INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION

Secondary Education – Alternative Routes Program
18 Credits – 11 Months

PHASE I - July

J500 (3 cr.) Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (Curriculum Studies)
“First course for the master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Extends concepts introduced in undergraduate teacher preparation. Topics include conceptions and definitions of curriculum and instruction and their impact on social contexts, learning theories, and schooling practices. Elementary and secondary contexts are studied.”
P516 (3 cr.) Adolescent Development (Educational Psychology)
“Factors of growth and development in adolescents, including physical, psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional, with particular reference to relevance for the practitioner and potential for future research. Examines contemporary issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, sexuality, vandalism, ethnic and cultural issues, and problems of handicapped youths.” Course will additionally explore methodology for special needs students.
 M500 (0 cr.) Integrated Professional Seminar

PHASE II
August - December (Interns begin in community schools per school calendar)

IUE Classes

S503 (3cr.) Secondary School Curriculum (Secondary Education)
“Designed to provide an overview for the teacher of the basic theories underlying the secondary school curriculum as well as an examination of the subject areas, problems, trends, challenges for the future and significant research in the field.”
M500 (0 cr.) Integrated Professional Seminar
J538 (1 cr.) M.S. Practicum/Internship (Curriculum Studies)
“Supervised practice in a school or other approved agency. Includes performance in such roles as curriculum development, program evaluation, action research, staff training and development, consultation, or program development. A comprehensive report involving a systematic analysis of the practicum activity must be completed.”

K500 (2 cr.) Topical Exploration in Special Education

PHASE III
January - May

J538 (4 cr.) M.S. Practicum/Internship (Curriculum Studies)
“Supervised practice in a school or other approved agency. Includes performance in such roles as curriculum development, program evaluation, action research, staff training and development, consultation, or program development. A comprehensive report involving a systematic analysis of the practicum activity must be completed.”
M500 (1 cr.) Integrated Professional Seminar

S512 ( 1 cr.) Workshop in Secondary Education -- Professional Assessment

TECHNOLOGY COMPONENT
Each intern will demonstrate technological competence through the submission of a digital portfolio. Instructional seminars will be conducted throughout the program.

GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Any course grade below a B will result in dismissal from the program.

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