2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

School of Education
The School of Education advances the mission of Marian
University through its dedication to providing an excellent
education in all offered areas. The School of Education
includes the departments of education, and health and
physical education, and offers a master of arts degree in
teaching; two bachelor of arts and one bachelor of science
degree in the areas of education and health and physical
education; three minors and one concentrations.
For more information on degree programs listed below,
please contact the School of Education Office at
317.955.6089 or by e-mail at education@marian.edu.
STUDIES IN EDUCATION
The Studies in Education major is a professional education
program leading to a bachelor of arts degree. This major is
not a licensure degree but maintains emphasis on the
education course content. The common learning component;
and field and practicum placements continue to provide
professional skills. An additional focus area could be minor
chosen by the student. This interdisciplinary degree is an
option for students who wish to examine education as a
discipline or pursue a career outside of an educational
classroom, such as training, education management, adult
education, media, not for profit, or youth services to name a
few.
The major also provides opportunities for study in various
minor areas. The degree is a means of developing various
professional skills complementary with the education course
content. Advisor will work with students to choose course
work that will be appropriate to the academic/professional
goals of the student. Phase assessment is similar in nature to
the Elementary Education degree. Praxis testing is not
required for this degree.
Major for a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Studies in
Education: Program completion will include 50 credits for
EDU coursework and 51-61 credits for the general education
supporting content area for a minimum total of 128 credit
hours for graduation.
Major Coursework:
EDU 120 or MIS 101, EDU 174,221, 230, EDU 314 or EDU 163,
168 and 263 EDU 315 or 454, EDU 346 or 351/352 or ENG 347
EDU 490 COM 401 or 221 or special topics 380/480 ENG 249
PSY 325 or 350 or 365, SOC 270.
EDUCATION (EDU)
The teacher education programs are fully accredited by the
Division of Professional Standards and the National Council
for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Students pursuing
a program should check with their advisors or the School of
Education regarding periodic changes being made in
programs to meet Indiana Rules 2002 standards.
Prior to placement in a field experience setting, the student
must provide the School of Education with a satisfactory
Limited Criminal History from the Indiana State Police. Failure
to provide a Limited Criminal History prohibits the student
from enrolling in a course with a field experience component.
Limited Criminal Histories are valid for one year.
Students must complete a major or minor in all areas of
licensure. Students must successfully pass three assessments
to complete program requirements to be recommended for
an Indiana license. For retention in the teacher education
programs, students must earn and maintain an overall 2.50
cumulative GPA in education courses and in the major and
minor, and meet other performance expectations as cited in
the phase assessment process. Requirements are listed on
the School of Education web site.
Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in every
course required for the major or minor and for licensing.
Admission to the Teacher Education Programs/Phase 1
Assessment
1) Upon admission to the university, students are
assigned to advisors in the discipline and/or the School
of Education. Secondary licensing students are advised
by faculty in their content area major and by the
director of secondary education for their secondary
education minor.
2) Between the first and second year of the program,
students are expected to successfully complete the
PRAXIS I tests.
3) Students must complete Phase 1 Assessment to enroll
in 300- and 400-level professional education courses.
The process for Phase 1 Assessment is located on the
School of Education web page and is available in paper
format outside the School of Education office.
4) Transfer students and post-bachelor students work
with their advisors regarding possible modifications in
coursework and practicum experience as well as
successful completion of the Phase 1 assessment in the
first semester of attendance at Marian University.
Readiness for Student Teaching/
Phase 2 Assessment
1) Students complete a Phase 2 assessment as part of
core classes within the department. Elementary majors
complete this assessment as part of their methods
courses. Secondary education minor students
complete this assessment as part of EDU 456. Students
adding middle school licensing to either the
elementary or secondary levels complete the Phase 2
assessment as part of EDU 457. Teacher candidates
working toward a minor in exceptional needs are
assessed in EDU 233, 338, 368, and 369 using
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