native speakers of English must present competence in a foreign language equivalent to two semester s (one year) of university foreign language work or two years of high school foreign language. If they did not have such course work, passing an examination at an equivalent level to the above in a foreign language is required. Credit earned by examinatio n and recorded on the college transcript may be used toward fulfillment of these requirements. Students interested in this minor program should contact the language education department, Education 3044, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8260), or Educat ion/Social Work 3105, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-6801). The following courses are required:
General Linguistics (3 cr.)
LING L503 Survey of Linguistics (3 cr.)
LING T522 Survey of Applied Linguistics (3 cr.)
ENG G500 Introduction to the English Language (3 cr.)
Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics (3 cr.)
EDUC L502 Socio-Psycholinguistic Applications to Reading Instruction (3 cr.)
LING T532 Second Language Acquisition (3 cr.)
ENG G625 Introduction to Text Linguistics/Discourse Analysis (3 cr.)
ENG G651 American English (3 cr.)
ENG G652 English Language Sociolinguistics (3 cr.)
Culture and Society (3 cr.)
EDUC H520 Education and Social Issues (3 cr.)
EDUC H540 Sociology of Education (3 cr.)
Literature (3 cr.)
EDUC L535 Adolescent Literature (3 cr.)
EDUC L530 Topical Workshop: Trade Books for Students (K-12) (3 cr.)
EDUC L559 Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom (3 cr.)
Methods (3-4 cr.)
EDUC L520 Advanced Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (4 cr.)
LING T534 Linguistic Resources of TESOL (4 cr.)
EDUC L530 Topical Workshop in Language Education (if the topic is teaching ESL) (1-6 cr.)
EDUC L630 Topics in Language Education (if the topic is teaching ESL) (1-3 cr.)
Practicum (3-6 cr.)
EDUC L525 Practicum in Language Education: ESL (6 weeks) (3-6 cr.)
Electives (3 cr.)
LING T522 Survey of Applied Linguistics (3 cr.)
EDUC L530 Literature and Culture in Teaching ESL (3 cr.)
EDUC L524 Language Issues in the Multicultural Education (3 cr.)
SLIS L533 Library Materials for Children and Young Adults (3 cr.)
EDUC L536 Methods and Materials for TESOL Teacher Trainers (3 cr.)
LING T550 Language Testing
EDUC J511 Methods of Individualized Instruction (3 cr.)
EDUC L630 Linking Theory to Classroom Practice
Library Services Minor
Completion of the 24 credit hour minor in library services technology allows the student to hold an entry-level position as a professional school library specialist. For more information, contact the School of Library and Information Science at (812) 855- 2018. The following courses are required:
SLIS L520 Bibliographic Access and Control (3 cr.)
SLIS L524 Information Sources and Services (3 cr.)
SLIS L526 Library Automation (3 cr.)
SLIS L528 Collection Development and Management (3 cr.)
SLIS L533 Library Materials for Children and Young Adults (3 cr.)
SLIS L553 The School Library Media Specialist (3 cr.)
SLIS L596 Internship in Library and Information Services (3 cr.)
Choose one course:
SLIS L578 Visualizing Information (3 cr.)
SLIS L644 Online Information Retrieval (3 cr.)
SLIS L657 Library Services for Children and Young Adults (3 cr.)
Reading Minor
A minor program in elementary and secondary reading is offered through the Department of Language Education. The minor requires 24 credit hours, to include at least 12 credit hours in reading. The remaining hours are to be taken in literature, linguistics , and electives from reading or related areas. Students may use appropriate courses from their undergraduate program to apply toward these requirements. The minor may also be combined with master’s degree programs in teacher certification areas. Applicati on forms are available in the language education department. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to the Reading Minor Program. Students interested in this minor program should consult with the language education department, Educat ion 3044, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8260), or Education/Social Work 3105, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-6801).
Reading (12 cr.)
EDUC L517 Advanced Study of Teaching Reading in Junior High and Secondary Schools (3 cr.) or
EDUC L545 Advanced Study in Teaching Reading in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
EDUC L504 Diagnosis in Language Difficulties (3 cr.)
EDUC L525 Practicum in Reading (3 cr.)
EDUC L501 Critical Reading in the Content Areas (3 cr.)
Literature (3 cr.)
EDUC L535 Teaching Adolescent Literature (3 cr.) or
EDUC L559 Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom (3 cr.) or
EDUC L533 Library Materials for Children and Young Adults (3 cr.)
Linguistics (3 cr.)
ENG G553 Linguistics and the Teacher of English (3 cr.) or
EDUC L502 Socio-Psycholinguistic Applications to Reading Instruction (3 cr.)
Electives (6 cr.)
Courses (300-level or above) selected with advisor’s approval from reading, special education, language education, curriculum, or advanced educational psychology.
Special Education Minors
Special education minor programs in teaching people with learning disabilities, mild mental handicaps, and emotional handicaps are offered at both the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses. A program leading to certification in teaching people with severe mental handicaps is available at the Indianapolis campus. These programs enable students holding teaching licenses in either elementary or secondary education to add certifications in special education in various areas of specialization. Students interes ted in these programs should contact the Special Education Program Office in Education 3211, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8123), or the Office of Student Services in Education/Social Work 3131, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-0045).
Learning Disabilities Minor (24 cr.)
K505 Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students ( 3 cr.)
K525 Survey of Mild Handicaps (3 cr.) or
K521 Survey of Learning Disabilities (3 cr.) IUPUI
K535 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped I (3 cr.)
K536 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped II (3 cr.) P :K535
K553 Management of Academic and Social Behavior (3 cr.)
K565 Service Delivery Systems and Consultation Strategies (3 cr.) P: K553
K595 Practicum in Special Education (3 cr.)
Elective in special education (e.g., K500, K590)
Mild Mental Handicaps Minor (24 cr.)
K505 Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students ( 3 cr.)
K525 Survey of Mild Handicaps (3 cr.) or
K522 Survey of Mental Retardation (3 cr.) IUPUI
K535 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped I (3 cr.)
K536 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped II (3 cr.) P: K535
K553 Management of Academic and Social Behavior (3 cr.)
K565 Service Delivery Systems and Consultation Strategies (3 cr.) P: K553
K595 Practicum in Special Education (3 cr.)
Elective in special education (e.g., K500, K590)
Emotional Handicaps Minor (27 cr.)
G573 Communication Skills and Interpersonal Relations in Counseling
K505 Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students (3 cr.)
K520 Survey of Behavior Disorders (3 cr.)
K535 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped I (3 cr.)
K536 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped II (3 cr.) P: K535
K553 Management of Academic and Social Behavior (3 cr.)
K545 Management of the Severely Emotionally Disturbed (3 cr.) P: K553
K565 Service Delivery Systems and Consultation Strategies (3 cr.) P: K553
K595 Practicum in Special Education (3 cr.)
Severe Mental Handicaps Minor (IUPUI) (30 cr.)
K505 Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students (3 cr.)
K510 Trends and Issues in Special Education (3 cr.) IUPUI
K530 Medical and Physical Management of Students with Severe Disabilities (3 cr.) IUPUI
K553 Management of Academic and Social Behavior (3 cr.)
K565 Service Delivery Systems and Consultation Strategies (3 cr.) P:K553
K561 Curriculum and Methods for Students with Severe Disabilities I (3 cr.) IUPUI
K562 Curriculum and Methods for Students with Severe Disabilities II (3 cr.) IUPUI
K573 Communication Interventions for Persons with Severe Disabilities (3 cr.) IUPUI
K595 Practicum in Special Education (6 cr.)
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Following are the initial licensure program requirements for school counselor and school psychologist. In addition, a school nurse licensure program is available from the IU School of Nursing at IUPUI (see School of Nursing Bulletin). A school social worker licensure program is available from the IU School of Social Work at Indianapolis (see School of Social Work Bulletin). A speech, language, and hearing licensure program is available from the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Speech and Hearing Center, Bloomington, IN 47405-1901 (812-855-4156).
School Counselor
In order to be licensed as a school counselor in the State of Indiana, the student must earn an master’s degree in counseling (school specialization). See the section entitled “Master of Science in Education Degree” for the requi red course work for a master’s degree in counseling.
Students interested in becoming licensed as a school counselor in the State of Indiana should contact the counseling program at School of Education 4003, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812) 856-8305 or Education/Social Work 3115, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317) 274-6801.
School Psychologist
To be licensed as a school psychologist through IU, the student must earn either an Ed.S. or Ph.D. degree with a major in school psychology and be recommended by the director of the School Psychology Training Program to the School of Education certificati on officer. A core set of courses is required, and the student may select from other courses to meet program requirements. In some cases, a particular course may meet two requirements simultaneously.
Students receiving the Ed.S. and doctoral degrees must complete a minimum of 65 credit hours and 90 credit hours of graduate credit, respectively. The Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs are fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, and the Ph.D. program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Students who successfully complete either program and receive a passing score on the National School Psychology Examination are automatically eligible for endorsement as a Natio nally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). The NCSP is accepted by the Indiana Professional Standards Board as one alternative for receiving a license as a school psychologist. The NCSP also is accepted by several other states for licensure as a psycholo gist in the public schools. Persons interested in this program should contact the department at Education 4008, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8332).
The following courses are required for licensure, which may vary according to degree objective:
School Psychology (29 cr.)
P591 Seminar and Practicum in School Psychology (4 cr.)
P592 Seminar and Practicum in School Psychology II (4 cr.)
P595 Practicum in School Psychology (4 cr.)
P650 Psychological Issues in Cultural Diversity (3 cr.)
P682 Developmental Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence (3 cr.)
P680 Seminar in School Psychology (2 cr.)
P691 Seminar in Personality and Behavioral Assessment (3 cr.)
P692 Seminar in Therapeutic Interventions with Children (3 cr.)
P695 Practicum in Personality and Behavioral Assessment (2 cr.)
P696 Practicum in Therapeutic Interventions with Children (2 cr.)
P596 Internship in School Psychology I or
P699 Internship in School Psychology II (2 cr.)
Human Development (3 cr.)
P623 Advanced Child Development
Nature of Exceptional Children (3 cr.)
K520, K521, K522, K780, or elective
Remedial Education (3 cr.)
K500, K535, K536, K553, or elective
Behavioral Interventions (3 cr.)
K553 or elective
Educational Foundations (3 cr.)
J630, H530, A408, or elective
Learning (3 cr.)
P530, P540, P550, or elective
Social Bases of Behavior (3 cr.)
P566
Consultation (3 cr.)
G645 or K565
Interventions (6 cr.)
G502, G522, G523, G532, G622, P575, or electives
Research Methods (6 cr.)
Y502 and Y520
Electives (9 cr.)
Note: The Ed.S. internship must be full time for a minimum of one school year. At least half of the internship must be in a school setting. The other half may be in a child guidance center, mental health facility, or other setting where psychologic al and educational services are provided to children or their families. Students seeking the doctoral degree must complete a 12-month internship. The internship must be supervised by an appropriately licensed or certified psychologist with a minimum of th ree years experience, and by a faculty member at Indiana University.
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Director of Special Education
Candidates must hold professional licensure in one of the following areas: special education, speech and hearing therapy, or school psychology. School psychology and speech and hearing therapy majors will require 12 credit hours of special education cours e work. Students interested in this program should contact Education 4228, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8365). The following course work is required:
Educational Leadership (18 cr.)
A500 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 cr.)
A608 Legal Perspectives on Education (3 cr.)
A630 Economics of Education (3 cr.)
A653 Organizational Context of Education (3 cr.)
A675 Leadership in Special Education (3 cr.)
A735 Building Unified Systems of Students with Disabilities (3 cr.)
Special Education (8 cr.)
To be selected in consultation with the faculty advisor.
Program Evaluation and Curriculum Assessment (6 cr.)
J660 Evaluation of School Programs (3 cr.) or
Y535 Evaluation Models and Techniques (3 cr.)
K535 Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped I (3 cr.)
School Principal
This program is for students who already hold a master’s degree and a professional teaching license, and who wish to become licensed as an elementary or secondary school principal. To be admitted to this program, students must have a 2.75 undergraduate an d a 3.0 graduate grade point average (GPA) and must submit a goal statement and two letters of recommendation. Requirements for professionalization of teaching license can be found under “Standards and Professional Licenses.”
Licensure requires the completion of 24 credit hours, at least 12 of which are taken on the Bloomington or Indianapolis campus. Students must achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 in all course work taken at Indiana University toward licensure. Since this licensu re-only program does not involve the awarding of a degree, regulations governing course recency do not apply.
Students interested in this program should contact Education 4228, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8365).
Elementary School Administration and Supervision
Candidates for an elementary school principal license must hold a professional teaching license in elementary education or early childhood, kindergarten/primary, elementary, or junior high/middle school education. The following course work is required:
A500 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 cr.)
A510 School-Community Relations (3 cr.)
A608 Legal Perspectives on Education (3 cr.)
A625 Administration of Elementary School (3 cr.)
A635 Public School Budgeting and Accounting (3 cr.)
A695 Practicum in Educational Leadership (3 cr.) or
A785 Internship in Educational Leadership (3 cr.)
E535 Elementary School Curriculum (3 cr.) or
S530 Junior High and Middle School Curriculum (3 cr.)
E536 Supervision of Elementary School Instruction (3 cr.)
See also the section on the M.S. in Educational Leadership, which includes licensure requirements.
Secondary School Administration and Supervision
Candidates for a secondary school principal license must hold a professional teaching license in junior high/middle school or high school education. The following course work is required:
A500 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 cr.)
A510 School-Community Relations (3 cr.)
A608 Legal Perspectives on Education (3 cr.)
A627 Secondary School Administration (3 cr.)
A635 Public School Budgeting and Accounting (3 cr.)
A695 Practicum in Educational Leadership (3 cr.) or
A785 Internship in Educational Leadership (3 cr.)
S503 Secondary School Curriculum (3 cr.) or
S530 Junior High and Middle School Curriculum (3 cr.)
S655 Supervision of Secondary School Instruction (3 cr.)
See also the M.S. in Educational Leadership, which includes licensure requirements.
School Superintendent
The holder of the school superintendent license is eligible to become a superintendent or associate superintendent. Such a person is also eligible to become principal of any school that contains grades in which the holder has at least three years of teach ing experience. Students interested in this program should contact the department at Education 4228, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8365).
Candidates must hold a professional teacher’s license and must complete an Ed.S. or Ed.D. degree in educational leadership and at least 12 credit hours must be taken on the Bloomington or Indianapolis campus. The following courses are required:
A510 School-Community Relations (3 cr.)
A608 Legal Perspectives on Education (3 cr.)
A630 Economics of Education (3 cr.)
A635 Public School Budgeting and Accounting (3 cr.)
A638 Public School Personnel Management (3 cr.)
A640 Planning Educational Facilities (3 cr.)
E536 Supervision of Elementary School Instruction (3 cr.) or
S655 Supervision of Secondary School Instruction (3 cr.)
J630 Curriculum Theory and Practice (3 cr.)
One course from the following:
A560 Political Perspectives of Education (3 cr.)
A600 Problems in Educational Leadership (3 cr.)
A653 Organizational Context of Education (3 cr.)
S505 The Junior High and Middle School (3 cr.)
One course in each of the following areas:
Educational psychology
History, philosophy, or sociology of education
Educational measurement and assessment of students
A minimum of 12 credit hours in a teaching field and/or fields related to educational leadership
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