Teacher Education, B.S.

Concentrations in English, math, Science, and social studies. K-6 emphasis, plus special concentrations for grades 6-8.

Elementary school contains some of the most crucial years in our lives. It is where we first learn mathematics, reading, and writing. What we learn in grade school is a springboard for our education in high school, college, and beyond.

At Indiana Tech, we understand the importance of those first years in school. We also know that education has evolved in the last few decades; computers and the Internet have changed the way children are taught and what they learn. Also, the changing face of our society requires new teachers to meet the needs of all students ethnically and with various learning levels and needs. 

Our teacher education program will craft a new era of educators who will know how to combine time-tested teaching methods with state-of-the-art technology. Be a part of this new era in education. Use your love for learning to change lives.

Program Description

The curriculum is designed to prepare elementary education professionals from diverse backgrounds with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to promote student learning and development, especially in urban schools. Building on quality field experiences, the program develops reflective practitioners who model lifelong learning, technological competence, and professionalism.

The core teacher education program prepares students for teaching grades K–6. Additionally, all students choose one of four concentrations to specilaize in for grades 6–8: English, math, science, or social studies. Which is right for you? We suggest you follow your passion. If there’s a subject you love to learn, you’ll probably love to teach it, too. The required credits and approved courses you can choose from for each concentration are listed below.

Required Courses

Semester 1
ENG 1250	English Composition I	3
SPA 1100	Spanish I	3
PSY 1700	Introduction to Psychology	3
EDU 1000	Introduction to Education	3
IIT 1000	Freshman Seminar	0
	Choose one of the following:	3
MA 1000	Quantitative Math
MA 1010	Basic Algebra
		15
Semester 2
ENG 1270	English Composition II	3
IIT 1270	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	3
BIO 1000	General Biology & Lab	4
MA 1010	Basic Algebra	3
	Choose one of the following:	3
MA 1035	College Algebra
HUM 2000	Introduction to Humanities
		15
Summer Session I
All education majors must take one elective during summer or online.
Elective	(From approved list)	3
Semester 3
EDU 1200	Issues in American Education	3
PSY 2000	Understanding Diversity	3
ENG 2320	Professional Communication	3
HUM 2510	Music Appreciation	3
LHS 2100	First Aid	3
		15
Semester 4
EDU 2010	Educational Psychology & Lab	3
SPA 1200	Spanish II	3
EDU 2050	Technology Tools of Teaching	3
PH 1000	Physical Science	3
SS 2410	World History	3
		15
Summer Session II (or Online)
EDU 3020	General Teaching Methods	4
	(We suggest taking this course in the summer so you can prepare for Praxis II exams)
Elective	(Math)	3
Elective	(Social Science)	3
Semester 5
Block A
EDU 3020	General Teaching Methods	4
	(If not taken during the previous summer)
EDU 3040	Teaching Methods for Language Arts/Social Studies	3
EDU 3100	Introduction to Literature	3
EDU 3200	Teaching Special Needs Students	3
HUM, SS, ENG, MA, Science	Requireed or Concentration Courses from Approved List	6
		15 or 19
Semester 6
Block B
EDU 3050	Teaching Methods for Math/Science	3
EDU 3150	Methods of Reading	3
EDU 3250	Testing - Assessment for Teaching	3
HUM, SS, ENG, MA, Science	Requireed or Concentration Courses from Approved List	6
		15
Summer Session: Preparation Seminar-Praxis II Prep
All coursework and praxis exams have to be completed before student teaching can begin. All courses must be completed with at least a C or better. You must have a gpa of 2.65 to complete student teaching. Students who have not made passing scores on all praxis elementary education exams will not student teach until this is accomplished. No exceptions will be made.
Semester 7
EDU 4000	Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Management	3
EDU 4030	Integrated Methods: Art, Music, PE/Health	3
EDU 4020	Inclusive Classroom Instruction	3
EDU 4040	Curriculum Materials in the Classroom	3
EDU 4100	School Law - State and Federal Perspectives	3
		15
Semester 8
EDU 4900	Student Teaching (Early)	6
EDU 4950	Student Teaching (Middle)	6
EDU 4850	Seminar for Student Teaching	1
		13
	:Total Credits Required	130

The core teacher education program prepares students for teaching grades K-6. Additionally, all students choose one of four concentrations to specialize in for grades 6-8: English, math, science, or social studies. The required credits and approved courses you can choose from for each concentration are listed below. 

English Electives:
18 credits from the following:
ENG 2400	Grant Writing	3
ENG 2990	Special Topics in English	*
HUM 3310	Interpretation of Fiction	3
HUM 3320	Major British Writers	3
HUM 3335	American Writers	3
HUM 3350	Great Books of the Western World	3
HUM 3360	African American Literature	3
* Variable Credit
Math Electives:
Required:
MA 3520	Math for Elementary Teachers	3
15 credits from the following:
MA 1040	Finite Mathematics	3
MA 1050	Geometry	3
MA 1060	Trigonometry	3
MA 1100	Applied Calculus I	3
MA 1110	Applied Calculus II	3
MA 1200	Calculus I	3
MA 1210	Calculus II	3
MA 2100	Differential Equations & Linear Algebra	3
MA 2990	Special Topics in Mathematics	*
* Variable Credit
Science Electives:
18 credits from the following:
BIO 1100	Anatomy and Physiology	3
CH 1220	General Chemistry & Lab I	5
CH 1230	General Chemistry	3
PH 1300	General Physics I	3
PH 1310	General Physics I Lab	1
PH 2100	Fundamentals of Physics II	3
PH 2300	General Physics II	3
PH 2310	General Physics II Lab	1
PH 3300	Optics	3
Social Studies Electives:
18 credits from the following:
SS 3010	Geography	3
SS 2200	Macroeconomics	3
SS 2210	Microeconomics	3
SS 2430	Early United States History	3
SS 2440	History of Modern America	3
SS 2460	African-American History and Culture	3
SS 4990	Special Topics in Social Studies	3

Students must complete all required content courses and choose one concentration area. Students can choose from the approved concentration option courses so that they have a total of 24 credits in the content area. (NCLB)