Middle/Secondary Education, BS

The Middle/Secondary Education Program is committed to preparing teachers and other professionals to work toward achieving our College’s core values and shared vision for education. We believe all our programs must prepare our candidates for schools and communities as they should be, not simply perpetuating them as they currently exist. The program is a comprehensive teacher education program that combines in-depth preparation in the academic content areas of English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics), social studies, special education, or foreign language (French, German, Spanish) with the professional teacher education skills necessary for success in educational contexts for undergraduates seeking licensure in grades 5-12 in these areas.

Indiana teacher licensure for music education is P-12. Pathways/minors are also available in Teachers of English Learners, Special Education-Mild Interventions, and Sport Coaching. Specific curriculum requirements for each content area are available at www.butler.edu/education.

Middle/Secondary Education Student Learning Outcomes

In addition to the COE College-level outcomes, students will:

apply knowledge of content specific pedagogy to engage 5th-12th grade students in inclusive, equitable, and just learning opportunities.
demonstrate the ability to skillfully plan for instruction, meaningfully assess learning, and use a variety of instructional methods to effectively teach diverse 5th-12th grade students.
cultivate a sense of belonging among the diverse families, community members and stakeholders of students in their classrooms.

Curricular Requirements

126 Total Credit Hours (includes Butler University Core Requirements)

At least 40 of the 126 hours needed for graduation must be in upper division courses - courses number 300 or above. Following this curricular plan will ensure that you meet the core curriculum course requirements, Butler University graduation course requirements, and the initial Indiana licensing course requirements.

University Core Requirements (13-27 hours)

First Year Seminar Min Units: 6 (grade of C or better required)
Global and Historical Studies Min Units: 6
Perspectives in the Creative Arts Min Units: 3

→ Students with Theatre content area meet this requirement through their content area coursework.

Text and Ideas Min Units: 3

→ Students with English content area meet this requirement through their content area coursework.

Natural World Min Units: 5

→ Students with Biology, Chemistry, or Physics content areas meet this requirement through their content area coursework.

Analytical Reasoning Min Units: 3

→ Students with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics content areas meet this requirement through their content area coursework.

Well-Being Min Units: 1
Butler Cultural Requirement (8 events prior to graduation)

All Middle/Secondary Education majors meet the requirements for the following University Core Requirements through their major area coursework.

Students in this major do NOT need to enroll in courses to achieve these requirements:

Social World Min Units: 3
Indianapolis Community Requirement (1 course)

Professional Education Courses (48 hours)

Courses listed below represent professional education course requirements for all Middle/Secondary Education majors.

Additional requirements based on content area, if applicable, can be found in the specific Content Area Course requirements section.

Foundations

ED 112 - Introduction to Professional Educators Min Units: 3
→ Recommended to be taken with ED 242 and ED 245
ED 242 - Foundations of Special Education Min Units: 2
→ Recommended to be taken with ED 112 and ED 245
ED 245 - Inquiry into Technology Min Units: 1
→ Recommended to be taken with ED 112 and ED 242
ED 299 - Integrated Foundations of Teacher Education Min Units: 6
→ Prerequisite(s): ED 112
→ Equivalent course combination: ED 241 and ED 244

Methods

Students who have completed all Foundations courses (ED 112, ED 242, ED 245, and ED 299) and First-Year Seminar (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and are not currently on a required Candidate Growth Plan (CGP) will be eligible for admission to the Teacher Education program. Students must meet these admission requirements in order to enroll in the following courses:

ED 227 - Introduction to Middle and Secondary Students and Schools Min Units: 3
  → Prerequisite(s): ED 112

  → Only offered in Fall term

  → Recommended to be taken with ED 228 in Fall of sophomore or junior year
ED 228 - Content Area Literacy in Middle-Secondary Curriculum Min Units: 3
→ Prerequisite(s): ED 299
→ Only offered in Fall term

→ Recommended to be taken with ED 227 in Fall of sophomore or junior year
ED 327 - Curriculum and Instruction Strategies for the Middle Grades Min Units: 3
→ Prerequisite(s): ED 228 and ED 299
→ Only offered in Spring term

→ Recommended to be taken in Spring of junior year
ED 345 - Integration of Technology Min Units: 1
→ Recommended to be taken with ED 327 or ED 433

→ Must be taken with a course that includes field experience (as noted in course description)
→ Prerequisite(s): ED 245
ED 398 - Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Learning and Society* Min Units: 3
→ Prerequisite(s): completion of 24 hours at Butler University or by permission of instructor
ED 433 - Content Specific Secondary Methods Min Units: 3
→ Prerequisite(s): ED 299 and ED 327
→ Only offered in Fall term

→ Recommended to be taken in Fall of senior year
ED 491 - Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Learning Min Units: 3
→ Prerequisite(s): ED 242
ED 492 - Special Education Law Min Units: 1
→ Prerequisite(s): ED 242
ED 498 - Methods for Teaching Multiling Min Units: 3
→ Prerequisite(s): ED 242 and ED 299

Clinical

Student Teaching is a full-time, supervised experience that is completed in a continuous sequence of weeks for a designated time period. The clinical experience requires a total commitment on the part of each student. Normally, no other courses other than those listed below should be taken.

To be placed in a Student Teaching experience, students must:

be a Senior in good academic standing or successfully meet the requirements of the COE Student Handbook for to apply as Nondegree Graduate Student
be fully admitted to COE Teacher Education program
currently not be on a required Candidate Growth Plan (CGP)
have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
complete all major/minor courses with a grade of C or better
complete the Student Teaching/Internship application process, including attending an Information Session and collaborating with your Academic Advisor to submit the application form.

Taken together during the student’s final semester:
ED 423 - Student Teaching Jr/Middle High Min Units: 5
ED 425 - Secondary Student Teaching 1 Min Units: 5
ED 430 - Current Issues in Education Min Units: 1
ED 434 - Middle Secondary Student Teaching Seminar Min Units: 2

Content Area Course Requirements

Specific curriculum requirements for each academic content area can be found by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Biology	English	German	Physics	Spanish
Chemistry	French	Mathematics	Social Studies	Theatre

University Electives or Other Credits

Electives from any coursework can be taken at Butler University or transferred from another institution. These courses should be taken PRIOR to Student Teaching/Internship.

Teaching Licensure Requirements

These requirements have fees associated with their implementation and candidates are encouraged to plan ahead in saving for these costs that will come during the senior year.

PRAXIS Exams

PRAXIS exams that test both pedagogy and content knowledge are required for teaching licensure in the state of Indiana. The testing provider for the State of Indiana is ETS. Candidates should request that scores be sent to BOTH Butler and the Indiana Department of Education. Information on PRAXIS exams can be found here: www.ets.org/praxis/in

Additional information on licensure and testing can be found on the COE student Canvas site: butler.instructure.com/courses/16694

APPROXIMATE costs for ETS Testing for Indiana: $120-$170 per exam, ranging from $120-$465 per licensure area

Teacher Performance Assessment*

A Teacher Performance Assessment must be submitted during Student Teaching by all licensure areas.

*According to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) which is the accrediting body for Butler University College of Education, this assessment is included as a graduation requirement for Elementary Education and Middle/Secondary Education majors

There is no additional fee associated with this assessment.

Awareness/Prevention Trainings^†

Applicants who receive an INITIAL teaching license in the State of Indiana must have successfully completed training in the following areas: CPR/AED/Heimlich certification, suicide awareness/prevention, gang awareness, McKinney-Vento identifying signs of homelessness, recognizing signs and symptoms of seizures, human trafficking training, and signs of child abuse/neglect training. Most trainings are offered to College of Education students free of charge during their Student Teaching Seminar course. Documentation verifying your completion of these trainings is required to be submitted when applying for licensure in Indiana.

Students must complete CPR/AED/Heimlich certification through an Indiana Department of Education approved provider (www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/cpr-and-aed-certification/). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training must include a test demonstration on a mannequin, automated external defibrilator (AED), removing a foreign body causing an obstruction in an airway, and Heimlich Maneuver.

^†similar training and certifications may be required for licensure in other states

APPROXIMATE costs for CPR Certification: $80

State Licensure Application Fee

APPROXIMATE costs for Indiana State Licensure Application Fee: $35