Butler University College of Education
Teacher Licensing
Curriculum Sheets
License Requirements for students entering Program Fall 2015 and later
Butler University Major:
Butler University Minor:
Butler University Degree:
License:
Grades:
Elementary Education
Special Education/Mild Intervention (required)
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teaching Content Area
K-6
SECTION A. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
27 hours
First-Year Seminar: Self, Community and the World (FYS)
Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in both semesters
6 credit hours
Global and Historical Studies (GHS)
6 credit hours
Text and Ideas (TI)
3 credit hours
The Social World (SW)
College of Education students are exempt from this area of inquiry
0 credit hours
The Natural World (NW)
5 credit hours
Perspectives in the Creative Arts (PCA)
3 credit hours
Analytic Reasoning (AR)
3 credit hours
Physical Well-being (PWB)
1 credit hour
The following requirements are embedded in required courses:
Indianapolis Community Requirement (noted with an “S”)
(This is embedded within Block B)
1 course
Writing Across the Curriculum (noted with a “W”)
(This is embedded in 303W)
3 credit hours
at the 300 or 400 level
Speaking Across the Curriculum (noted with a “C”)
(This is embedded in ED441C)
3 credit hours
at the 300 or 400 level
The following is not a specific course, but is required for graduation:
Butler Cultural Requirement
8 events
Contact: Teacher Licensing, College of Education – Jordan Hall 184A
4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-940-9331
Updated Fall 2015 - Subject to change pending modification by the Indiana Department of Education
SECTION B. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
72 hours
All education courses, including the cultural competency requirement, must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
COE CORE I:
ED 112
Introduction to the Profession of Teaching (2)
ED 245
Introduction to Computers in Education (3) (should be taken with ED112)
 Must also pass CASA or other accepted benchmark indicator before moving into COE CORE II
CORE II:
ED 241
Developmental Theory and Application in Education (3)
ED 242
Educating Children with Special Needs (2)
ED 244
Concepts of Education (3)
 At the completion of COE CORE II student must apply to be admitted to COE Core III/Teacher Education.
K-6 Elementary Program Courses
This must be completed before enrolling in Blocks A and B, but can be taken with COE CORE II
ED 206
K-6 Introduction to Early and Middle Childhood Education (3) - Includes field experience
K-6 Block C: Integrated Arts for K-6 (4)
This may be taken with COE CORE II or as part of COE CORE III
ED 204
Infusing the Arts in Early and Middle Childhood Curriculum (4) - Includes field experience
K-6 CORE III (Note: Blocks A, B and C can be taken in any order)
K-6 Block A: Early Childhood Education Methods (15)
This must be taken after COE CORE II but before student teaching. All courses in Block A must be taken together and
include field experiences.
ED303W
Reading and Language Arts: Early Childhood (6)
ED 316
Teaching Mathematics: Early Childhood (3)
ED 416
Curriculum: Early Childhood (6)
K-6 Block B: Middle Childhood Education Methods (13)
This must be taken after COE CORE II but before student teaching. All courses in Block B must be taken together and
include field experiences.
ED 308SW
Reading and Language Arts: Middle Childhood (6)
ED 414S
Teaching Mathematics: Middle Childhood (3)
ED 317S
Teaching Social Studies: /Middle Childhood (2)
ED 418S
Teaching Science: Early/Middle Childhood (2)
K-6 Elementary Program Cultural Competency Requirement
Students must demonstrate cultural competency in ONE of the following ways:
Foreign language proficiency at the 203 level or above OR
Study abroad of a minimum of 3 hours of semester credit OR
Equivalency of 2 semesters of sign language OR
One ENL course (ED 398 or ED 498W) OR
Differentiation and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Early Childhood (ED404) OR
3 hours of a relevant independent study, as approved by the program faculty.
Updated Fall 2015
K-6 CORE IV: Student Teaching
Students must have been admitted to Teacher Education/COE CORE III before enrolling in COE CORE IV. Elementary
majors are required to complete 2 full semesters of student teaching. At least one of those semesters must be in a
generalist setting. The other semester may be in ENL, Early Childhood (EC) or Special Education (MI)
Students Pursuing Licensure in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION or ELEMENTARY EDUCATION and ENL OR EC
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
ED 430
Current Issues in Early and Middle
ED 431
Current Issues in Early and Middle
Childhood Education (1)
Childhood Education (1)
ED 441C
Integrated Laboratory Early/Middle
ED 442
Student Teaching: Early Middle
Childhood I (5)
Childhood II (6)
ED 440
Student Teaching: Early Middle
ED 443
Integrated Laboratory Early/Middle
Childhood I (6)
Childhood II (5)
Students Pursuing Licensure in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION and SPECIAL EDUCATION (MI)
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
ED 430
Current Issues in Early and Middle
ED 493
Professional Practicum: Mild
Childhood Education (1)
Intervention Early Childhood (3)
ED 441C
Integrated Laboratory Early/Middle
ED 494
Professional Practicum: Mild
Childhood II (5)
Intervention Middle Childhood (3)
ED 440
Student Teaching: Early Middle
ED 442
Student Teaching: Early Middle
Childhood I (6)
Childhood II (6)
SECTION C. REQUIRED SPECIAL EDUCATION MINOR
Mild Intervention Minor
13 hours
For curricular and pedagogical reasons we require all K-6 students to get a Mild Intervention Minor.
These courses can be taken in any order AFTER TAKING ED242 but PRIOR to Student Teaching.
ED 243
ED 490
ED 491
ED 492
ED xxx
Methods and Materials: Mild Intervention (3)
Assessment of Children with Special Needs (3)
Behavior Management for Inclusive Classrooms (3)
Special Education Law- online (1)
Education elective (approved by advisor) (3)
Those seeking Mild Intervention Licensure must follow the student teaching sequence listed above for dual licensure.
Students pursuing Mild Intervention licensing must also pass the state required tests in that area.
ELECTIVES
Electives can come from any coursework at the university and may be used towards additional minors.
Section A:
27 hours
Section B:
72 hours
Section C:
13 hours
Electives:
14 hours
NOTE: 126 hours are required for graduation from the University. At least 40 of the 126 hours needed for graduation
must be in upper division courses - courses numbered 300 or above. If you follow this specified plan you will have met
the core curriculum course requirements, the Butler University graduation course requirements, and the initial Indiana
licensing course requirements.
Updated Fall 2015
SECTION D. TESTING REQUIREMENTS for K-6 Licensure
The Pearson CASA basic skills exam or other accepted benchmark indicator must be received 1 week prior admission to
COE CORE II classes. Information is available through the COE website and your advisor.
A Pedagogy Exam and Indiana Core Content Tests are required for teaching licensure in the state of Indiana. The tests
measure understanding of the content and methods applicable to the specific subject areas. Test preparation
materials and registration are available at http://www.in.nesinc.com/Home.aspx .
SECTION E. CPR/HEIMLICH/AED REQUIREMENT
Applicants who receive an ‘initial’ teacher’s license must have successfully completed training in:
1. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes a test
3. Removing a foreign body causing an
demonstration on a mannequin
obstruction in an airway, and Heimlich;
2. AED
4. Suicide awareness/prevention
A copy of your CPR/Heimlich/AED certification AND a certificate verifying your successful completion of a suicide
awareness/prevention module are required for original licensure.
OTHER MINORS IN THE COE (optional)
Reading Teacher Minor
12 hours
Requires completion of the K-6 license
ED 228:
Content Area Literary in Middle-Secondary Curriculum (3)
ED 408:
Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction (3)
ED 307:
Children’s Literature OR ED 420: Adolescent Literature (3)
ED 465:
Second Language Acquisition and Assessment (3) (but ED 398 OR ED 498 could be taken instead)
3.0+ GPA in Block A&B reading courses and courses listed above. Disposition scores of 3+ in ED303, 308, 408 and 228
*Note: Students pursuing the Reading Teacher license must pass the appropriate state required test in that area.
English as a New Language Minor
15 hours + student teaching (if pursuing licensure)
ED 398:
Multilingual Learners and Their Cultural Contexts (3)
ED 408:
Problems in the Teaching of Reading (3)
ED 490:
Assessment/Evaluation of Children with Differences (3)
ED 498:
Methods for Teaching Multilingual Learners (3)
ED 465:
Second Language Acquisition and Assessment (3)
*Note: Students pursuing the ENL License must have a student teaching experience in an ENL classroom with a licensed
ENL teacher at the developmental level of their primary license and pass the appropriate state required test(s).
Early Childhood Minor
15 hours+ student teaching (if pursuing licensure)
Requires completion of the K-6 license
ED 243:
Methods and Materials: Mild Intervention (3) – offered fall and spring
ED 307:
Children’s Literature (3) – offered fall and spring
ED 404:
Differentiation and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Early Childhood (3) – offered fall & spring
ED 412:
Reggio-inspired Teaching and Documentation of Learning (3) – offered fall only
ED 417:
Methods of Teaching in Early Education (3) – offered spring only
*Note: Students pursuing the EC License must have a student teaching experience in an EC classroom with a licensed EC teacher and
pass the appropriate state required test(s).
Updated Fall 2015
Recreation and Sports Studies Minor
18 hours
(This minor is open to all Butler University students regardless of their college or major field of study)
Required Courses: (10 hours)
PE 127:
Introduction to HPERD (2)
PE 174:
Prevention and Treatment of Injuries (3)
PE 124:
Experiential Education (1)
PE 240:
Foundations of Fitness and Health (2)
PE 261:
Theory and Practice of Coaching (2)
Choose 3 of 6 Skills Series: PE 202-207 (3 hours)
PE 202:
Basketball/Soccer (1)
PE 203:
Pickleball/Golf (1)
PE 204:
Tennis/Badminton (1)
PE 205:
Ultimate Frisbee/Team Handball (1)
PE 206:
Softball/Volleyball (1)
PE 207:
Cross Country/Track & Field (1)
Elective Courses: (5+ hours)
PE 218:
Water Safety Instructor (2)
PE 235:
Educational Gymnastics (2)
PE 237:
Educational Dance and Games (3)
PE 311:
Officiating Volleyball (2)
PE 312:
Officiating Basketball (2)
PE 336:
Recreation Program Design (2)
PE 338:
Event and Facilities Management (2)
PWB150:
ACE Personal Training (1)
DA xxx :
Dance for Non-majors (1)– Max of 2
PX 210:
Building a Better Bulldog (3)
MK 495:
Special Topics: Sports Marketing (3)
Updated Fall 2015