Overview

General Education

There is a focus on building skills in written and oral communication, information technology, inquiry, science, literature, quantitative reasoning, and both global and democratic perspectives.

The Elementary Education requirements for elementary education and early childhood education define the strong generalist preparation that is imperative for elementary teachers at the primary and middle childhood levels.

Candidates at Indiana University South Bend are encouraged to complete a program of general education by enrolling in courses designated for education majors whenever they are available. The sequence has been planned to provide the strongest foundation in learning and to build the most powerful connections between the content of the individual courses.

Professional Education

The professional education component of the Teacher Education Program develops the knowledge, dispositions, and skills required for entry to the teaching profession. Some courses focus on knowledge, dispositions, and skills that underlie all teacher education regardless of the developmental focus. Other courses and field experiences focus on what it takes to promote effective teaching and learning at a particular developmental level or in a particular school setting. At IU South Bend, the professional education component is not a collection of isolated courses, but rather a carefully articulated program of study. Courses are taken in a prescribed order. Some must be taken in blocks, which is a sequence of coursework.

Student Teaching

The student teaching and the accompanying integrated seminar represent the culminating experience in the Teacher Education Program. By assuming full responsibility for a class of students, candidates demonstrate their achievement of standards, and reflect both on student learning and on their own effectiveness as teachers. Students student teach for 16 weeks depending on their major. Placements are made by the Director of Field and Clinical Practice.

Programme Structure

Elementary Minors, Concentrations, and Dual Licensure

General Educational Psychology

Mathematics For Elementary Teachers

Physical Science For Elementary Teachers

American History

Audiovisual-production Of Materials

Psychology Of Childhood And Adolescence

Education In American Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

IU South Bend accepts applications on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority admission deadline for the term you want to start.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee. The $65 application fee is required of all applicants and is non-refundable.

English Language Proficiency Documentation
If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proficiency in English before you can be admitted to IU South Bend.
Immigration Documentation (non-US citizens only; not required for an admission decision)
Documentation of Financial Support (those seeking F-1 status only; not required for an admissions decision)
Official Academic Records. You may upload copies of your official transcripts and diploma certificates via your Atlas account.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23222 USD / year

≈ 23222 USD / year
Out-of-State

23222 USD / year

≈ 23222 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8616 USD / year

≈ 8616 USD / year

Living costs

South Bend

United States

885 - 1432 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General Education

Professional Education

Student Teaching

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Bend

Funding

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