Elementary Education - Education Policy (Non-Licensure) (B.S.Ed.)

Program: B.S.Ed.(Non-Licensure)
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education and Public Policy

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146 ~ ipfw.edu/educ

The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

• Becoming more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
• Improving the human condition by creating positive learning environments
• Becoming change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
• Solving client problems through clear, creative analyses
• Assessing client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
• Utilizing interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

The B.S.Ed. in elementary education with a concentration in public policy is intended to prepare students for successful careers in diverse areas, including education lobbying, serving as directors of after school programs, or in informal education organizations like Science Central, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and the Fort Wayne Urban League.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in elementary education, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Education and Public Policy.

Grades of C- or higher are required in each course used toward this degree.