Indiana University: Shaping Future Educators and Leaders

Indiana University (IU) offers a diverse range of education programs designed to prepare individuals for rewarding careers in teaching, counseling, school administration, corporate training, curriculum direction, and more. With a focus on hands-on experience, understanding diverse communities, and leadership development, IU's School of Education provides a comprehensive platform for aspiring education professionals.

Immersive, Real-World Experiences

IU's education programs emphasize practical, real-world experience. Students have opportunities to:

Study Abroad: Spend a semester immersed in another country's culture while fulfilling student teaching requirements.
Urban Settings: Gain experience in urban educational environments, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities they present.
Navajo Nation: Immerse oneself in the culture of the Navajo Nation while fulfilling student teaching requirements.

These experiences provide invaluable perspectives and skills, preparing graduates to effectively serve diverse student populations.

A Commitment to Diversity and Equity

The IU School of Education recognizes the importance of understanding how various factors, including ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, shape individual perspectives and learning styles. The school is committed to:

Building students’ understanding of issues of access and equity.
Preparing them to teach in multicultural environments.
Fostering reflective, compassionate, and socially conscious professionals.

By addressing these critical issues, IU equips its graduates with the tools to create positive change in the communities where they live and work.

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Focus on Urban Education in Indianapolis

The Indiana University School of Education Indianapolis hones in on the unique challenges and opportunities within urban educational settings. The programs emphasize:

The power and possibilities of educational experiences in urban environments.
How education professionals can impact change within these communities.
Practical experience through early and frequent field placements, whether you're a first-time student or a doctoral candidate.
Learning in the heart of Indianapolis, steps away from internship locations and diverse dining options.

Degrees and Programs Offered

IU offers a wide array of degrees and programs to suit various interests and career goals, including:

Adult Education: M.S.Ed. in Adult Education (Online), Certificate in Adult Education (Online), Ed.D. Minor in Adult Education, Ph.D. Minor in Adult Education.
Arts Education: B.S.Ed. in Visual Arts Education, M.S.Ed. in Art Education, Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Specialization in Art Education, Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Specialization in Art Education (Residential or Online), Graduate Visual Arts Teacher Certification, Undergraduate License Addition in Theatre (Secondary), Undergraduate Minor in Community Arts Education.
Counseling: B.S.Ed. in Counseling and Student Services, M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education - Mental Health Track, M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education - Addictions Track, Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling (Online Collaborative), Undergraduate Minor in Counseling.
Counseling Psychology: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. Minor in Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. Minor in Sport and Performance Psychology, Ed.D. Minor in Sport and Performance Psychology.
Early Childhood Education: B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, M.S.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum - Early Childhood Care and Education Track (Online Collaborative), Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Specialization in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (Early Childhood Education Focus), Ph.D. Minor in Early Childhood Education.
Education Policy and Law: M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Online) - with School Law Strand, Ph.D. in History, Philosophy, and Policy in Education - Specialization in Education Policy Studies, Certificate in Education Law (Online), Ed.D. Minor in Education Law, Ph.D. Minor in Education Law, Ph.D. Minor in Education Policy Studies, J.D. Minor in Education Policy, Undergraduate Minor in Education Policy.
Educational Leadership: M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Online), Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Online), Certificate in Education Law (Online), Certificate in Improvement Science (Online), Director of Exceptional Needs Licensure, Principal Licensure (Online), Superintendent Licensure, Ph.D. Minor in Educational Leadership, Ph.D. Minor in Education Law, Ed.D. Minor in Education Law, Ed.D. Minor in Educational Leadership.
Educational Psychology: M.S.Ed. in Learning and Developmental Sciences - Educational Psychology Track.
Elementary Education: B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education, B.S.Ed. in Special Education/Elementary Education (Teaching All Learners), Ed.S. in Education - Elementary Education Track.
Higher Education and Student Affairs: B.S.Ed. in Counseling and Student Services, M.S.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Accelerated M.S.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs (for students in Counseling and Student Services), Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration, Ph.D. in Higher Education, Ed.D. in Higher Education, Certificate in Higher Education and Student Affairs (Online), Certificate in Academic Advising (Online Collaborative), Certificate in Institutional Research, Certificate in College Pedagogy (COAS), Ph.D. Minor in College Pedagogy, Ed.D. Minor in College Pedagogy, Ph.D. Minor in Higher Education.
History, Philosophy and Policy in Education: Ph.D. in History, Philosophy, and Policy in Education - Specialization in Education Policy Studies, Ph.D. in History, Philosophy, and Policy in Education - Specialization in History of Education, Ph.D. Minor in Education Policy Studies, Ph.D. Minor in History of Education, Ph.D. Minor in Philosophy of Education, Ph.D. Minor in Foundations of Education, Undergraduate Minor in Education Policy, Undergraduate Minor in Educational Studies.
Human Development: M.S.Ed. in Evidence-Based Practices in Educational Psychology (Online), M.S.Ed. in Learning and Developmental Sciences - Educational Psychology Track, M.S.Ed. in Learning and Developmental Sciences - Human Development Track, Ph.D. in Learning and Developmental Sciences - Specialization in Human Development, Ph.D. Minor in Gerontology, Ph.D. Minor in Human Development, Ed.D. Minor in Human Development.
Instructional Systems Technology: M.S.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology (Online), M.S.Ed. in Educational Technology for Learning (Online Collaborative), Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology, Ed.D. in Instructional Systems Technology (Online), Certificate in Instructional Systems Technology (Online), Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning Practices (Online), Undergraduate License Addition in Computer Science, Ed.D. Minor in Instructional Systems Technology, Ph.D. Minor in Instructional Systems Technology.
International and Comparative Education: M.S.Ed. in International and Comparative Education (Online), Accelerated M.S.Ed. in International and Comparative Education (Online), Ph.D. in History, Philosophy, and Policy in Education - Specialization in Education Policy Studies, Ph.D. Minor in International and Comparative Education, Undergraduate Minor in International and Comparative Education.
Journalism: B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education, Undergraduate License Addition in Journalism.
Learning Sciences: M.S.Ed. in Learning and Developmental Sciences - Educational Psychology Track, M.S.Ed in Learning and Developmental Sciences - Human Development Track, M.S.Ed. in Learning and Developmental Sciences - Learning Sciences Track, Ph.D. in Learning and Developmental Sciences - Specialization in Learning Sciences, Certificate in Learning Sciences, Media, and Technology (Online), Ph.D. Minor in Learning Sciences, Ed.D. Minor in Learning Sciences.
Literacy Culture, and Language Education: B.S.Ed. in World Languages, M.S.Ed. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education (Online), Ph.D. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, Ed.D. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education (Online), Certificate in English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language (EFL/ESL) Teaching (Online), Certificate in English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language (EFL/ESL) Teacher Preparation (Online), Certificate in Teaching Children’s and Young Adult Literature (Online), Undergraduate License Addition in English as a New Language (ENL), Graduate License Addition in English as a New Language (ENL), Ph.D. Minor in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education.
Mathematics Education: M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education - Mathematics Education Track, Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Specialization in Mathematics Education, Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Specialization in Mathematics Education (Online), Ph.D. Minor in Mathematics Education, Undergraduate License Addition in Mathematics (Middle Grades).
Music Education: Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.).
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology: M.S.Ed. in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology, Ph.D. in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology, Certificate in Qualitative Research and Inquiry Methodology (Online), Ph.D. Minor in Inquiry Methodology.
Race and Racism in Education: Ph.D. Minor in Race and Racism in Education, Ed.D. Minor in Race and Racism in Education.
School Psychology: Ph.D. in School Psychology, Ed.S. in School Psychology, Ph.D. Minor in School Psychology, Undergraduate Minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Science Education: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instructions - Specialization in Science Education, Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Specialization in Science Education (Residential or Online), Ph.D. Minor in Science Education.
Secondary Education: B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education, Transition to Teaching (Online) - Secondary Education Initial Licensure, M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education - General Track, Accelerated M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education, Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Specialization in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (Teacher Education Focus), Ed.S. in Education - Secondary Education Track. Content Areas: Journalism, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Life Science/Biology, Physics, or Social Studies, World Languages.
Special Education: B.S.Ed. in Special Education/Elementary Education (Teaching All Learners), B.S.Ed. in Secondary Special Education (Grades 5-12), Transition to Teaching (Online) - Special Education Initial Licensure, Certificate in Dyslexia (Online), Certificate in Preparing Educators of Students with Autism (Online), Certificate in Disability Rights, Policy, and Services, M.S.Ed. in Special Education (Online), Ph.D. in Special Education, Ph.D. Minor in Special Education.
Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies: Ph.D. Early Childhood Education Focus, Social Studies Focus, Teacher Education Focus, Ph.D. Minor in Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D. Minor in Curriculum Studies, Ph.D. Minor in Teacher Education.
Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: M.S.Ed.

Recognition and Achievements

The IU School of Education is consistently recognized for its excellence in teaching, research, and service. Recent accolades include:

Trustee Teaching Award: Drs. Jim Scheurich and Tina O'Neal received the Trustee Teaching Award, which recognizes the best teachers based on student evaluations, colleague observations, teaching innovations, and service related to teaching.
Burton Gorman Teaching Award: Dr. Brittany Garvin received the Burton Gorman Teaching Award, the School of Education's award for distinguished teaching.
AACTE Leadership Academy: Dean Tambra Jackson was selected as a featured member of the AACTE Leadership Academy, a program designed to enhance the leadership skills of deans, department chairs, and other administrators.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Vasti Torres won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).
Y.E.S. Award: Dr. Khaula Murtadha was awarded the Y.E.S. award by The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated.
Transformational Alumni Award: IU Alumna Lillian Barkes, founder of Listen to Our Future, was honored with the Transformational Alumni Award for her work improving reading and math outcomes for young students.
IPS Spotlight: Mr. Jordan Leonard, a licensed physical education teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Indianapolis, was highlighted in the IPS Spotlight.

Commitment to Innovation

Indiana University is at the forefront of educational innovation, including exploring the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. A project led by Anne Leftwich and Cindy Hmelo-Silver, funded by the National Science Foundation, partners IU School of Education researchers with rural elementary teachers in Indiana to introduce AI concepts and study the impact on students' AI knowledge and STEM interest.

Notable Alumni Making a Difference

IU School of Education alumni are making a significant impact in their communities and beyond. Examples include:

Lillian Barkes: Founder of Listen to Our Future, improving reading and math outcomes for young students.
Jordan Leonard: A licensed physical education teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools.
Sita Camarasa: A teacher in the Spanish Immersion Program in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township.

Faculty Excellence

IU's School of Education boasts award-winning faculty dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. Recent additions to the faculty include: