The counseling program provides two options: a minimum 48 credit hour program for students without a previous master's degree and a minimum 36 credit hour second master's program for students who already have a master's degree in education. Both options are designed for part-time attendance. Courses are offered in the evening in the fall and spring semesters and during the day or evenings in summer sessions.

Graduates of the program are eligible for certification as school counselors in Indiana and Kentucky. Non-teachers may be certified as school counselors by completing a 600 hour internship during the master's. Certified teachers are required to do a 300 hour internship.

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Candidates who pursue a major in Elementary Education will explore a variety of subjects including art, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and professional education. Graduates have an incredible opportunity to teach young people academic and life skills that will impact generations to come.

The Elementary Education Program prepares individuals to teach in Indiana schools in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade. Some specialization may be required for kindergarten as well as the upper grades. Additional course work may be needed to meet certification requirements in Kentucky.

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These programs upgrade the knowledge and skills of licensed teachers. Practicing teachers will benefit from advanced courses in professional education, as well as from courses in their various teaching specialties. Courses in each program either broaden the certification of the individual or enhance knowledge in one or more subject areas. The program adheres to guidelines from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards using performance-based assessment and four summative decision points in which candidate progress is reviewed.

* Our graduate programs do NOT lead to initial teacher licensure. Licensed teachers may add the following certification areas: Kindergarten, Reading, Gifted and Talented, Computer, Junior High/Middle School, Special Education and Educational Leadership.

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This program is for students who already hold a master's degree (or are currently enrolled in the IU Southeast master's program), and an appropriate, valid teaching license. To be admitted to the program, a student must be unconditionally admitted to the graduate education program at IUS; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0; and must submit an application, graduate transcripts, a copy of the teaching license, three letters of recommendation, and a 500 word essay. Students may secure program information and admission materials by contacting the coordinator of the educational leadership program in the School of Education.  Candidates for Indiana certification are advised by Dr Robin Fankhauser (812/941.2301, rfankhau@ius.edu); Kentucky candidates are advised by Mr Stan Whitaker (812/941.2181, swhitake@ius.edu).

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Secondary Education in American schools traditionally includes grades 7-12, the junior high and senior high school levels. An increasing number of school districts now include middle schools with grades 5 and 6. The typical secondary school includes instruction taught by disciplinary specialists in science, mathematics, English, social studies and other subject areas. School days are normally broken up into blocks or periods and students move from class to class. The typical school year varies but is approximately 180 days.

Most modern secondary schools strive to meet the needs of all of their students by stressing basic skills, health, social interactions, vocational aptitudes, cultural understanding, citizenship, and moral development, as well as transmission of knowledge. The common thread that strengthens all secondary education is development of students' ability to think independently and act responsibly as they prepare for adulthood.

CANDIDATES for KENTUCKY LICENSURE:  Please be aware that KY does not currently grant a license to teach chemistry or physics based on Secondary Education's Physical Science major.  Kentucky also does not grant a license based on teaching minors.

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Special education teachers work with children and youth with special needs. They design and modify instruction to meet students' academic and behavioral needs. Emphasis on integrating students with special needs with their age peers requires a team approach. Special educators must be skilled at collaborating with other teachers, families and agencies; directing the work of instructional assistants; and organizing and implementing instructional experiences for several subjects with a wide age range of students.

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If you have already earned a baccalaureate degree and are interested in becoming an elementary or secondary teacher, this program may be for you. You can complete the program and earn your teaching certificate after three academic semesters.

Both Elementary (ET2T) and Secondary (ST2T) programs are full-time programs that allow you to study with students in the traditional set of courses. ET2T and ST2T students will do most of their field experience under the supervision of IU Southeast faculty members.

All classes ET2T and ST2T will be held on the IU Southeast campus.

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