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Licensure ProgramsIndiana License Types and Coverage Indiana License Types and CoverageStudents beginning their teacher education programs effective on or after July 1, 2002, are admitted under newly adopted rules established by the Indiana Professional Standards Board (the agency that governs teacher education in the state of Indiana). These rules are referred to as Rules 2002. Each license issued under Rules 2002 will include school setting(s) or levels that a person may teach and the content field(s) or subjects that the individual may teach. Each license must include at least one school setting and one content field. The B or I after an entry indicates the campus where the program is offered. As a general rule, students working toward licensure must earn at least half of their credits at Bloomington or Indianapolis. Certification Students Applying for a Master's DegreeStudents in certification programs, who wish to seek a master's degree, must go through the standard process for admission to graduate study. Furthermore, in order to be accepted into any of the School of Education's specialization areas in which a master's degree may be earned, students must be admitted to a master's degree program in one of these specialization areas in the semester prior to the semester in which they intend to graduate and they must be officially registered in the semester in which they graduate. Credit hours earned by a certification student who has been admitted to a master's degree program may or may not be counted in the student's master's program. The department chair or program head and the associate dean of graduate studies must approve the inclusion of courses taken while the student was earning credits toward certification but was not admitted to a master's degree program. Furthermore, a certification student, who has been admitted to a master's degree program, may use a maximum of 15 credits taken while the student was working on certification but was not admitted to the master's degree program. Teaching Licenses (B-I)Teaching License Types Teaching License TypesInitial License in Early Childhood Education (valid for teaching preschool through grade 3). This license will include two school settings: Early Childhood — Preschool Level and Early Childhood — Primary Level. The content field will be generalist. Initial License in Elementary Education (valid for teaching grades K-6). This license will include two school settings: Early Childhood Education — Primary Level and Middle Childhood Education — Intermediate Level. The content field noted on the license will be generalist. Initial License for Exceptional Needs Teachers (valid for teaching at multiple levels). This license will carry the content field of mild intervention. Initial License in Secondary Education (valid for teaching grades 6-12). This license will include two school settings: Early Adolescent — Middle School Level and Adolescent and Young Adult — High School Level. There must be at least one content field included on this license. Initial License in K-12 Education (valid for teaching grades K-12). This license will include four school settings of Early Childhood Education — Primary Level (K-3); Middle Childhood Education — Intermediate Level (4-6); Early Adolescent (Middle School Level); and Adolescent/Young Adult (High School Level). On a license the entry for this license will be "all school." There must be at least one content field included on this license. School Services Licenses: Educational Leadership Licenses:
Information about the new state licensing framework and standards for educational professionals may be found on the website of the Indiana Professional Standards Board (http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/). Return to Teaching Licenses (B-I) Admission to License ProgramsApplicants to licensure programs must complete the graduate degree and licensure application. Students who are currently in a graduate degree program, or who are applying for admission to one, are not required to submit a separate application for admission. See the section titled Admission to Graduate Programs for application procedures and criteria. Return to Teaching Licenses (B-I) Standard and Professional Licenses(This section valid through June 30, 2004) The licensure requirements described in this paragraph pertain to individuals who either already hold a valid Indiana license or who will complete a program of studies prior to June 30, 2006. For these individuals, the initial license is called a Standard License that is valid for a five year period for those licensed prior to July 1, 2003. Teachers may be upgraded to a Professional License that is valid for 10 years by completing an appropriate master's degree, specific course work in each field to be included on the license, and completion of five years teaching experience in an accredited P-12 school. School Psychologists are eligible to professionalize their license with five years of experience. School Counselors may professionalize their license by completing an additional 18 hours of graduate course work distributed across six topical areas and completion of five years experience in P-12 schools. Educational Leaders may professionalize their licenses after five years of administrative experience in P-12 accredited school settings and by earning either an Ed.S. or higher degree or completing at least 60 graduate hours of credit. Existing standard licenses must be renewed each five years. A professional license, after the initial 10-year period, is renewable for five years. Both standard and professional licenses are renewed by taking 6 credit hours of course work in the major or minor field or in professional education. Additionally, individuals are granted as much flexibility as possible in designing their own individualized program of professional development that results in the awarding of academic credit. Return to Teaching Licenses (B-I) Initial, Proficient Practitioner, and Accomplished Practitioner LicensesThese licenses will become available for candidates completing newly designed standards-based, performance-focused programs beginning July 1, 2003. There will be a gradual phase-in of new license rules during the coming four years. All licenses issued as of July 1, 2006 must be issued using the new license rules. Some programs will initiate these programs effective with newly admitted students in fall 2002. Please check with your program area or your advisor for more details. Return to Teaching Licenses (B-I) Applying for a LicenseUpon completion of all degree and course requirements, state mandated testing as required, a state criminal history check, and other application procedures, candidates submit their application materials to a License Advisor on either the IUB or IUPUI campus. On the Bloomington campus, information and materials are available in Education 1000 (812-856-8511). At the Indianapolis campus, materials are available in Room 3131 of the Education/Social Work Building (317-274- 0645). The completed application packet MUST be returned to the campus where you completed your academic program. Return to Teaching Licenses (B-I)
Content Fields (Graduate Level)Teacher of Library Media (K-12) Teacher of Library Media (K-12)Individuals who hold a valid teaching license may add the certification for Teacher of Library Media with emphasis in school media information technology by successful completion of the following 27 credits. The student must meet the graduate admission requirements for the School of Library and Information Science at either Bloomington or Indianapolis. Contact the director of Library Media Education at (317) 278-2376. Full course descriptions are available at www.slis.edu or www.slis.indiana.edu. Courses completed at a B or higher for the 27 credits for library media may also count toward the 36 credit hour Master of Library Science, accredited by the American Library Association. Courses from the School of Library and Information Science: Required courses: Individuals who do not hold a valid teaching license may establish such as a Teacher of Library Media by completion of the above 27 credits and 15 credits from the menu of education courses below, along with passing the national teacher exams, including the specialization in school media, and successful completion of student teaching in school media, which includes 5 credits in a secondary school and 5 credits in an elementary school. Courses from the School of Education: One 3 credit course from: One 3 credit course from: One 3 credit course from: One 3 credit course from: One 3 credit course from: *recommended courses if available Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) Artistically TalentedA 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 following courses are required: W551 Education and Psychology of the Gifted and Talented (3 cr.) Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) Gifted and Talented (program under revision)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 (812-856-8103). The following courses are required: W551 Education and Psychology of the Gifted and Talented (3 cr.) Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) Kindergarten (available through Fall 2002; program must be completed by June 30, 2006)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 following courses are required: E508 Seminar in Early Childhood Education or Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) Adapted Physical Education (program under revision)This 24 credit hour program 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 information, contact the department, HPER 112C, Bloomington, IN 47405-4801 (812-855-5954). The following courses are required: HPER A585 Rehabilitation and Conditioning (3 cr.) Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) Early Childhood Special Education (available through Fall 2002; program must be completed by June 30, 2006)This 30 credit hour early childhood special education program 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 program should contact the department, Education 3211, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8123). The following courses are required: E506 Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.) Choose one course: Choose one course from the above list, or one of the following: Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) English as a New Language (ENL) (Program under revision)A 24 credit hour program in teaching English as a New Language (ENL) 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 semesters (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 examination and recorded on the college transcript may be used toward fulfillment of these requirements. Students interested in this program should contact the language education department, Education 3044, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8260), or Education/Social Work 3105, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-6801). The following courses are required: Bloomington: General Linguistics (3 cr.) Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics (3 cr.) Culture and Society (3 cr.) Literature (3 cr.) Methods (3-4 cr.) Practicum (3-6 cr.) Electives (3 cr.) Indianapolis: This degree prepares licensed teachers to teach English as a new language at the developmental levels indicated on their initial licenses. (36 credit hours)
LING L532 Second Language Acquisition EDUC L500 Instructional Issues in Language Learning EDUC H520 Education and Social Issues LING L534 Linguistic Resources and TESOL EDUC L559 Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom ENG G541 Materials Preparation for ENL Instruction Practicum: Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) Bilingual and Bicultural Education (Program under revision)For this endorsement, students must complete 15 credit hours of professional preparation as well as course work for language and cultural proficiency. Students who hold a bilingual and bicultural education endorsement must also complete the English as a New Language Program. For more information, contact the curriculum and instruction department at (812) 856-8100. Language Proficiency Students must complete a four-semester sequence of Spanish courses above the 100-level beginning courses (12 cr.): Students must earn a grade point average of 2.5 or higher for the four courses. Culture Proficiency Choose one course: Professional Preparation Choose one course: Choose one course: Choose one course: * Student teaching in a bilingual classroom will fulfill this requirement. Required: Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) A 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. Application 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 program should consult with the language education department, Education 3044, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812-856-8260), or Education/Social Work 3105, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317-274-6801). Reading (12 cr.) Literature (3 cr.) Linguistics (3 cr.) Electives (6 cr.) Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level) Special Education ConcentrationsSpecial education concentration programs in teaching people with mild disabilities 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 interested 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). Mild Disability (24 cr.) Emotional Handicaps (27 cr.) Severe Mental Handicaps (IUPUI) (30 cr.) Return to Content Fields (Graduate Level)
School Service Personnel LicensesFollowing 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). Speech, Language, Hearing Clinician License Speech, Language, Hearing Clinician LicenseStudents interested in becoming licensed as a school-based speech, language, hearing clinician in the state of Indiana must achieve the master's degree in speech and hearing sciences. Specific information about the requirements of this degree may be obtained by contacting the Academic Office, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, 200 S. Jordan Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405 or by calling (812) 855-4202. In addition to the speech and hearing course work for the degree, students must also take M463/M401 and M550 to be eligible for licensure by the Indiana Professional Standards Board. Course Descriptions: M463 Organization and Administration of Public School Speech, Language, Hearing Programs Presents information, models, and organizational/administrative procedures for delivering services to communicatively disordered persons in public schools. Examines federal and state legislative prerequisites for school-based communication disorders programs. Emphasis on collaboration as a service delivery model. Utilizes case-based approach to discuss major aspects of program management. M401 Observation of a public school communication disorders program M550 Eight-week, full-time practicum experience in a public school communication disorders program Return to School Service Personnel Licenses School CounselorIn order to be licensed as a school counselor in the state of Indiana, the student must earn a master's degree in counseling (school specialization). See the section entitled Master of Science in Education Degree for the required course work for a master's degree in counseling. Students interested in becoming licensed as school counselors in the state of Indiana should contact the counseling program at the School of Education 4003, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (812) 856-8305 or Education/Social Work 3115, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155 (317) 274-6801. Return to School Service Personnel Licenses School PsychologistTo 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 certification 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. A student who successfully completes either program and receives a passing score on the National School Psychology Examination is automatically eligible for endorsement as a Nationally 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 psychologist 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.) Human Development (3 cr.) Nature of Exceptional Children (3 cr.) Remedial Education (3 cr.) Behavioral Interventions (3 cr.) Educational Foundations (3 cr.) Learning (3 cr.) Social Bases of Behavior (3 cr.) Interventions (6 cr.) Research Methods (6 cr.) Electives (9 cr.) Return to School Service Personnel Licenses
School Administrator LicensesPlease note: Because of changes in the requirements of the Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB), the administrator licensing program is subject to change at any time. For example, IPSB is shifting to a single license for all levels of the school principalship. Please check with the Educational Leadership program or the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies for the most current requirements. Director of Exceptional Needs Director of Exceptional NeedsCandidates must hold a professional license in one of the following areas: special education, speech and hearing therapy, or school psychology. School psychology and speech and hearing majors will require 12 credit hours of special education course work. Special education majors will require 8 credit hours of special education course work. Students interested in this program should contact Leonard Burrello, Education 4222, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006 (telephone 812-856-8365). The following course work is required: School Administration (18 cr.) Special Education (8 cr./12 cr.) for school psychology and speech and hearing therapy majors) Program Evaluation and Curriculum Assessment (3 cr.) Return to School Administrator Licenses School PrincipalThis program is for the student who already holds a master's degree and a professional teaching license, and who wishes to become licensed as a school principal. To be admitted to this program, students must have a 2.75 undergraduate and 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 Standard 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 licensure-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). For information on the Indianapolis program call 317-278-5739. Elementary School Administration and Supervision A500 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 cr.) See also the section on the M.S. in Educational Leadership, which includes licensure requirements. Secondary School Administration and Supervision A500 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 cr.) See also the M.S. in Educational Leadership, which includes licensure requirements. Return to School Administrator Licenses School SuperintendentThe 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 teaching 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.) One course from the following: One course in each of the following areas: A minimum of 12 credit hours in a teaching field and/or fields related to educational leadership. Return to School Administrator Licenses
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