Student
Services
Students are responsible for understanding all requirements
for graduation and for completing them by the time they expect to
graduate. Please call Education Student Services for for more information
about the School of Education, (317) 274-6801.
Admission
Advising
Course / Degree Requirements
GPA / Course Grades
Licensing
Testing
Any other questions?
How many credit hours does it take to complete
a degree?
A Bachelor of Science degree requires 124 - 126 credit hours and
a 2.5 grade point average.
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Can I take all of my classes in the evening?
In the daytime?
Methods courses are not available in the evening or during summer
sessions. Methods courses generally run two full days a week from
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
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Do I have to take the math and English
placement tests?
All students must take the placement tests unless they have transferred
an equivalent English and/or math course from another college or
university.
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Will I receive credit for English W001
or math M001, 010, 010, 110, or 111?
No. They are remedial courses offered at the pre-college level.
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Do I have to be admitted to the Teacher
Education Program if I am a student at IUPUI?
All Teacher Education students will have to submit a formal application
to the School of Education Teacher Education Program. The application
and complete instructions are available online. Your academic advisor
will help you determine when the application should be submitted.
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What is the PPST?
It is the Praxis I - Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), measuring
basic skills in the three areas: math, reading, and writing.
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Does everyone have to take the PPST?
Yes. Students must take and pass the PPST prior to applying to the
teacher education program. We recommend taking the test by November
15th for Fall applicants and by July 15th for Spring applicants.
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When do I take the PPST?
We recommend taking the PPST after completing a math course and
an English course, and after completing approximately 24 to 30 credit
hours. We recommend taking the test by November 15th for fall applicants
and by July 15th for spring applicants.
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How do I sign up to take the test?
To register for the paper-and-pencil test, students register through the Educational Testing Services (ETS). The information for registering for tests is also
available on line at http://www.ets.org/praxis.
Students can register for computer-based testing (CBT) through Candidate Services
at Prometric, a division of Thompson Learning by calling 1-800-853-6773 for
further information about registration procedures. There are two Indianapolis
testing centers that give computer-based tests.
Indianapolis CBT Test Centers:
Indianapolis - 1802
Prometric Testing Center
77 S. Girls School Road, Suite 210
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 486-4541 |
Indianapolis - 1800
Prometric Testing Center
2727 East 86th Street, Suite 120 - Woodfield Center
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 257-7546 |
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What if I fail the test?
All or any part of the test can be retaken until passed. If you
fail any portion you must wait 30 days to retake the test and you
can only take the test six times per year.
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Are any other exams required to get a
teaching degree?
Yes. You must take the Praxis II.
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Do I have to have an appointment to see
an academic advisor?
During registration and schedule adjustment periods, all students
will be seen on a walk-in basis. You should call 274-6801 to learn
if an appointment is available as well as to ensure that an advisor
is available for walk-ins.
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How often do I see an academic advisor?
As often as needed. We are here to serve you and suggest that you
have your records updated at least once a year by an advisor.
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Am I to see the same advisor each time
I come for advising?
You are assigned an advisor and it is best to see the same advisor
for each visit. If for some reason your advisor is unavailable any
advisor can give you accurate advice and counseling about programs.
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When I register for classes, what can
I do if a class I want is closed?
For any education course that requires authorization, email akornbro@iupui.edu
to get on our waitlist. Please include your name, student ID number,
the course name, and course number. For any other course,simply
select waitlist option when it is given during registration.
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What is an overload of credits?
More than 6 credits in one summer session or more than 18 credits
during fall or spring semester. You need an advisors approval to
take an overload and must get this by seeing an advisor at ES3131.
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If I have attended another university
or college, will all of my courses from the other school transfer?
The institution must also offer comparable courses. However, since
each university has slightly different degree requirements, some
transfered courses may not apply to your major here at IUPUI. Only
professional education credits can be transferred to the Teacher
Education program and must have a B or better grade.
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How will coursework taken at another institution
affect my grade point average?
Transferred courses are counted for credit towards your degree ,
but are not computed in your GPA.
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If I get an "F"in a course,
can I erase it from my GPA?
Undergraduate students may "FX" up to 15 credit hours
of course work that has been taken on the IUPUI campus. The "FX"
says that your "F" has been deleted from your GPA, however,
the "FX" will always appear on your transcript. The FX
option may not apply to all courses offered through the School of
Education and is NOT an option for graduate students.
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How do I "FX" a course?
You retake and complete the same course on the
IUPUI campus with a passing grade and then request that the appropriate
form be completed by the recorder in the Education Student Services
in ES3131.
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Am I required to take a foreign language
to graduate?
No. A foreign language is not required for Education degrees, but
it is a requirement for math and science education.
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If I have been a substitute teacher or
worked in a preschool as a teacher, will I have to student teach?
Will I receive credit for my work?
Yes. You will have to student teach. Credit cannot be given for
substitute teaching or for preschool experience.
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How do I transfer to another school or
department?
You must make your request in person to the school you wish to transfer
to. That school will initiate the change. You must have a 2.5 or
higher GPA to transfer into the School of Education.
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Where can I find an overview of the different
programs for undergraduates and graduates?
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What are the general requirements for
admission?
Undergraduate
Graduate
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What prerequisite courses are needed for
admission?
Learning to Teach/Teaching to Learn
Transition to Teaching
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Where can I find advising sheets?
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What do students need to know about the PRAXIS I (PPST) Tests?
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Which School of Education advisor can
answer your specific advising question?
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Where can I find information about licensing?
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What is the difference between certification
and licensing?
Licensing is the broader term. It describes all programs that prepare
people for teaching or leadership roles in schools. Many licensure
programs also lead to a degree. The ones that do not lead to a degree
are known as certification programs. Since certification programs
lead to licensure only, they are appropriate for people who already
hold degrees. Certification programs may lead to initial teaching
licenses (for people who hold non-teaching degrees) or may result
in the addition of content or developmental areas to existing teaching
licenses.
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What does “Rules 2002” mean?
“Rules 2002”
“Rules 2002” is the new framework that us currently
being phased in by the State of Indiana to replace the “Rules
46-47” framework. It is grounded in standards and developmental
levels rather than grade levels. All new students in our teacher
education program will be recommended for “Rules 2002”
licenses.
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What does “Rules 46-47” mean?
“Rules 46-47” is an older licensing framework that is
being phased out. It is being replaced by the new Rules 2002”
framework. Students pursuing a “Rules 46-47 license must complete
all requirements by June 2006.
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What does it mean to professionalize a
license?
http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/faq/renewal.html
(see item 24)
According to the Division of Professional Standards (formerly IPSB),
“a Professional License is a license of a higher gradation
than the Standard License. A Standard License may be converted to
a Professional License when an applicant has completed an appropriate
Master's Degree (with course work in education and in the license
major, minor and endorsement areas) and five years of teaching experience
in an accredited school. Such teaching experience must be at the
level and in one or more of the subject areas on the license.”
Applicants who meet the professionalization requirements are eligible
for a Professional License valid initially for ten years. After
that, the Professional License may be renewed for five year periods.
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Any other questions?
Contact the School of Education at 274-6801.
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