The School of Education is proud to build upon its strong reputation for producing great teachers to be the first to offer a cutting-edge interdisciplinary Elementary Education STEM program. Its fresh, novel, and innovative approach to teacher education is unlike any in the country.
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.
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.
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.
Through multi-year, multi-age courses, from freshmen to senior year, students will gather to share and build upon each other’s experiences and interests. These courses are designed to create Transformational Elementary Education Teachers who can communicate, collaborate, learn, lead, innovate, problem-solve, research, and advocate well in their future roles.
Actively listens & considers others' opinions to clearly convey information, ideas, & policies to others
Builds & operates within an open, supportive environment that works jointly with peers, students, families, & communities.
Continues scholarly activities & seeks opportunities to deepen understanding of content & ways people learn.
Encourages self & others to maximize efforts & seek opportunities for passion projects, school initiatives, & advancement of the profession
Develops or uses new methods, strategies, & technologies to engage students & the community
Carefully considers facts & reflects using data, intuition, & logic to look for instructional opportunities to ensure students are challenged to reach maximum potential
Raises questions about teaching & learning & establishes systematic plans to collect & analyze data with the intent of developing & sharing theories & findings with others.
Recognizes & initiates opportunities to eliminate disparities in social/educational experiences for all students.
My UIndy education over-prepared me for my career, and that is the best kind of preparation you can have in the world of education.
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.
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.
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.
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UIndy's School of Education recognizes outstanding students each year through the scholarships and awards.
Learn more by scheduling a campus visit with your admissions counselor.
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.
