2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
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Since its founding in 1875 as the Indiana Normal School, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been widely recognized for its excellent programs in teacher education. Although the scope of the university has been greatly expanded, the College of Education and Educational Technology continues the tradition of preparing outstanding teachers to serve the students of the commonwealth and the nation.
The college comprises nine multidimensional departments which offer twenty-five programs leading to the bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. The departments in the college are Adult and Community Education, Communications Media, Counseling, Developmental Studies, Educational and School Psychology, Foundations of Education, Professional Studies in Education, Special Education and Clinical Services, and Student Affairs in Higher Education.
The college is well known for its opportunities to practice “hands-on” learning. Over five hundred students enjoy early field experiences each semester. In addition, the college places about five hundred student teachers each year in public schools which provide a full semester of supervised teaching experience. Students are encouraged to take advantage of a full range of activities offered in urban, rural, and multicultural settings.
Practical experiences are important for students majoring in communications media. Students in this program are prepared in one of the largest internship programs in Pennsylvania. They select supervised work experiences with agencies throughout the commonwealth and neighboring states; many students are so successful in their internship placements, they are hired immediately upon graduation.
The College of Education and Educational Technology provides leading-edge development and growth opportunities for students and professionals in education and allied fields.
The college will be known nationally and internationally for the preparation of practitioners in education to serve a global society. The college will be prepared to serve a clientele of graduate and undergraduate scholars from increasingly diverse backgrounds. Teacher scholars will apply diversified delivery systems to instruction, research, and service to meet the contemporary societal challenges.
Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Concentrations
Bachelor of Science degree
Communications Media
Disability Services
Bachelor of Science in Education degrees
Elementary
Education (Urban Track available)
Early Childhood Education/Pre K-Grade 6
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Education of Exceptional Persons
Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons
Vocational/Technical Education
Minors
Communications
Media
Deaf Studies
Education of Exceptional Persons
Educational Psychology
Educational Technology
Concentrations
Mathematics
Reading
Track
College of Education and Educational Technology Honors Program
K-12 and Secondary Education Programs
Eberly College of Business and Information Technology – Business Education
College of Fine Arts – Art Education, Music Education
College of Health and Human Services – Family and Consumer Sciences Education,
Health and Physical Education
College of Humanities and Social Sciences – English, French, Social Studies
(Anthropology, Citizenship,
Economics, Geography, History, Political
Science, Sociology), Spanish
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space
Science, General Science, Mathematics, Physics
Graduate Programs in the College of Education and Educational Technology
Master of Education degree
Early Childhood
Education
Education of Exceptional Persons
Educational
Psychology
Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education
Literacy
Master’s in Education
Mathematics
School Counseling
Business
Education/Workforce Development
Master of Arts degree
Adult and
Community Education
Adult Education and Communications Technology Track
Community Counseling
Student Affairs in Higher Education
Teaching English
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Science degree
Speech-Language Pathology
Graduate Level Certification
Reading
Specialist
School Psychologist
Elementary/Secondary Principal
Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility
Doctor of Education degree
Administration and Leadership Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
School
Psychology
Information describing master’s and doctoral programs in education may be found in the current issue of the Graduate School Catalog.
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Health and Physical Education (AAHPE)
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Council of Education of the Deaf (CED)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
National Broadcasting Society (NBS)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
National Council of Social Studies
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of English
Pennsylvania Department of Education
School Psychology Association Network (SPAN)
Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU)
All bachelor degree candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 credits to include all liberal studies and major requirements. All Bachelor of Science in Education degree candidates must also complete the IUP 3-Step Process for Teacher Education as defined by Chapter 354 of the Pennsylvania Education Code and in accordance with university policies.
Honors Track, College of Education and Education Technology
The Honors Track enables students to participate in advanced study in the areas of learning and instructional theory, motivation to learn, assessment of student learning, classroom management, and the psychology of adolescent education. The honors track is encouraged for exceptional students in the field of education. Honors coursework is recorded on university transcripts, and students completing the Education Honors Track will be recognized at departmental commencement ceremonies.
Eligibility and Requirements: This track is open by permission to Education majors. To apply, an application should be filed with the Educational and School Psychology Department chairperson. Students may apply upon acceptance to IUP, or current students may make application following completion of one semester of coursework. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA in total university or high school coursework to apply. Students accepted prior to taking EDSP 102 complete EDSP 102/H/; EDSP 477/H/; two of the following electives: EDSP 373/H/, EDSP 376/H/, or EDSP 378/H/; and EDSP 493/H/. Students accepted following completion of a nonhonors section of EDSP 102 will be required to take all three of the courses offered (EDSP 373/H/, EDSP 376/H/, and EDSP 378/H/) in addition to EDSP 477/H/ and the Honors Internship. Students must earn at least a B in each course completed for the track to proceed and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA. To determine how Honors Track courses will be integrated into existing requirements for their major, students should consult their advisors.
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EDSP 102/H/ |
Educational Psychology |
3cr |
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| EDSP 477/H/ |
Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures |
3cr |
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| EDSP 493/H/ | Educational Psychology Honors Internship |
1cr |
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| EDSP 373/H/ | Psychology of Adolescent Education |
3cr |
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| EDSP 376/H/ | Behavior Problems | 3cr | |
| EDSP 378/H/ | Learning | 3cr | |
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(1) Students accepted following completion of a nonhonors section of EDSP 102 are required to take all three of the courses offered. Students who complete EDSP 102/H/ are required to take two of the three courses offered. |
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Currently enrolled students who wish to make application for a teacher education program may get an application for a Change of Major from the college dean’s office or department that houses the major. Secondary education programs are housed in the college of their respective discipline. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for all education majors by Chapter 354 of the Pennsylvania Education Code.
Students wishing to be considered as Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education/PreK-Grade 6, and Special Education majors must also submit with their application documentation of their successful completion of Praxis I (PPST). Applications will be reviewed three times a year beginning the third Monday of September, February, and June. Students approved for a Change of Major will be notified in writing within fourteen business days. Students admitted to the new major will be advised by a faculty advisor in the major and permitted to register for major courses during the next registration period.
Change of Major applications must be submitted to the appropriate academic department chairperson. Applications are reviewed by the chairperson and/or teacher education coordinator. The recommendation is then forwarded to the college dean’s office for final review and action. Students must also comply with the IUP 3-Step Process for Teacher Education as appropriate to their current status. This information can be viewed on the College of Education and Educational Technology website at www.iup.edu/education.
Eligibility requirements for enrolling in the professional education sequence which includes EDEX 300/301, EDUC 242, 342, 442, EDSP 477.
A minimum of 48 credits and a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Successful completion of Praxis I Examinations (PPST) with the minimum score established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
Completion of the
following courses as defined by the major with a grade of C or higher:
ENGL 101,
ENGL 121,*
EDSP 102,
COMM 103,*
6 credits in Math*
(*See major for specific program requirement)
Act 34/Act 151 Clearances and Act 114 Federal Fingerprinting (Continuing enrollment in IUP Teacher Preparation Program is required for clearances to remain valid)
Completion of speech, hearing, and TB test
Proof of Liability Insurance (annual update required)–PSEA membership or private insurance (must have a minimum of $1,000,000 per claim/aggregate of $3,000,000 per occurrence if obtained via private insurance)
Satisfactorily completed essay
Reviewed evidence of starting an electronic portfolio to include CD and portfolio evaluation
Advisor’s recommendation and signature
IUP education majors are encouraged to take the Praxis I as soon as they are prepared for the exams. Extensive review materials and specialized workshops are available. Students who are not successful after two attempts are required to meet with the associate dean for Teacher Education for a consultation.
Eligibility requirements for student teaching placement:
Successful completion of Step 1
A 3.0 cumulative GPA
Successful completion of Praxis II Examination. Scores must meet PDE requirements at the time the candidate makes application for teacher certification
Act 34 and Act 151 (annual update required)
Proof of liability insurance (annual update required) - PSEA membership or private insurance (must have a minimum of $1,000,000 per claim and an aggregate of $3,000,000 per occurence if obtained via private insurance). Effective August 31, 2006.
Completion of all major courses, methods courses, and liberal studies sciences courses with a grade of C or higher
Updated electronic portfolio review to include CD and portfolio evaluation
Advisor’s recommendation and signature
Step 3. Application for Graduation and Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
Eligibility requirements for graduation:
Successful completion of Step 2
Successful completion of Student Teaching
A 3.0 cumulative GPA
Final approval of electronic portfolio to include CD and portfolio evaluation
Completed application for graduation
Completed application for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
The recommendation of your academic advisor
The recommendation of the IUP Teacher Certification Officer
Appeal Provision
A student who believes that any
requirement of this policy has been inequitably applied or that he/she merits
special consideration may appeal through the proper sequence of channels:
academic advisor, chairperson, and finally the associate dean for Teacher
Education. Appeals must be made before the end of the next regular academic
semester following the application.
Every effort should be made to resolve the appeal through the described process. If, at the conclusion of the appeals process, the student is still in disagreement with the findings, the student may request review before the Teacher Education Appeals Committee of the Academy for Teacher Preparation. The committee will be composed of three members representing the faculty of the Academy for Teacher Education Preparation, the Teacher Education Coordinator’s Council, and senior teacher preparation students.
To initiate an appeal, the student must file a form obtained at the Office of the Associate Dean for Teacher Education. Appeals will be heard only during the regular academic semester. The student will be expected to submit written documentation of his/her complaint about the process of review for continuation or eligibility in the teacher education program. The committee will review the materials and make its recommendation to the associate dean for Teacher Education. A final decision rests with the associate dean for Teacher Education, who is the certification officer.
This act requires all institutions that educate teachers to publish annually the passing rates on Praxis tests for their Program Completers. The annual report for IUP can be found at the website www.iup.edu/education.
Student teaching is designed to be the culminating learning experience for prospective teachers. Student teachers practice teaching and managing a classroom under the supervision of a full-time master teacher in an off-campus center. A university supervisor is assigned to work with individual student teachers and their cooperating master teachers. To gain admission to student teaching, applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. In addition, students must complete all requirements of the 3-Step Process and should complete all other components of the Liberal Studies and professional core before student teaching. Some programs have standards above the minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and/or course grade expectations above the minimum grade of C. Each student should counsel with his/her advisor for information about specific program requirements related to qualification for student teaching. He or she should also check the College of Education and Educational Technology web pages regularly for the most current information (www.iup.edu/education).
Student teaching is the capstone experience in the program of the emerging professional educator. Student teaching assignments are the responsibility of the university. To avoid conflicts of interest, students will normally not be assigned to districts from which they graduated or to districts in which they permanently reside or to schools in which an immediate family member is employed. Exceptions to this policy may be made in large urban school districts such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia where there are numerous elementary and secondary schools so avoidance of assigning student teachers to their “home school area” can be achieved. Any exception to this policy must be approved by the dean, College of Education and Educational Technology, or his/her designee. All official policies and procedures, regarding the student teaching experience, are included as part of the College of Education and Educational Technology’s official Handbook for Student Teaching. Copies of the handbook are available for purchase at the Co-op Bookstore. The handbooks are also available for download as part of the Teacher Education website at www.iup.edu/education.
The Office of Teacher Education determines final placements for all fieldwork conducted in the public schools. In accordance with university policy, students must be officially enrolled in the course for which the fieldwork is being done. Students entering a classroom without being duly registered are in violation of university policy and may place themselves at risk legally. Therefore, registration for all field placements is mandatory and requires payment of a $100 placement fee.
All official policies and procedures for field experiences are included as part of the Field Experience I and II handbook, which can be purchased at the local Copies Now store. The handbooks are also available for download as part of the Teacher Education website at www.iup.edu/education.
IUP students enrolled as teacher education majors in most certification areas are eligible to participate in a half-semester student teaching abroad program. Early Childhood Education/PreK-Grade 6 majors may not participate in international student teaching assignments. Students participate in this program during the semester in which they register to student teach, either in the fall or the spring. They are assigned to a teaching site in the United States for the first half of the semester. The second half of the student teaching experience is completed in an overseas site. The program provides students with teaching experiences in one of the following countries: Copenhagen, Denmark; London, England; Worcester, England; Paris, France; Malahide, Ireland; and Gronigen, The Netherlands. Teaching assignments are made for most certification areas.
Students wishing to participate in this program must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and a GPA of 3.0 or better in the professional core subjects and the major. The student teacher must demonstrate competency in effective classroom teaching practices, receiving a minimum grade of B in the midsemester evaluation. Upon approval of the IUP supervisor, the international student teaching assignment is confirmed.
In addition to IUP tuition and fees, students must pay a study abroad fee of $500. Travel costs, personal expenses, and living accommodation costs for room/board (paid to the host family) are the responsibility of the student. Living accommodations are arranged with host families near teaching sites.
Applications may be made anytime; however, preference is given to students who submit application materials one year before they student teach. Interviews for tentative acceptance will be scheduled with the international Student Teaching Committee two semesters prior to student teaching. For more information, contact the Department of Professional Studies in Education at 724-357-2400.
The policy for the removal of a student teacher from a student teaching placement can be found at the website www.iup.edu/education.
College of Education and Educational Technology requirements for recommendation for certification as a teacher, as well as the intermediate steps leading to commonwealth certification, are outlined in the 3-Step Process. The requirements include:
a minimum grade of C in all professional education courses and a 3.0 cumulative GPA
review and recommendation by the major academic advisor indicating completion of all university and departmental teacher education requirements
completion of student teaching with a minimum grade of C
successful completion of the Praxis I, Praxis II, and Praxis Specialty Area Tests
successful completion of PDE Form 430
competency in working with students with special needs (Special Education)
completion and submission of electronic portfolio, including CD and portfolio evaluation
Applications for certification cannot be processed until the student completes the B.S.Ed. degree or its equivalent.
(Excludes Vocational Instructional Certification. See “Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation” in the School of Continuing Education section of this catalog.)
Certification standards for commonwealth public school teachers are established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Board of Education. The academic advisor of the student’s major department must verify for the dean of the College of Education and Educational Technology that all academic requirements are met. The student’s name is then placed on the graduation list.
Applicants for certification must sign a statement attesting to United States citizenship. Applicants who are not citizens must have an immigrant visa which permits them to seek employment within the United States, and they must have declared the intent to become citizens of the United States. Applicants must also submit a physical examination report and certify they are not in the habit of using narcotic drugs in any form, do not use excessive amounts of intoxicating beverages, are not currently under indictment by legal authorities, and have not been convicted of a criminal offense. Applicants who are unable to meet one or more of these requirements must submit a full explanation with the application. In addition, they must attest to the fact that all information supplied in the application is accurate.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education issues an Instructional I certificate to beginning teachers upon graduation from and recommendation by the College of Education and Educational Technology.
The departments of Professional Studies in Education and Special Education and Clinical Services have developed guidelines for students wishing to complete academic requirements for a second certification.
Students majoring in Elementary Education may do this in Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons or Education of Exceptional Persons; Majors in Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons or Education of Exceptional Persons may do this in Elementary Education.
Application forms for dual certification are available in the offices of the two departments. Applications must be approved by the student’s advisor and by the department chairperson or assistant chairperson of both departments. Students are advised that the completion of requirements will take approximately two extra semesters, and they may wish to explore the possibility of completing the second certification at a graduate level.
All applicants for Teacher Certification or Professional Education Certifications from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through IUP will be assessed a $100 application fee. Applicants for add-on and second certifications processed through IUP will also be assessed this fee. Requests for processing out-of-state teacher certification applications will be assessed a $35 processing fee per request.
The six centers and one clinic supported by the College of Education and Educational Technology offer a variety of services to the university community and citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to include diagnostic testing, remedial services, assessment, and instruction.
The Speech and Hearing Clinic is staffed by speech-language pathology faculty and supervised graduate students working toward advanced degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. Using state-of-the-art equipment, clinic personnel provide diagnosis of speech problems and hearing tests and evaluations, as well as a regular program of therapy for clients. As part of this program, clinic staff members provide testing and necessary therapeutic services to all teacher education candidates, who must meet strict speech and hearing clearances. Regularly enrolled students at the university, including all teacher certification candidates, are eligible to receive these services without charge.
The Child Study Center provides opportunities for School Psychology graduate students in the post-master’s certification and doctoral programs to acquire professional skills under the supervision of certified faculty supervisors. Clinic personnel provide psychoeducational assessment for children and adolescents with learning and/or behavior problems. They also provide consultation for parents and public school personnel involved with these children.
The Center for Rural Gifted Education offers educator training, resources, and consultation for gifted and high-ability students in rural Pennsylvania and their families. Assessment and child/family counseling is provided in conjunction with the IUP Child Development Center. This center is supported by faculty from the departments of Special Education and Clinical Services and Educational and School Psychology.
The Center for Educational and Program Evaluation (CEPE), housed in the Department of Educational and School Psychology, provides services to school districts, human service agencies, educational consultants, and publishers. Specifically, the CEPE provides: consultation and program evaluations, data analysis, consultation and program evaluation design for grant submissions, and workshops and in-service presentations. The CEPE, under close faculty supervision, trains graduate students in research design, data analysis, and program evaluation. The CEPE can also help meet Act 48 mandated staff development requirements.
The Literacy Center, housed within the Department of Professional Studies in Education, provides opportunities for graduate students in the M.Ed. in Literacy program to gain experience toward a Reading Specialist Certification. The center offers assessment and instruction in reading and writing for children and adolescents. These instructional sessions are offered in the fall, spring, and summer terms. Family literacy services are also available.
The Center for Counselor Training and Services (CCTS) seeks to advance the knowledge base of undergraduate and graduate students as well as mental health professionals through the promotion and creation of professional trainings. The center is staffed by faculty from the Department of Counseling. To successfully implement its mission statement, the CCTS has been established with the following goals in mind: 1) organize regularly scheduled professional trainings on mental health and educational topics relevant to the counseling profession; 2) offer opportunities for mental health professionals and educators in the region to learn from nationally and internationally recognized leaders and educators in the counseling profession; 3) enable the Department of Counseling to enhance its relationships and professional reputation with students, other IUP departments, professionals in the region, alumni, internship supervisors, and national leaders; 4) provide consultation services for school districts and counseling agencies; and 5) create and offer literature (pamphlets and books) and audiovisual products for educators and mental health professionals.
The Applied Media and Simulation Games Center (AMSGC) is housed in the Department of Communications Media. The AMSGC is dedicated to exploring current and emerging multimedia, simulation, and game technologies that can enhance communication experiences and environments. The AMSGC aims to create an interdisciplinary juxtaposition of entertainment and learning, teaching and technology, conceptual foundations and concrete skills. AMSGC students receive a conceptual understanding of communications media, a practical knowledge of the development of multimedia, interdisciplinary grounding in their field, and a grasp of how to apply what they have learned. The AMSGC works with industry and educational partners to produce and develop 3-D animation, 3-D simulations, data visualization solutions, and computer applications.
Specialized Instructional Facilities
The Audio Studio has multi-track analog recording and digital capabilities. Students are able to digitally master professional-quality tracks. Both analog and digital facilities are housed in sound-dampened studios and supplemented by radio production and recording studios for medium- and small-group recording sessions.
The Digital Media Institute provides students with real-world experience in pre-production, production, and post-production of digital media. The institute’s primary technologies utilize advanced video techniques, such as “green screen” and digital video recording. They also include related media technologies such as animation, digital photography, video streaming, and advanced audio production.
The Graphics Multimedia Lab, located on the ground floor of Stouffer Hall, provides a variety of software applications, black-and-white and color printing capabilities, color scanner, and a negative film scanner. The facility is used for instruction in graphics, as well as multimedia production. Software applications available in the lab include Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Authorware.
The Photography Studio provides industry-standard photography studio equipment for students to create photographs in custom-controlled environments.
The Portfolio Assistance Center offers assistance in the completion of the electronic portfolio. The staff can assist in the use of the scanners, digital cameras, and video-editing hardware and software. A wealth of other software programs are available, along with workshops to assist with the digital portfolio.
The Radio Station at IUP, WIUP-FM, is a 1600-watt, noncommercial, student-operated facility. Students from a variety of majors volunteer as DJs and news and sports staff members. There are also many opportunities for students to host a variety of different types of music shows.
The Speech-Language Pathology Video Observation Lab is housed in the IUP Speech and Hearing Clinic. Funded by a Pennsylvania Department of Education Link-to-Learn Higher Education Technology grant in 2002, this is the only lab that utilizes a unique system for the digital video capture of students’ speech and language diagnostic or treatment sessions. This system facilitates students’ self-analysis of their sessions and supervisor feedback to students. The resulting digital files can also be used in classroom instruction or as components of student portfolios.
The Television Station broadcasts over a cable system that has a potential audience of 100,000 people. WIUP-TV has approximately 100 students involved in management and production. The facility is student run with a faculty advisor and features state-of-the-art hardware and software.
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