All-Grade Licensure Programs and Dual Programs
Students pursuing an all-grades license must be students in good standing in either HPER or Herron, and must meet both the degree requirements of the relevant school and the School of Education requirements for licensure.
General Education
Students must complete the program of General Education outlined by the relevant school (HPER or Herron).
Teaching Areas
Physical Education
Physical Education students pursuing a teaching license are encouraged to contact the School of Physical Education Tourism Management for a current list of requirements in the teaching area.
Visual Arts
Students wishing to become certified to teach in public schools may pursue either a Bachelor of Art Education or certification within the Master of Art Education at Herron. The Art Education Program of the Herron School of Art is offered in conjunction with the School of Education.
Students are encouraged to consult the Herron School of Art for more information.
Dual Licensure Programs
Students who wish to be licensed in an additional area can take designated course work to earn a dual license. These dual licensure programs are only available to students obtaining their initial teaching license or who currently hold a valid teaching license. The additional content area will be applicable to the developmental levels of the initial license. Programs are available at the graduate level for licensed teachers who seek to add other certification areas to their licenses.
Students apply to a dual program when completing the application to Teacher Education. However, some of the course work for certain programs may be completed prior to entering the Teacher Education program. See an advisor in the School of Education for details. A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for each dual licensure area.
Students will student teach in their dual licensure area during the second student teaching experience. They will register for the appropriate 8 credit-hour practicum in place of one of the traditional student teaching experiences for their initial program. See an advisor in the School of Education for information.
English as a Second (new) Language Dual Program (15 additional credits outside the teacher education program)
The ESL dual program prepares a teacher to meet the needs of students who are learning to speak English in the school classroom or pull-out programs. Students must select ENL as the area of dual licensure when applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program (LT/TL) and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher in this dual program. Students must take and pass the state licensure test for ENL. The license will be issued at the developmental levels of the students initial teaching license.
Information on the English as a Second Language program can be found at https://education.iupui.edu/academics/degrees-programs/dual/esl.html
Reading Dual Program (15 additional credits outside the teacher education program)
The holder of the reading minor is eligible to be a reading teacher at the level of the certification to which it is attached. Students must select reading as the area of dual licensure when applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program (LT/TL) and must mainatin an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher in this dual program. Students must pass all reading content tests required by the state for licensure.
Information on the Reading Dual program can be found at https://education.iupui.edu/academics/degrees-programs/dual/reading.html