According to the National Education Association, high-quality teachers are needed in both urban and rural communities because, while enrollments are growing, the pool of qualified teachers is shrinking as many approach retirement. As a result, UIndy's education programs afford a high job placement rate upon graduation (collected via alumni survey). See how we provide job support to our students and graduates
At UIndy, you'll observe and interact with students at all grade levels in different urban and suburban school settings beginning with your very first semester. Through our many partnerships with local school districts, you can expect a variety of experiences—from observations, tutoring, small group instruction to two different student teaching placements.
To be a great teacher, you need to learn from great teachers. Throughout your four years here, you'll work closely with faculty who provide one-on-one support and guidance to make sure you're succeeding in the classroom while balancing life outside of school.
UIndy's Elementary Education program was the second in the nation and the only program in Indiana to receive the International Reading Association's prestigious Certificate of Distinction, which honors outstanding programs that consistently prepare well-qualified reading teachers. The department also was nationally recognized for its partnerships with local K-12 schools by the national Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education.
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) performed a written review of UIndy's syllabi and course material. The NCTQ accredited:
TPIS-US engaged in a written review of UIndy's program along with a week-long campus visit following the recommendations of the Indiana Department of Education Science of Reading Review. TPI-US rated UIndy's quality of literacy instruction:
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) process included a written review of all materials, a video review of the future teachers tutoring K-6 students, along with faculty coaching feedback to the future teachers to meet the requirements for UIndy's undergraduate elementary education program's plus component. The IDA accredited:
The practica and student teaching were the most valuable of my education courses because I actually got to go into schools and teach classes. My courses prepared me brilliantly for the curriculum. I have no gaps in knowledge due to the excellent curriculum at UIndy.