IU Columbus Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Division of Education
The Division of Education at IU Columbus is dedicated to providing enriching and purposeful experiences for our pre-service teachers, developing strong relationships with our community schools, and impacting the lives of the students in those schools through leadership and advocacy. We prepare reflective, caring, and highly skilled educators and scholars who lead in their chosen profession, participate in dialogue and inquiry into school change, and partner with key stakeholders to improve teaching and learning at the local, national, and international levels.
The mission of the IU Columbus Division of Education is to prepare candidates to become highly-effective, equity-centered teachers.
Our vision is to be an influential force in preparing and inspiring educators to create educational experiences which are accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all.
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Nationally Accredited
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Nationally Recognized
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Nationally Recognized
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6
The 120-credit B.S. in Elementary Education leads to a generalist license to teach in grades K-6, upon successful completion of course work and the appropriate licensure tests. Students must select one license addition or concentration area in which to focus—English as a New Language or Special Education.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for admission, retention, and graduation.
- To graduate in 4 years a student will need to complete 15 credit hours of required coursework each semester.
- No grade below a C (2.0) will count toward the degree.
- Residency Requirement: Students must complete at least 30 of the last 60 credit hours of their elementary education degree at IU Columbus (including methods and student teaching)
- Courses with a “+” are required for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
General Education Content (60 credits)
Pre-Professional Education (11 cr.)
- EDUC-F 110+ First Year Seminar
- EDUC-F 200+ Examining Self as Teacher
- EDUC-P 254+ Educational Psychology for Teachers of all Grades
- EDUC-Q 200+ Intro to Scientific Inquiry
Language Arts (12 cr.)
Composition:
- ENG-W 131+ Reading, Writing, & Inquiry I
- EDUC-E 201+ Multicultural Education & Global Awareness (P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or better.)
Communication:
- COMM-R 110+ Fundamentals of Speech Communication
American/World Literature (Select one):
- ENG-L 204 Into to Fiction
- ENG-L 207 Women in Literature (Fall only)
- ENG-L 213 Literary Masterpieces I
- ENG-L 214 Literary Masterpieces II
Fine Art (6 cr.)
Music:
- MUS-E 241+ Intro to Music Fundamentals
Art:
- HER-H 100 Art Appreciation
Physical Education (3 cr.)
- HPER-P 290+ Movement Experiences for Children
Science (10 cr.)
Biology:
- BIOL-N 100 Contemporary Biology OR
- BIOL-N 108 Plants, Animals, & the Environment
Earth Science with Lab:
- GEOL-G 110 & GEOL-G 120 How the Earth Works & Lab OR
- GEOL-G 107 & GEOL-G 117 Earth and Our Environment & Lab
Astronomy:
- AST-A 100 The Solar System OR
- AST-A 105 Stars and Galaxies
Mathematics (9 cr.)
Pre-requisites determined by the ALEKS Math Placement Test are in addition to the 9 required credits.
If ALEKS score < 24, UCOL-U 112 must be completed prior to taking further math courses.
MATH-I 110/111 Algebra (by placement)
Required Math Courses+
- MATH-I 130 Math for Elementary Teachers I (by placement)
- MATH-I 131 Math for Elementary Teachers II (P: MATH-I 130 with a grade of C or better.)
- MATH-I 132 Math for Elementary Teachers III (P: MATH-I 131 with a grade of C or better)
NOTE: MATH-I 136 Math for Elementary Teachers+ (6 cr.) can substitute for MATH-I 130 & MATH-I 132.
Social Studies (9 cr.)
US History+
- HIST-H 105 American History I OR
- HIST-H 106 American History II
World History+
- HIST-H 108 Perspectives on the World to 1800 OR
- HIST-H 109 Perspectives on the World 1800 to Present
Social Studies Elective (Select One)+
- ANTH-A 104 Culture and Society
- ECON-E 201 Intro to Microeconomics
- ECON-E 202 Intro to Macroeconomics
- HISTORY Any 200+ level or higher history class
- LSTU-L 385 Class, Race, Gender, and Work
- PSY-B 110 Intro to Psychology
- REL-R 212 Comparative Religions
- SOC-R 100 Intro to Sociology
- SOC-R 121 Social Problems
- WGSS-W 105 Intro to Women's Studies
Teacher Education Program Professional Coursework and Field Experiences (48 cr.; Authorized Courses)
Beginning Professional Education Courses
Fall Cluster - Theme: Early Learning (13 cr.)
- EDUC-E 339 Methods of Teaching Language Arts
- EDUC-E 328 Science in the Elementary School
- EDUC-M 300 Teaching in a Pluralist Society
- EDUC-M 301 Field Experience
- EDUC-E 449 Trade Books and the Teacher
Spring Cluster - Theme: Multiple Ways of Knowing (11 cr.)
- EDUC-E 343 Math in the Elementary School
- EDUC-E 340 Methods of Teaching Reading I
- EDUC-H 340 Education and American Culture
- EDUC-M 304 Field Experience
- EDUC-F 401 Creating Positive Classroom Environment
Advanced Professional Education Sequence
Students must complete both the fall and spring only clusters prior to beginning the pre-student teaching and student-teaching clusters.
Pre-Student Teaching Cluster - Theme: Teaching All Learners - Fall (14 cr.)
- EDUC-E 325 Methods of Teaching Social Studies
- EDUC-E 341 Methods of Teaching Reading II
- EDUC-K 307 Methods of Teaching Students with Special Needs
- EDUC-L 400 Instructional Issues in Language Education
- EDUC-M 307 Field Experience
Student-Teaching Cluster - Theme: Teacher Leadership - Spring (10 cr.)
- EDUC-M 425 Student Teaching K-6 (10-16 weeks depending on concentration/license addition)
- EDUC-M 470 Practicum in English as a New Language or Special Education (If completing license addition; 6 weeks)
- EDUC-M 420 Student Teaching Seminar
License Addition and Concentration Options (Authorized Courses)
- A 2.5 or higher GPA is required for each license addition or concentration.
- A grade of C (2.0) or better in all classes is required.
License Additions (18 cr.)
English as a New Language* (18 cr.)
- EDUC-L 403 Assessment for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (Summer)
- EDUC-L 436 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language (Spring)
- EDUC-L 441 Bilingual Education - Intro (Spring)
- EDUC-L 442 Teaching English Language Learners: Bilingual/English as a New Language (Fall)
- EDUC-L 490 Research in Language Education + EDUC-M 401 Field Experience (Summer)
- EDUC-X 470 Psycholinguistics for Teachers of Reading (Fall)
- EDUC-M 470 Practicum in English as a New Language (Student Teaching Cluster)
Special Education K-6* (18 cr.)
- EDUC-K 352+ Education of Students with Learning Disorders + EDUC-M 401 Field Experience
- EDUC-K 426 Assessment and Instruction I
- EDUC-K 441 Transition Across the Lifespan (Summer)
- EDUC-K 448 Families and Schools in Society (Summer)
- EDUC-K 453 Management of Academic and Social Behavior
- EDUC-K 465 Service Delivery Systems and Consultation Strategies
- EDUC-M 470 Practicum in Special Needs Education (Student Teaching Cluster)
*Nationally recognized program
Concentrations (12 cr.)
English as a New Language (12 cr.)
- EDUC-L 441 Bilingual Education: Introduction (Spring)
- EDUC-L 442 Teaching English Language Learners: Bilingual/English as a New Language (Fall)
- EDUC-L 436 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language (Spring)
- EDUC-X 470 Psycholinguistics for Teachers of Reading (Fall)
Special Education (12 cr.)
- EDUC-K 352+ Education of Students with Learning Disorders + EDUC-M 401 Field Experience
- EDUC-K 426 Assessment and Instruction I
- EDUC-K 453 Management of Academic and Social Behavior
- EDUC-K 465 Service Delivery Systems and Consultation Strategies
Contact Information
Division of Education at IU Columbus
4601 Central Avenue, CC155
Columbus, IN 47203
Ph: 812.348.7325
Email: coeduc@iu.edu
