Bachelor of Science in Education with Secondary (5-12) Teaching License
Each discipline in the secondary program (English, mathematics, social studies, science, and world languages) requires a unique and highly prescribed program of studies. Courses in these programs of study fall into three categories: the common core curriculum, the licensure concentration program, and the teacher education program. In all areas of these programs, the courses are carefully selected to prepare students to meet the rigorous content and teaching standards required for a middle school and high school teaching license in the discipline.
English Education (120 credits)
The English Education major for Secondary Education focuses on grades 5-12. The REPA 3 Licensing Rules require 120 credit hours to be completed in order to earn their degree. You must complete 34 of your 37 General Education credits before you may begin the Secondary Teacher Education Program. The available areas of study and their respective courses out outlined in the degree map. Additional information can be found on the School of Education website.
Social Studies Education (120 credits)
The Social Studies Education major for Secondary Education focuses on grades 5-12. The REPA 3 Licensing Rules require 120 credit hours to be completed in order to earn their degree. You must complete 31 of your 34 General Education credits before you may begin the Secondary Teacher Education Program. The available areas of study and their respective courses out outlined in the degree map. Additional information can be found on the School of Education website.
Mathematics Education
The secondary mathematics education program is offered in conjunction with the School of Science and additional information can be found in the bulletin under the School of Science.
Science
The secondary biology (Life Science) and chemistry are also offered in conjunction with the School of Science. Interested students should contact an advisor in the School of Education for more information.
World Languages
The World Language program prepares students to be licensed secondary teachers in Spanish, German, French or American Sign Language. Interested students should contact an advisor in the School of Education for more information.
License Addition in English as a New Language (ENL)
Secondary education students may also elect to complete a program in ENL concurrently with their secondary program. The IU Indianapolis undergraduate ENL license addition program consists of 5 ENL courses plus 8-weeks of ENL student teaching. The ENL coursework is offered online in the evenings. The ENL student teaching takes place in a classroom with multilingual learners, under the supervision of both an ENL-licensed mentor teacher and a university supervisor. Applicants who hold or are earning an Indiana teacher’s license can add ENL onto their license by completing this ENL coursework and passing the English Learner Praxis Exam #5362. The ENL license addition is added to the existing areas/grade levels of the original teaching license. This ENL coursework combines theory and practice to prepare teachers to meet the needs of multilingual learners.
The program of study is as follows:
• EDUC L441 Language Issues in Bilingual and Multicultural Education (3 credits)
• EDUC F401 Language as Action (3 credits)
• EDUC L436 Methods and Materials for ENL (3 credits)
• EDUC L403 Assessment Literacy for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students (3 credits)
• EDUC 405 Second Language Learners, Literacy, and Instruction (3 credits)
• EDUC M470 ENL Student Teaching (2nd 8 weeks; after 1st 8 weeks of general education student teaching)
Last Updated: April, 2022.
