If you are already a student at Indiana University, Bloomington, proceed to STEP 2.
STEP 2: Admission to the School of Education/Teacher Education Program (SoE/TEP)
Admission to the School of Education and Teacher Education Program is a critical benchmark for teacher candidates. Until undergraduate students are admitted to the SoE/TEP they do not have any official status in their programs or the school. The requirements candidates must meet include: completing 26 credit hours, establishing a 2.5 minimum GPA at Indiana University, passing the PRAXIS I tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics at the license level; completing or being enrolled in prerequisite courses; submitting an on-line application by October 1 st for Spring semester authorized courses and March 1 st for Fall semester authorized courses; and meeting any additional requirements specific to the program of interest. Each teacher candidate is evaluated based on academic and professional competencies throughout the program. Continuation in the program is dependent on satisfactory assessments.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF ALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS:
• Completion of 26 credits with a cumulative 2.5 GPA. (See Note for Elementary Education (TIP K-6) below)
• Meet all admission requirements for the undergraduate teacher education program with a “C” or better grade for each required admission course and have a 2.5 program and university GPA.
• Content Area 2.5 GPA for all secondary programs (except Secondary Mathematics: 2.0 GPA).
• Reported qualifying scores on PRAXIS I: Reading 176, Writing 172, and Mathematics 175.
SPECIFIC PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Pre-School, Kindergarten & Primary Grades 1-3
Pre-requisite course work: Enrolled in or completed required General Education courses in Oral Expression, Written Expression, World or American Literature, MATH-T 101, EDUC-N 102 (or MATH-T 102), and EDUC-N 103 (or MATH-T 103), EDUC-Q 200 and EDUC-W 200, MUS-E 241, Social Studies (History requirement), and EDUC-F 205.
2. ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS: Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Elementary Grades 1-6
• Theory into Practice K-6
Pre-requisite course work: Enrolled in or completed EDUC-P 251/M101, EDUC-Q 200, EDUC-W 201 and MATH-T 101. Effective March 1, 2008 admission period, all students applying to the Elementary TEP will need to be enrolled in or have completed EDUC-N 102 (or MATH-T 102), EDUC-N 103 (or MATH-T 103) and PHYS-Q202 in addition to EDUC P251/M101, EDUC-Q 200, EDUC-W 201 and MATH-T 101.
Note: Admission to the program is competitive. A 2.5 cumulative GPA is the minimum required GPA to be considered for admission. Applicants will be ranked by GPA, completion of pre-requisites and completion of other program requirements. GPA and meeting the other requirements listed above allows a student to be considered for, but not guaranteed, admission to the program.
• Exceptional Needs Elementary: Teaching All Learners
Pre-requisite course work: Enrolled in or completed EDUC-K 205, EDUC-P 251/M101, EDUC-Q 200, EDUC-W 201 and MATH-T 101.
3. SECONDARY PROGRAMS: Middle School/Junior High or High School Grades 6-12
• Anchor Secondary Education
Pre-requisite course work: 21 credits and a 2.5 GPA in the content field (except Secondary Mathematics: 2.0 GPA), with at least 15 credits completed and 6 credits in progress. Enrolled in or completed EDUC-M 300, EDUC-P 312 & P313 and EDUC - W 201.
• Community of Teachers (CoT)
Pre-requisite course work: 21 credits and a 2.5 GPA in the content field (except Secondary Mathematics: 2.0 content GPA), with at least 15 credits completed and 6 credits in progress. Enrolled in or completed EDUC-S 400 and completed 10 program expectations, confirmed by your CoT program coordinator or faculty member.
• Exceptional Needs Early & Late Adolescence (CoT)
Pre-requisite course work: Enrolled in or completed EDUC-S 400 and EDUC-K 205.
4. ALL SCHOOL SETTINGS PROGRAMS: Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary Grades K-12
• Visual Arts Education
Pre-requisite course work: 21 credits and a 2.5 GPA in the content field, with at least 15 credits completed and 6 credits in progress. Enrolled in or completed EDUC-M 130/M101, EDUC-M 300, EDUC-P 254/M201 and EDUC-W 200.
• Physical Education
Pre-requisite course work: 21 credits and a 2.5 GPA in the content field, with at least 15 credits completed and 6 credits in progress. Enrolled in or completed EDUC-M 300, EDUC-P 254/M201, HPER-P 200 or EDUC-W 200.
• Music Education
Pre-requisite course work: enrolled in or completed EDUC-P 254/M201 and MUS E231.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK
Teacher candidates will be required by school districts to have a criminal history check completed and on file with the district before being permitted to participate in field experiences or student teaching activities. The Field Experiences and Student Teaching Office will notify candidates about the criminal history check process prior to the start of each placement. The state requires an Indiana State Police Criminal History check when candidates apply for a teaching license.
A Criminal History check details a person's record of “arrest, indictment, information or other formal criminal charges and final dispositions. School districts are primarily concerned about felony violence, sex, drug or alcohol related issues. Status offenses, traffic and parking violations are not typically an issue. Teacher candidates should be prepared to explain in detail any items that appear on a criminal history check. The State of Indiana does not license convicted felons to teach in the public schools.
TESTING REQUIREMENT
As part of the admissions process to the SoE/TEP, students must have documented passing scores on the Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessment in Reading, Writing and Mathematics test . The following formats are acceptable: the paper-based Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) or Computer-Based Tests (C-PPST). Praxis I license level scores are as follows: Math 175, Reading 176 and Writing 172. For complete details about this test and test preparation materials, refer to the Praxis I page.
Test Takers with Disabilities
The Praxis Series Program provides nonstandard testing accommodations for test takers with a documented medical need or a disability (including a learning disability). Follow these i nstructions to request special testing accommodations from ETS (NOTE: average processing time is 6 weeks):
• Read the ETS Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities and complete the appropriate forms. Both the Bulletin and forms are available online at www.ets.org/praxis (Search: Disabilities) or in the Office of Teacher Education.
• Students currently receiving services from Disability Services for Students (DSS) must work with the Learning Disability (LD) Coordinator who will complete the Certification of Eligibility (COE) form when appropriate. The completed COE form, together with the other Request for Nonstandard Testing Accommodations forms, must be submitted directly to ETS by the student. To learn more about completing the COE or to schedule an appointment with the Learning Disability Coordinator, phone 855-7578.
• Students for whom a COE form cannot be completed by the LD Coordinator, or students who do not receive assistance from DSS, must submit the Request for Nonstandard Testing Accommodations forms (excluding the COE form), along with their disability documentation, directly to ETS. Mailing address and instructions are included in the Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities.
Test Takers whose Primary Language is Not English (PLNE)
The Praxis Series Program provides nonstandard testing accommodations (extended testing time) to test takers whose Primary Language is Not English (PLNE). For details, refer to: www.ets.org/praxis (Search: PLNE). Contact the Office of Teacher Education for more information on how to request a test waiver for admission to the School of Education and Teacher Education Program if your Primary Language is Not English and you have been granted testing accommodations by ETS.
HOW TO APPLY TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Indiana University students may apply for admissions to the SoE/TEP online using the Teacher Education Information system:
• Go to: https://info.educ.indiana.edu/teachered/
• Click “Login” and enter your Indiana University network id and password.
• After logging into the system, click on "Teacher Education Admissions" located in the left navigation area.
• Click "Apply to the Teacher Education Program" to fill out your online application.
Once you submit the application, you will be notified via e-mail of you admission status. This process normally takes 2 to 5 days. In the meantime, you may check your admission status periodically by accessing your TEP application online. We also recommend that you check your application when new data is added by the ETS testing service (Praxis I scores) or the Registrar's Office (change of grades, GPA , course transfer or registration information), and that you notify the SoE/TEP Admissions Office if you'd like to have your application and/or admission status updated.
IF YOU ARE INELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO THE SOE/TEP
Students who do not meet one or more of the application requirements to the SoE/TEP have 3 options:
• Applicants may reapply until they meet the 65 credit hour limit established by University Division for choosing a major. After that point, they must choose an alternate major.
• Transfer students in University Division have until they complete 65 credit hours, or one calendar year, to meet the SoE/TEP admission requirements. After that point, they must choose an alternate major and leave University Division.
• The SoE maintains an appeals process for administrative decisions. The process begins with written petitions to the Academic Standards Committee from students who believe they have compelling evidence that warrants reconsideration of the requirements. Information on the appeals process is available in the Office of Teacher Education, Suite 1000 of the SoE.
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