Elementary Education (TSAP)
Offered at IU Northwest by School of Education.
About
This degree map is only valid for students transferring to IU Northwest from either Ivy Tech or Vincennes and who have earned an associate degree in education from either institution. An elementary education teaching degree provides a broad and comprehensive range of experiences that prepare one for the challenges and opportunities of teaching elementary students in the twenty-first century. Candidates in this program learn the foundations of reading development, effective reading instruction, and how to monitor growth in reading. Candidates learn to effectively meet the needs of students with mild exceptional needs and have a broad and comprehensive understanding for amending and modifying individualized programs, and providing effective positive behavioral interventions and supports. Candidates learn to provide content-specific instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, health, wellness, and physical education. Candidates explore and examine methods of integrating these content areas with an array of instructional resources and approaches. During the degree program one will have many opportunities to work with kindergarten through grade six students and teachers. Completion of this degree enables one to be licensed by the State of Indiana to teach elementary students in grades K–6.