Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs

You can pursue a bachelor’s degree in Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education. You will also have the opportunity to participate in licensure programs for English as a New Language (ENL), Early Childhood Education, and Mild Intervention.

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Elementary Education

Available concentrations include:

  • Early Childhood
  • English as a New Language (ENL)
  • Special Education

Secondary Education

Content areas include:

  • Computer Science
  • English Language Arts
  • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Physical Science, Physics)
  • Social Studies—History with additional concentration in one of the following:
    o Economics
    o Government & Citizenship
    o Psychology
    o Sociology
  • Mathematics
  • World Languages (French, German, Spanish)

Students can also add a certification in:
• Special Education or English as a New Language

Special Education

Available concentrations:

  • Early Childhood

Minor in Foundations of Education

Students seeking careers related to education, but which do not require state licensure should consider pursuing a minor in Education.

Transfer Single Articulation Pathways (TSAP)

An Education TSAP at IUSB lets you transfer from Ivy Tech or Vincennes with junior standing to complete a related bachelor’s degree.

One-to-One Laptop Initiative

The School of Education One-to-One Laptop Initiative requires all students to purchase a laptop when they take EDUC-W 200 Using Computers in the Classroom. Students should not purchase a laptop before they attend the first session of this class.

Questions? For more information about our undergraduate programs, please contact the Education Advising Office at edschool@iu.edu or (574) 520-4845.

 

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