Teaching and Learning

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GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED:

Master of Education – Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education – Elementary Education
Master of Science – Special Education
Master of Science – Educational Technology
Post-Master’s, Non-Degree License Program – Computer Education and Educational Technology Facilitation
Post-Master’s, Non-Degree License Program – Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Non-Degree License Program – Computer Education
Non-Degree License Program – Gifted and Talented
Non-Degree License Program – Reading Teacher
Non-Degree License Program – Visual Impairment
Non-Degree Certification Program – Instructional Design
Non-Degree Certification Program - Virtual Instruction
Non-Degree Certification Program – Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology for Higher Education and Industry
Doctor of Philosophy – Curriculum and Instruction

Department of Teaching and Learning
University Hall, room 219A
Phone: 812-237-2265
Fax: 812-237-4557
Website: http://indstate.edu/education/TAL

Dr. Ryan Donlan, Interim Chairperson

The Department of Teaching and Learning prepares students for professional careers in education. This includes undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in elementary teaching, early childhood education, special education, secondary education, curriculum and instruction, and educational technology. To add depth of knowledge, the department provides interdisciplinary studies, working with teaching majors across campus to ensure the success of the teaching candidate.

The teacher preparation program at Indiana State University has been approved by the Indiana Department of Education and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Further information about NCATE accreditation may be obtained from Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 223-0077.

Licensure Regulations

Individuals interested in licensure programs are encouraged to consult Education Student Services in the Bayh College of Education before pursuing a program intended to result in licensure. Because of changes in educator licensing, up-to-date licensing information is not reflected in this Catalog.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION and EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED:

Master of Education – Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science – Educational Technology
Post-Master’s, Non-Degree License Program – Computer Education and Educational Technology Facilitation
Post-Master’s, Non-Degree License Program – Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Non-Degree License Program – Computer Education
Non-Degree Certification Program – Instructional Design
Non-Degree Certification Program - Virtual Instruction
Non-Degree Certification Program – Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology for Higher Education and Industry
Doctor of Philosophy – Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction is designed for those individuals who wish to develop leadership skills in instruction and curriculum planning in educational settings such as schools, community/technical colleges, business and industry, health services, and other social agencies. The program leading to the doctor of philosophy degree in curriculum and instruction is designed to prepare students for positions of educational leadership and research in public schools, colleges and universities, and governmental agencies.

The Educational Technology Program prepares students to systematically design and develop instruction with optimal use of technology, and to implement, manage, and evaluate the total process of teaching and learning in a variety of settings including kindergarten-12 schools, universities, government, business/industry, and the military to bring the most effective, efficient, and appealing instruction to various teaching and training settings.

ELEMENTARY, EARLY, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED:

Master of Education – Elementary Education
Master of Science – Special Education
Non-Degree License Program – Gifted and Talented
Non-Degree License Program – Reading Teacher
Non-Degree License Program – Visual Impairment

Completion of the master of education degree in elementary education is for those students who wish to professionalize their initial license provided the student holds the standard elementary license and has completed five years of teaching experience.

The master’s degree program in special education is designed for students desiring advanced preparation for positions in special education in such agencies as public and private schools, child and family service agencies, medical settings, group homes, or other social service agencies.

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