Elementary Education

Eligible for three Indiana Teaching licenses & a STEM Concentration

Embedded into the 3.5 or 4-year program are all the course requirements for UIndy to recommend Candidates for Indiana Elementary, Mild Intervention (Special Education), and Reading licenses.

Graduate in as Little As 3.5 Years

Candidates have options to increase their credit hour loads each semester and graduate one semester early. Those wishing to add an additional minor, participate in sports, get involved in one of the many campus organizations, or work can also elect to take fewer credit hours and graduate in four years.

K-6 Classroom Field Experiences

Candidates will work in K-6 schools from the first to the last semester which culminates with a full-time student teaching experience.  K-6 classroom experiences connect to college class content. As Candidates develop a deeper understanding of how and what to teach, their level of responsibility for planning and teaching K-6 students also increases.

The University of Indianapolis School of Education maintains strong partnerships with multiple school districts. Candidates have the opportunity to work in varied districts, schools, and grade levels. Through these experiences, candidates will see multiple formats for delivering instruction to different populations of students. 

Transformational Characteristics

Cohort Model

Each year, Candidates take education courses with other Elementary majors allowing them to create smaller academic communities within the larger UIndy setting.  The Cohort Model also allows Candidates to work closely with UIndy faculty as they develop the knowledge and skills to become effective teachers.  

Diverse Opportunities and Experiences

Candidates will work in urban, suburban, charter, and private schools to determine which setting best fits them.  In an effort to teach Candidates how to create, develop, and nurture relationships within the local, global, and international community, Candidates will also work within the Indianapolis community through supervised classes and have the opportunity to travel internationally.  

High Job Placement

The Elementary Education Graduates have enjoyed a 100% job placement rate for the last three years (collected via alumni survey). Many Candidates accept teaching positions in Indiana, though some Candidates choose to teach outside Indiana.

Curriculum Guides

These curriculum guides outline the classes you'll need to take as an Elementary Education major. The general education curriculum guide lists your class options and requirements to fulfill UIndy's general education requirements, while the Elementary Education curriculum guide lists the classes needed to major in Elementary Education. You'll need to look at both guides to get a complete picture of what classes you'll take at UIndy.

• Elementary Education 3.5 yr. Curriculum Guide
• Elementary Education 4 yr. Curriculum Guide
• Elementary Education STEM Concentration Curriculum Guide
• English Language Learner Minor Curriculum Guide
• Mild Interventions Minor Curriculum Guide
• University of Indianapolis General Education Curriculum Guide

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