BS - Integrative Studies - Elementary Teacher Training
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Integrative Studies is designed to develop students’ abilities to integrate learning across courses, over time, and between academic and life experiences. The Integrative Studies major may not be taken as an additional major or degree, and is not available for students who have completed other IWU Bachelor programs.
The concentration in Elementary Teacher Training emphasizes the major theories and concepts related to learning processes, child development, literacy development, and classroom management.
Students graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Integrative Studies should be able to:
- Explain connections between life experiences and fields of study.
- Synthesize examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective.
- Solve problems by applying acquired skills and knowledge to new situations.
- Communicate in oral, written, or visual ways that enhance meaning, making clear the interdependence of language and meaning, thought, and expression.
- Evaluate changes in one's own learning over time to envision a future self.
- Integrate Christian faith, ethics, and character with the knowledge and skills from fields of study and the liberal arts.
- Demonstrate professional, moral, and ethical behaviors and dispositions grounded in related biblical principles.
- Implement methods of teaching in specific content areas that are appropriate for elementary learners.
- Apply concepts that meet the learning needs of elementary learners with diverse backgrounds and different abilities.
- Apply best practices, including data-driven decision making, in instructional planning and delivery.
- Communicate with stakeholders in the field of education.
- Design a safe, productive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment using sound classroom management strategies and high standards for all elementary learners.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for bachelor degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) are as follows:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
- Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
- A maximum of 40 credit hours may be earned through the assessed learning process toward the required 60.
- A criminal history background check that meets School of Educational Leadership guidelines.
- A signed FERPA Release Form.
NOTE: Applicants should be aware that Indiana State Legislation has mandated that expanded background checks are required for those working with students in Indiana schools. Applicants will also be required to adhere to any additional State Mandates required for educators. Though candidates will be required to submit an initial background check as a part of their application materials, this background check will only serve to gain admittance to the academic program. School corporations are governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees who set policy for their school corporation. All accepted candidates should understand that additional background checks at the candidate’s expense may be required by school corporations before participating in clinical experiences.
Concentration or Minor Requirements
Clinical Experience Requirements
- All candidates must complete field experiences throughout the program as well as a 14-week full-time student teaching experience in a K-6 classroom.
- All course work prior to student teaching must be completed with a minimum grade of no less than “C” in each course to be eligible to student teach.
- All clinical placements will be made by the Office of Clinical Experiences, unless otherwise outlined in course curriculum. Candidates are not to contact any school or attempt to secure their own student teaching assignment at any time.
- Removal from a clinical experience may result in the candidate not passing the course and/or being permanently withdrawn from the program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a baccalaureate degree the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of 120 semester hours.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of concentration or minor requirements with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Successfully complete all Clinical Experience requirements associated with the program.
- Provide passing scores for all required state licensure content and pedagogy examinations.
- Completion of 30 semester hours of general education requirements as specified or by transferred academic category equivalents. See the requirements for Bachelor of Science degrees (General Education Requirements).
- Completion of 18 semester hours of upper-level courses (300-400 level).
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Integrative Studies (BS) - Elementary Teacher Training Concentration Program of Study
Foundational Course
Integrative Studies Core
| UNV-104 | Introduction to Integrative Learning | 1 |
| UNV-120 | Career Development | 3 |
| UNV-401 | Integrative Learning Advanced Capstone | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Elementary Teacher Training Concentration
21 hours of Elementary Teacher Training courses; 15 hours of the concentration must be completed at IWU.
| EDUT-310 | Elementary Instructional Planning | 3 |
| EDUT-305 | Educational Psychology for Elementary Educators | 3 |
| EDUT-345 | Assessment in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EDUT-320 | Teaching Phonics for Elementary Educators | 3 |
| EDUT-321 | Teaching Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Writing for Elementary Educators | 3 |
| EDUT-448 | Elementary Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUT-450 | Methods of Teaching for the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Upper Division Requirement
18 hours must be upper-level (300-400 level courses).
