Bayh College of Education

Dr. Carrie Ball, Interim Dean
University Hall, room 109

Dr. Malea Crosby, Assistant Dean
Office: University Hall, room 115
Web site: https://indianastate.edu/academics/colleges/education

The mission of the Bayh College of Education is through engagement with community partners and experiential learning opportunities, our highly qualified and transformative teams prepare educators and helping professionals for the complexities of tomorrow. The college holds the belief that its faculty, staff, and students are actively engaged in the process of Becoming a Complete Professional, with three essential elements of work: the educator as an expert or mediator of learning, the educator as a member of community, and the educator as a person. As such, student success, caring for others, responsibility, honesty, openness to change, and collegiality are valued by the faculty.

The purpose of the Bayh College of Education is to prepare prospective teachers and a variety of other educational leaders including clinicians, counselors, school administrators, school psychologists, instructional supervisors, and university professors to assume a significant role in providing professional development for experienced teachers and practitioners in each of these fields. In addition, the Bayh College of Education contributes to school reform and restructuring, engages in research and scholarship necessary to better understand the complexities of teaching and learning, and provides service to the public.

The Bayh College of Education is the official teacher education agency of the University. The faculty of the Bayh College of Education, in conjunction with content faculty across campus, is responsible for the content, structure, and design of all curricula and field experiences and for preparing professional education personnel for beginning and advanced positions in teaching, administration, counseling, and other human service professions in both school and non-school settings. The range of responsibility of the Bayh College of Education includes pre-service, in-service, and continuing education of those who plan, implement, and evaluate learning environments.

Scholarships to students are available through individual departments and the Dean’s office. Specific information can be found on The Branch or from Education Student Services and/or each Department Chairperson’s office.

The Teacher Education Programs are approved by the Indiana Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Graduates of Indiana State University who successfully complete teacher licensing programs and the appropriate state-required tests are eligible for an Indiana Instructional License. For questions regarding licensure in other states please contact Education Student Services.

The Bayh College of Education is organized into three units consisting of the Departments of Applied Clinical and Educational Sciences; Educational Leadership; and Teaching and Learning. Refer to the departmental listing in this Catalog for information on programs and courses provided by each department. For information beyond that printed in this Catalog, consult with an academic advisor, a staff member of Education Student Services, room 115 University Hall, or with the appropriate department.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Professional Curriculum (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science)

Communication Sciences and Disorders (See Department of Applied Clinical and Educational Sciences)

Teaching Curricula (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science)

Elementary Education (See Department of Teaching and Learning)

Special Education (See Department of Teaching and Learning)

Secondary Education (See Department of Teaching and Learning and the college of the content major)

All Grade Education (See Department of Teaching and Learning and the college of the content major)

Other Services

Education Student Services—Licensure

Education Student Services is located in University Hall, 115. Questions regarding applications to the teacher preparation program, approved licensure programs, or educator licensing should be directed to Education Student Services 812-237-3131 or ISU-ESS@indstate.edu

Current ISU students can access forms through the Sycamore Root.

The Office of Education Student Services serves all University undergraduate and graduate students in teacher education as well as for alumni and prospective students in education. The office administers all University Teacher Education Program processes. The Assistant Dean serves as the director of Education Student Services and acts for the Dean of the Bayh College of Education in regard to Bayh College of Education matters. They also serve as the University’s channel of communication with the Indiana Department of Education and serve as the local legal authority on all matters related to teacher licensure, teacher testing, and teacher education.

Because of changes in educator licensing, up-to-date licensing information may not be reflected in this Catalog. For questions, please contact Education Student Services.

Admission to the Bayh College of Education Teacher Preparation Program

Individuals seeking information concerning teaching as a profession are encouraged to contact Education Student Services.

Admission to the teacher preparation program requires a 2.5 grade point average, completion of pre-requisite coursework, and application to the BCP program. Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average to remain in the teacher preparation program.

Secondary and All Grade Education. Undergraduates planning to complete the requirements for a Secondary or All Grade Education License should declare a teaching major in the college that administers the major. For information regarding criteria for admission to the teaching program (called Becoming a Complete Professional), students should consult with their academic advisor or Education Student Services.

Graduation Requirements. In addition to the requirements of the University, all baccalaureate degree candidates must present minimum major and cumulative Indiana State University grade point averages of 2.5 and meet all academic program requirements.

Post-Baccalaureate. Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree program and wish to satisfy the requirements for a teaching license should consult with Education Student Services.

Teacher Licensure

The Bayh College of Education has the responsibility of recommending students for all teaching licenses. The Assistant Dean and Director of Education Student Services serves as the primary licensing advisor for all educator licensure programs. Applications should be submitted through the Indiana Department of Education.

All educator licensing questions should be directed to Education Student Services

Norma and William Grosjean Clinic at University Hall

Counseling Clinic

Opened in 1982, the clinic has served residents of the Wabash Valley for over 40 years. The goal is to assist individuals, couples, and families to strengthen relationships, explore concerns, and solve problems in a confidential manner. Clinic staff members are committed to providing professional services that honor unique aspects of clients’ lives such as religious affiliation, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and personal life philosophies.

Porter School Psychology Center

The purpose of the center is to evaluate learning, behavioral, social, and emotional problems of children and adults (including college students), and to make recommendations regarding intervention and management of these problems.

Rowe Center for Communicative Disorders (Speech and Hearing Clinic)
The Rowe Center for Communicative Disorders in the Norma and William Grosjean Clinic at University Hall offers assessment and treatment for a variety of communication difficulties. Services are available for speech difficulties (articulation, voice, stuttering) language difficulties (delayed/disordered language development, aphasia, traumatic brain injury), and hearing difficulties for preschoolers, school-age children, and adults. We provide hearing screenings by appointment and at community health fairs. The center enhances learning at both graduate and undergraduate levels by providing opportunities for students to observe and practice classroom theories in a clinical situation under the supervision of licensed and certified faculty speech language pathologists.

Specialized Academic Centers

Blumberg Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Special Education

The Blumberg Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Special Education was established in 1985 to encourage research, education, and service to benefit individuals with exceptionalities, their families, educators, and service providers. Various state and federal grants, as well as endowments from Benjamin and Fannie Blumberg, support the collaborative partnerships between Blumberg Center staff, Bayh College of Education faculty and students, and community partners. Through these collaborative efforts, the center provides service to families and educators across Indiana who support individuals with special needs across Indiana.

Early Childhood Education Center

The Early Childhood Education Center is a laboratory facility offering an experience-based curriculum, emphasizing a developmental approach to learning, with the child as an active participant. Content areas stressed are language development, music, movement, dramatic play, science, mathematics, and art. The center’s curriculum reflects its commitment to an anti-bias, multicultural environment. A whole language philosophy is also incorporated into the curriculum.