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School of Education Group Advising
Preparing forApplication
Program Completion Information
Elementary
• 130 credits• 2.5 overall GPA• 67 credits
General Education • 63 credits
Education courses• 4 Blocks
Special Education
• 124 credits• 2.5 overall GPA• 48 credits
General Education• 76 credits
Education courses• 4 Blocks, plus 1
summer/some evenings
Understanding the Application Process
• Application deadline for students starting Block 1 in Fall is February 15.
• Application deadline for Spring is October 15.• 50 seats available: first come-first served.
Application Criteria
• 55 semester hours, including current semester, towards General Ed. requirements. (no developmental courses)
• EDUC-F200, SPCH-S121, ENG-W131, MATH-T101, all completed with a “C” or better.
• Completed, or be enrolled in, all Language Arts content courses.
• Overall GPA of at least 2.50 (no rounding up)• “C” or better in all Language Arts and Math content courses.• Passing score on Praxis 1 tests or alternatives.
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Application Criteria
Successful completion of ONE course from the Social StudiesContent Block (“D-” or better)
Elementary:• ECON-E100, E150, or E101 (Economics) • GEOG-G201 (World Regional Geography)• SOC-R220 (The Family) • HIST-H105 or H106 (American History I or II) • POLS-Y103 (Introduction to American Politics) • HIST-H101 (World in the 20th Century)
Special Education:• POLS-Y103, Y107, Y109 (Political Science)• HIST-H105, H106 (American History) or GEOG-G110 (Human Geography)• SOC-S163 (Social Problems) or GEOG-G201 (World Regional Geography)
Application Criteria
Successful completion of ONE course from the Science Content Block (“D-” or better.)
Elementary:• BIOL-L100 (Humans & the Biological World)• CHEM-C104 (Physical Science & Society)• GEOG-G107 (Physical Systems of the Environment)
Special Education:• BIOL-L100 (Humans & the Biological World) • CHEM-C104 (Physical Science & Society) or
CHEM-C101 (Elementary Chemistry I)
NOTE: To complete program, one science course must include a lab; not needed to apply.
Praxis 1 Alternative Scores
• Praxis 1 composite (sum), at least 527
• ACT with a score of at least 24 based on Math, Reading, Grammar, and Science
• SAT with a score of at least 1100 based on Verbal (“Critical Reading”) and” Math”; NOT “Writing” or sub-tests
• GRE with a score of at least 1100 based on Verbal and Quantitative
• Anyone with a Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution is exempt.
Elementary and Special EducationIUS GPA of at least a 2.5
Must have passed the Praxis I or AlternativesMath 175Reading 176Writing 172
GPA and PRAXIS 1 Scores
Taking the Praxis 1
• Paper and Pencil Tests- Offered at IUS- Scores available within 6 weeks
• Computer-based Tests Prometric Testing Center, Louisville (423-0478) University of Louisville (852-6607)
• Writing scores available in approximately 2 weeks.• Praxis can be taken once each calendar month, no more
than six times during any one calendar year. • Praxis Scores are available on-line for about two months,
so be sure to save as a PDF—costs $40+ for another report!
Studying for the Praxis
• Check out this website:
www.ets.org/praxis- Prepare for a Test- Tests at a Glance- What to expect on the day of your test (video)
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Studying for the Praxis
• Praxis Registration Information brochures are available on the wall outside the Student Development Center.
• Preparation materials for Praxis are available from ETS (some for sale) and in the Library.
• SOE offers a test preparation course:– Contact Neil Brewer at [email protected] or call
(812) 941-2135 for information.
What does it mean…Getting into Blocks?
You won’t be taking any other general education courses while in blocks.• Block 1 – Child as Learner• Block 2 – The Literate Child• Block 3 – Integration across the
Curriculum• Block 4 – Teaching in an Era of Accountability• Special Education students will take 1
summer block and some evening classes.
Field Experience
• ALL blocks include field experiences at specific schools both in Indiana and Kentucky.• It is MANDATORY for students to be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 4:00! (Practica schedules will be set early in each semester.)
What else…?
• Continue taking courses that are requirements for your degree! Aim to finish Gen.Ed prior to Block 1.
• Make an effort to take ENG-W 250 (W 131 is pre-requisite) and MATH “T” courses as soon as possible—they fill quickly!
• Keep a close eye on your GPA!
• Faculty may review a student’s status at any point in the program!
• If you need to e-mail anyone, please include your student ID number!
• See your SOE faculty advisor at least once a semester!
Thanks for Coming!